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Cozy Headband
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Difficulty Level
Beginner
Equipment Needed
Description
Create the perfect accessory to keep warm and stylish with this headband sewing pattern. Choose between wide or narrow, and three different style options.
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- +Preparation
- When choosing your size, keep in mind the headband is supposed to sit securely against the head but not feel as if it is squeezing.
- If you get stuck with fitting, see our favorite resources on our Pinterest Sewing Fitting Advice board.
- Your fabric needs to be a stretch/knit fabric. Great examples are textured knit, double brushed poly, athletic knit, french terry, and liverpool.
- It will need to have at least 30% stretch with good recovery to fit as it’s designed. To check how much stretch your fabric has, take a piece of fabric, and pull along its stretch. If it allows you to stretch it at least 30% longer than its original length, then it has at least 30% stretch. I.e. A 2-inch piece of unstretched fabric should be able to be stretched to 2.6 inches.
- If your fabric has a 4-way stretch, you can cut the pieces with the grainline in the opposite direction to the pattern pieces.
- Thread to match
- Use a ball point needle of a size appropriate to your fabric when working with knits – The ball point needle has a slightly rounded tip and will prevent damaging the fibre. Use ball point pins or clips and, if you can’t, use regular pins into the seam allowance and you should be just fine.
- Use a stretch stitch – You can use either a short and narrow zigzag or a stretch stitch (lightning bolt stitch) for construction. Test on a scrap of fabric to find which stitch and tension settings work best for you. You don’t want the fabric to pucker under your stitches.
- Your machine might have many fancy stretch stitches and you are welcome to play with them, but often the basic zigzag or stretch stitch are just right.
- Use a walking foot – Using a walking-foot is not a necessity but it is highly recommended when working on a stretchy knit. The walking-foot helps to prevent one layer of fabric from stretching out while sewing. Both layers of fabrics are fed at the same time under your needle.
- Reduce your presser foot tension – Some machines will allow you to change your presser foot tension. Check your manual to see how to reduce your presser foot tension. Reducing tension will prevent your fabric from stretching while it goes through the machine.
- Use a ball point twin-needle (double needle) for top stitching – Using a twin-needle will give you a regular double line of straight stitches on the right side and a short and stretchy zigzag on the wrong side. Alternatively, if you don’t own a twin needle, you can use a medium size zigzag stitch for hemming and topstitching. I like to lengthen my stitch a little when top stitching with the twin needle. Test on a scrap of fabric to find what works best for you.
- Finishing the seams – Because knits don’t fray, it isn’t strictly necessary to finish your seams. That being said, you will achieve a more polished and durable look if you do an overcasting or zigzag stitch on your raw edges.
Project OverviewCozy Headband
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Choose between a narrow or wide headband with three different styles to choose from; plain, twisted or a bow. Create the perfect accessory to keep your head and ears warm.
Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.
Please read the full instructions before getting started.
Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.
Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
SizingSize Range
1-12
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below.
Head circumference
Inches
CM
1
13.0
33.0
2
14.0
35.5
3
15.0
38.0
4
16.0
40.0
5
17.0
43.0
6
18.0
45.5
7
19.0
48.0
8
20.0
51.0
9
21.0
53.0
10
22.0
56.0
11
23.0
58.0
12
24.0
61.0
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Plain / Bow Narrow OPTION
Plain / Bow Wide OPTION
Twisted Headband Narrow OPTION
Twisted Headband Wide OPTION
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
1
3.3
11.7
6.3
11.7
1.2
11.6
2.4
11.6
2
3.3
12.7
6.3
12.7
1.2
12.6
2.4
12.6
3
3.3
13.7
6.3
13.7
1.2
13.6
2.4
13.6
4
3.3
14.7
6.3
14.7
1.2
14.6
2.4
14.6
5
4.0
15.7
7.3
15.7
1.6
15.6
3.4
15.6
6
4.0
16.7
7.3
16.7
1.6
16.6
3.4
16.6
7
4.0
17.7
7.3
17.7
1.6
17.6
3.4
17.6
8
4.0
18.7
7.3
18.7
1.6
18.5
3.4
18.5
9
4.8
19.7
8.0
19.7
2.3
19.5
4.0
19.5
10
4.8
20.7
8.0
20.7
2.3
20.5
4.0
20.5
11
4.8
21.7
8.0
21.7
2.3
21.6
4.0
21.6
12
4.8
22.7
8.0
22.7
2.3
22.6
4.0
22.6
Fitting NotesThe Cozy Headband is intended to sit at your forehead, over your ears and at the hairline at the back. This is where you’ll need to measure your head circumference to choose your size.
Materials and ToolsFabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)
Plain
Twisted
Bow
Narrow
Wide
Narrow
Wide
Narrow
Wide
1 – 8
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
9 – 12
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.50
0.25
0.25
* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.You will also need:
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tape measure or ruler. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.
Printing Your PatternSettings
The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.
Print at 100%.
On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.
Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.
Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.
Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!
+US Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the US Files
Plain/Bow OPTION Plain/Bow OPTION Twisted OPTION Twisted OPTION OPTIONAL Bow Narrow Wide Narrow Wide 1 to 4 2-3 2-3 5-6 5-6 5 5 to 12 2-4 2-4 5-7 5-7 5 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Plain/Bow OPTION Plain/Bow OPTION Twisted OPTION Twisted OPTION OPTIONAL Bow Narrow Wide Narrow Wide 1 to 3 2-3 2-3 6-7 6-7 6 4 to 11 2-4 2-4 6-8 6-8 6 12 2-5 2-5 6-9 6-9 6 Cutting InstructionsCut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.
NOTE – The length of each piece should be in the direction of the greatest stretch. This way the called width is parallel to the grainline.
Cutting Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below:
Plain Narrow OPTION
Plain Wide
OPTION
Twisted Narrow OPTION
Twisted Wide OPTION
Headband (Cut 1)
Headband (Cut 1)
Headband (Cut 2)
Headband (Cut 2)
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
1
4.0
12.5
7.0
12.5
2.0
12.3
3.1
12.3
2
4.0
13.5
7.0
13.5
2.0
13.3
3.1
13.3
3
4.0
14.5
7.0
14.5
2.0
14.3
3.1
14.3
4
4.0
15.5
7.0
15.5
2.0
15.3
3.1
15.3
5
4.7
16.5
8.0
16.5
2.4
16.3
4.1
16.3
6
4.7
17.5
8.0
17.5
2.4
17.3
4.1
17.3
7
4.7
18.5
8.0
18.5
2.4
18.3
4.1
18.3
8
4.7
19.5
8.0
19.5
2.4
19.3
4.1
19.3
9
5.5
20.5
8.7
20.5
3.0
20.3
4.7
20.3
10
5.5
21.5
8.7
21.5
3.0
21.3
4.7
21.3
11
5.5
22.5
8.7
22.5
3.0
22.3
4.7
22.3
12
5.5
23.5
8.7
23.5
3.0
23.3
4.7
23.3
Bow Narrow OPTION
Bow Wide OPTION
Headband (Cut 1)
Bow (Cut 1)
Headband (Cut 1)
Bow (Cut 1)
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
1
4.0
12.5
2.4
3.5
7.0
12.5
3.1
3.5
2
4.0
13.5
2.4
3.5
7.0
13.5
3.1
3.5
3
4.0
14.5
2.4
3.5
7.0
14.5
3.1
3.5
4
4.0
15.5
2.4
3.5
7.0
15.5
3.1
3.5
5
4.7
16.5
2.6
4.0
8.0
16.5
3.3
4.0
6
4.7
17.5
2.6
4.0
8.0
17.5
3.3
4.0
7
4.7
18.5
2.6
4.0
8.0
18.5
3.3
4.0
8
4.7
19.5
2.6
4.0
8.0
19.5
3.3
4.0
9
5.5
20.5
3.0
4.3
8.7
20.5
3.5
4.3
10
5.5
21.5
3.0
4.3
8.7
21.5
3.5
4.3
11
5.5
22.5
3.0
4.3
8.7
22.5
3.5
4.3
12
5.5
23.5
3.0
4.3
8.7
23.5
3.5
4.3
Cutting Checklist:
NOTE – Use the cutting lines for narrow or wide.
Plain OPTION:
Headband – Fabric cut 1Twisted OPTION:
Headband – Fabric cut 2Bow OPTION:
Headband – Fabric cut 1
Bow – Fabric cut 1
Fabric TipsTips for Sewing with Knit Fabrics
Using a serger is not a necessity to sew with knit fabrics! Here are a few tips to get the best results on a regular sewing machine:
Here is an example of some of the stitches you could use.
From left to right: Ballpoint twin-needle, narrow zigzag, stretch stitch (lightning bolt), overcasting. - + Instructions
- PATTERN MARKINGS – Transfer all pattern markings.
- PLAIN OPTION – Fold the Headband in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch the long edge, leaving a 1 inch gap at the end. Turn right side out. Align short edges right sides together. Stitch. Hand stitch gap closed.
- TWISTED OPTION – Fold the Headband piece in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch between pattern markings. Turn right side out. Fold Headband in half, right sides together, matching raw long edges. Stitch. Turn right side out. Press. Fold second Headband piece in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch between pattern markings. Turn right side out. Loop the Headbands right sides together, matching centers. Place raw long edges of second Headband right sides together. Stitch, leaving a 1-inch gap. Turn right side out. Press. Align raw edges of short sides, right sides together. Stitch. Hand stitch gap closed.
- BOW OPTION – Fold the Headband in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch the long edge, leaving a 1 inch gap at the end. Turn right side out. Align short edges right sides together. Stitch. Hand stitch gap closed. Fold Bow in half widthways, right sides together. Stitch. Turn right side out. Flatten the Bow with the seam line at the center at the top. Wrap Bow around Headband, at seam line. Stitch raw edges of Bow together. Turn Bow. OPTIONAL – Hand stitch Bow to Headband.
- If you are sewing the Plain Headband, follow step 1.
- If you are sewing a Twisted Headband, follow step 2.
- If you are sewing a Bow Headband, follow step 3.
Quick Glance Cheat Sheet⅜ inch seam allowance included
Preparation –
Sewing –
0 . PreparationSeam Allowance
⅜ inch seam allowance included
0.1Pattern Markings
Transfer all pattern markings to the fabric using a disappearing ink pen or tailors chalk.
0.21 . Plain OPTION1.0This step is the same for both the narrow and wide finish.
1.1Fold the Headband in half lengthwise, right sides together. Pin the long edge.
1.4Turn right side out.
Align the short edges, right sides together. Pin.
1.6Use a slipstitch (also called a ‘ladder stitch’) to stitch the gap closed.
Fold your fabric under by ⅜ inch. You will be stitching along this folded edge.
Thread your needle, tying the two thread tail ends together in a knot. This will provide added strength to your finished seam.
Push your needle up from the inside of the headband to the outside, through one of the folds, pulling the thread tail completely through. Your knotted end will now be nicely concealed within the seam on the inside.
Directly across from your starting point, push the needle down and then back up through the opposite seam fold to create a stitch that is between ¼ – ½ inch long. When you pull the thread through, you will notice that the stitch you just made is concealed within the seam crease, and there will be a horizontal stitch connecting the left and right sides of your opening.
Pull the thread through so that it is taut.
1.7Your Plain Headband is finished!
2 . Twisted OPTION2.0This step is the same for both the narrow and wide finish.
2.1Fold the Headband piece in half lengthwise, right sides together. Pin at the pattern markings.
2.3Turn right side out.
2.4Fold the Headband in half, right sides together, matching the raw long edges. Pin.
2.6Turn it right side out. Press.
2.7Repeat steps 2.1 to 2.3 with the second Headband piece.
2.8Loop the two Headbands right sides together, matching centers.
2.10Turn right side out. Press.
2.11Align the raw edges of the short sides, right sides together all around the opening. Pin.
2.13Use a slipstitch (also called a ‘ladder stitch’) to stitch the gap closed.
Fold your fabric under by ⅜ inch. You will be stitching along this folded edge.
Thread your needle, tying the two thread tail ends together in a knot. This will provide added strength to your finished seam.
Push your needle up from the inside of the headband to the outside, through one of the folds, pulling the thread tail completely through. Your knotted end will now be nicely concealed within the seam on the inside.
Directly across from your starting point, push the needle down and then back up through the opposite seam fold to create a stitch that is between ¼ – ½ inch long. When you pull the thread through, you will notice that the stitch you just made is concealed within the seam crease, and there will be a horizontal stitch connecting the left and right sides of your opening.
Pull the thread through so that it is taut.
2.14Press the Headband so the seam line sits in the middle of the Headband.
2.15Your Twisted Headband is finished!
3 . Bow OPTION3.0This step is the same for both the narrow and wide finish.
3.1Fold the Headband in half lengthwise, right sides together. Pin the long edge.
3.4Turn right side out.
Align the short edges right sides together. Pin.
3.6Use a slipstitch (also called a ‘ladder stitch’) to stitch the gap closed.
Fold your fabric under by ⅜ inch. You will be stitching along this folded edge.
Thread your needle, tying the two thread tail ends together in a knot. This will provide added strength to your finished seam.
Push your needle up from the inside of the headband to the outside, through one of the folds, pulling the thread tail completely through. Your knotted end will now be nicely concealed within the seam on the inside.
Directly across from your starting point, push the needle down and then back up through the opposite seam fold to create a stitch that is between ¼ – ½ inch long. When you pull the thread through, you will notice that the stitch you just made is concealed within the seam crease, and there will be a horizontal stitch connecting the left and right sides of your opening.
Pull the thread through so that it is taut.
3.7Fold the Bow in half widthways, right sides together. Pin.
3.9Turn right side out.
3.10Flatten the Bow with the seam line at the center at the top.
3.11Wrap the Bow around the Headband, at the seam line. Place the raw edges of the Bow together. Pin.
3.14Your Bow Headband is finished!
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Congratulations, your Cozy Headband is done. Enjoy!
We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!
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Thank you for using a Rebecca Page pattern.
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Sales + Licencing InformationProject OverviewCozy Headband
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Choose between a narrow or wide headband with three different styles to choose from; plain, twisted or a bow. Create the perfect accessory to keep your head and ears warm.
SizingSize Range
1-12
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below.
Head circumference
Inches
CM
1
13.0
33.0
2
14.0
35.5
3
15.0
38.0
4
16.0
40.0
5
17.0
43.0
6
18.0
45.5
7
19.0
48.0
8
20.0
51.0
9
21.0
53.0
10
22.0
56.0
11
23.0
58.0
12
24.0
61.0
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Plain / Bow Narrow OPTION
Plain / Bow Wide OPTION
Twisted Headband Narrow OPTION
Twisted Headband Wide OPTION
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
Width
Length
1
3.3
11.7
6.3
11.7
1.2
11.6
2.4
11.6
2
3.3
12.7
6.3
12.7
1.2
12.6
2.4
12.6
3
3.3
13.7
6.3
13.7
1.2
13.6
2.4
13.6
4
3.3
14.7
6.3
14.7
1.2
14.6
2.4
14.6
5
4.0
15.7
7.3
15.7
1.6
15.6
3.4
15.6
6
4.0
16.7
7.3
16.7
1.6
16.6
3.4
16.6
7
4.0
17.7
7.3
17.7
1.6
17.6
3.4
17.6
8
4.0
18.7
7.3
18.7
1.6
18.5
3.4
18.5
9
4.8
19.7
8.0
19.7
2.3
19.5
4.0
19.5
10
4.8
20.7
8.0
20.7
2.3
20.5
4.0
20.5
11
4.8
21.7
8.0
21.7
2.3
21.6
4.0
21.6
12
4.8
22.7
8.0
22.7
2.3
22.6
4.0
22.6
Materials and Tools- Your fabric needs to be a stretch/knit fabric. Great examples are textured knit, double brushed poly, athletic knit, french terry, and liverpool.
- It will need to have at least 30% stretch with good recovery to fit as it’s designed. To check how much stretch your fabric has, take a piece of fabric, and pull along its stretch. If it allows you to stretch it at least 30% longer than its original length, then it has at least 30% stretch. I.e. A 2-inch piece of unstretched fabric should be able to be stretched to 2.6 inches.
- If your fabric has a 4-way stretch, you can cut the pieces with the grainline in the opposite direction to the pattern pieces.
Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)
Plain
Twisted
Bow
Narrow
Wide
Narrow
Wide
Narrow
Wide
1 – 8
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
9 – 12
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.50
0.25
0.25
* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.You will also need:
- Thread to match
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tape measure or ruler. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.