DIY Knotted Headband with Flower Embroidery

I don’t know about you, but I have been living in knotted headbands these days (especially as we are at home). I was on the lookout for a yellow cotton fabric headband for summer days, and I could not find one. So, in true DIY fashion, I made one! I thought I would take you along for the process of how I made my own DIY Knotted Headband in case you wanted to make one yourself.

Also, because I like things with a little more personality and customization, I pulled out my embroidery stash and added lazy daisy embroidery stitches and french knots to create cute little flowers. I love the little details and added charm this very simple embroidery added, but I am even more excited about the spark that it brought back. I can’t wait to try more projects with embroidery now, and maybe even finish the cross-stitch piece that my late granny started and left for me.

I think this headband would make a really cute gift. If you are resourceful this DIY is very inexpensive. You can also use any scrap fabric that you have, and an old headband (like I did). I hope you enjoy making your own!

Enjoy the step-by-step video below then follow along for the step-by-step tutorial to make your own DIY Knotted Headband with Flower Embroidery!

Continue below for the step-by-step pictorial to make your own DIY Knotted Headband with Flower Embroidery

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To make your own knotted headband with flower embroidery, you will need:

Plain, Thick Headband. I took the fabric off of an old headband, but this version from Amazon is a great price point if you want to make multiple headbands.

1/2 yard of cotton fabric.

Sharp Sewing Scissors or Embroidery Scissors. I have these from Clover, and I love them!

Ruler

Beacon's 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue. This is my favorite craft glue as it adheres to fabric and plastic.

Embroidery Thread

Embroidery Needles

Ribbon in the same color family as the fabric.

Step 1: Measure the length of the headband. Then, add 6 inches to the measurement to account for the knot. My headband was 14 inches long, so I needed to cut a total length of 20 inches.

Step 2: Cut the fabric to fit the length of the headband plus 6 inches for the knot. Cut the width to be 6 inches.

Step 3: Glue along the length of the fabric end. Then fold the other fabric end over to secure.

Set the glued fabric piece aside to dry.

Step 4: Cut a thin strip of fabric that is the length of the headband.

Step 5: Attach the thin strip of fabric to the outside and the inside of the headband with glue.

Step 6: Take the glued fabric and find the middle. Then tie a loose, big knot around the middle of the headband.

Fluff out the knot, and straighten the ends of the knot so they lay flat on the headband.

Step 7: Add the flower embroidery.

I used a combination of a french knot and a lazy daisy stitch to create simple flowers. I added 3 flowers on each side of the knot in different pastel tints of embroidery thread.

As I mentioned, I am slowly getting into embroidery and this pocketbook has been a great resource for my dive back into embroidery.

Step 8: Bring the loose fabric together at the bottom. Glue a small piece of ribbon around the fabric to secure the bottom.

Secure the ends of the ribbon with glue.

Step 9: Cut the ribbon in half (lengthwise), and glue the ribbon to the inside of the headband to cover and secure the fabric edges.

Step 10: Enjoy your custom headband!

I love all of the sweet details on my headband, and am so excited to wear it this summer!

I believe crafting is more fun when we share our projects. Please email me at elizabeth@countrypeony.com, or please tag me @thecountrypeony or #countrypeony to show me your beautiful, custom creations!

Thank you so much for following along!