When I’m putting together a costume, I usually have some particular ideas on what I want.  Rather than scour the web and local stores hoping to find something that might work, I’ve found that it’s better just to make exactly what I want. That’s what prompted the need for this headband cover.

I made this pattern so I could have headbands in nearly any color for almost any costume character. I wanted a smooth, finished look without bunching that could serve as a base to slide character ears on and off, so I made the pattern a close fit. I wanted the cover to allow for me to stitch on embellishments, but I also needed it to be hot glue friendly, unlike slick plastic headbands. I made sure the stretch of the fabric ran across the width of the cover, making it easier to wrap, and I took my time gluing it into place, working from the center out.

Oh, and one other thing. All headbands are different, so before you cut into the last bit of that oh-so-fabulous fabric, test the pattern out on some scrap and make any needed sizing adjustments. I tend to use 3/4″ headbands, but you can make this pattern longer, shorter, wider, or thinner as needed. 

Headbands make an excellent base for character ears, miniature hats, flowers, etc. There’s no limit to what you can create with this headband cover and, I would love to see how you use this in your costume.