Silk Pansie Headbands

Silk Pansies are my favorite. I love them. They are so simple to make but they make such a huge statement. pair them up with some vintage button's and you've got yourself the perfect accessory for any newborn gal.

First cut a bunch of circles out of silk lining. Yes, that is what it's called. No need to actually use silk, just go for the silk lining. It will save you alot of money and give you fantastic results! The circles do not need to be perfect, as long as they somewhat resemble a circle you are good to go. For each pansie you want to make  you need three circles.

Then get yourself a candle. This is the best one by far. Not the scent necessarily, although I do love it, it's the size that is perfect. It's not to small but the jar has the perfect opening width so you don't get your fingers burned and you can snap the lid on instead of blowing out the wick so you don't get the yucky smoke scent.

Hold the edges of the silk lining circles over the candle when it's lit and the edges will quickly react by melting, curling, and shrinking in. Go around the entire circle. You move pretty quick, the fabric reacts fast. Be careful not to burn your fingers. Please.

You will get a misshapen circle that the edges look like little ruffled flower petals.

Repeat with as many little petals as you need. Hint: check out my shop.

Layer three circles on top of each other.

And pin in the center to hold in place.

Grab yourself some Fold Over Elastic, or Stretchy Lace. If you want to make your headband for a newborn cut it to be 14.5 inches. Overlap slightly and pin in place.

Here is where it overlaps. You want it to be about 1/2 inch. No more.

Then head on over to your sewing machine and sew a box around the overlapped edges.

Then place your layered flower over the box you just sewed and sew the flower on with an x.

If you want to make an adult size headband cut your elastic to be 21 inches. Overlap it about 1/2 inch. Sew the box around the overlapped parts. But this time sew on three flowers using an x.

Grab some cool buttons and sew them in the middle of the pansies. Make sure they are really secure so you don't have to worry about them coming loose and posing a chocking hazard!

For the adult one I sewed on three different buttons that all coordinated with each other.

And there you have your completed headband. It's elegant, fancy, and oh so perfect! 

All the ruffle details of each flower make it one of a kind and so unique. Stunning if you ask me. 

Simply slip it around your hair. And you are good to go. A great way to dress up any outfit. 

Let me know if you give it a try, or if you want to pick up one for yourself without having to make it. Head on over to my shop!