I am super excited about this diy, especially because I got to partner (again!) with an amazing diy company based in San Francisco called Darby Smart. This company is all about creativity and bringing out the designer in everyone. Darby Smart sends everything in a kit, instructions included, so that you can simply begin crafting. Click here to be directed to this kit.
I highly recommend Tulip brand's spray paint dye for all your quick dying needs. The sapphire blue went perfect with my little Lyla's denim dress.
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| This is my most serious model face. I was testing lighting and my blue steel. |
I took lots of photos, especially since I was getting used to my new tripod. The headbands turned out perfect and this was my first coordinated photo shoot with Lyla.
It must be very obvious that I am in love with my baby girl. More diy's featuring her in the future I'm sure.
Materials:
1. Liquid stitch- this stuff is amazing. You can wash something after it's been glued and it will hold.
2. A hook or something to pull your headband through (fingers could work if you're dedicated)
3. t-shirt yarn!
4. a handy pair of scissors
Step One:
Start by grabbing the end of your yarn and wrapping it several times around your four fingers. I found that wrapping over 20 times gave the poof more of an exploding firework kind of look.
Step Two:
Once you have the desired amount of thickness to your poof go ahead and cut the end.
Step Three:
While maintaining the length of your rows carefully slip the yarn from your fingers.
Step Four:
Cut a small piece of yarn with one hand while still maintaing your loops in the other hand. This piece of yarn will be used to create the poof for your headband.
Step Five:
Now you don't have to worry so much about keeping those loops neat. Take that small piece of yarn and tie a knot, pull it tight, and then tie another knot.
Step 6:
This is the beginning of our lovely "explosion". Take your scissors and cut each end of your loops. I do this all at once so that they all have a nice even look. Make sure you're right at the top of your loops so that both sides end up even.
Step Seven:
Fan it out! Move the tops of the strings in various directions away from the center knot. You can manipulate your poof into a fun firework shape. The underside should be more flat since this will be going against your head and will be the place that you attach the headband.
Step Eight:
Now it's time to make your headband. Measure your head. I simply wrapped the string around my head and gave an extra half inch to connect the ends together. I cut three strands for my headband since I prefer a thicker look.
Step Nine:
It's almost glue time! First we want to slip the poof onto the three strands. I used a crochet hook. You can also use your fingers but I'm all about efficiency when I have a nap schedule to attend to.
Then hook the yarn and pull the desired amount through the loop. I picked three strands of yarn for my headband.
Step Ten:
Bring out the fabric glue! A common phrase we say in preschool is "dot dot, not a lot". A little bit really goes a long way here. First glue the ends together. Then cut a piece of yarn, about 10 inches give or take, and wrap it around your headband ends, gluing in place as you go. Take some time to let the glue dry a bit. I like to give mine an extra little loving squeeze to hold the glue in place.
Wrap and glue as you go!
And look at how lovely it all turns out!
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
