I love to dream up headbands for dolls. It is such an easy way to add a little fun to a hairstyle! Today’s headband is inspired by the braided headbands I saw recently while shopping with my daughter. I added my own twist to keep things fun, with pom pom flowers and bright colors!
You could really change the look depending on the color combination you choose.
I made mine to go with my Camp Doll Diaries sweatshirt. I love the cute little sun and cheery rainbow on the camp logo this year and I knew I wanted some fun and cheery accessories to go with it!
It’s pretty quick and easy to make. Let’s take a look!
Supplies:
- Embroidery floss in 2-3 colors
- scissors
- tape
- ruler
- felt
- glue
To get started, measure your dolls head where the headband will lay. Rebecca’s head measures 12 1/2″.
Cut one piece of embroidery floss to 16″ long. Use this piece to measure and cut a total of 12 pieces of floss. Tie the end together in a knot.
Place a piece of tape over the knot and tape it down to a surface.
Divide the floss into 3 equal groups of 4 strands. Braid it to the end and remove the tape. With a ruler, measure the braided strand to make sure it is close to the measurement of your dolls head.
Now we are going to join the two ends of the headband together. Cut a small rectangle of felt. Trim the extra floss beyond the knot and glue it down on one side of the felt. Trim the braided end so that the total strand is the the same measurement as your dolls head. My dolls’ head measures 12 1/2″ so the strand length is trimmed to 12 1/2″. Glue the end to the felt.
Now let’s make the colorful pom pom flowers! Wrap thread around a finger about 20 times. Gently pull the bundle off your finger.
With a separate piece of thread tie the bundle in the middle. Place your scissors through the loops to cut through them.
Fluff it up and trim any pieces that are uneven.
Glue the flowers to the headband.
Slip the headband on and enjoy!
Try this headband in different color combination to get different looks!
I have to say this photo makes me so excited for Camp Doll Diaries! Rebecca looks like she is off to another camp planning meeting!
Just in case you are interested, here is a little more about today’s post.
- Doll-Rebecca is an AG Historical character
- Outfit-Sweatshirt is available in the Doll Diaries Etsy shop. Pants are made by Anna. Shoes are from Springfield Collection. Bag is made using this tutorial.
- Scene-Made using scrapbook paper.
Enjoy color, enjoy crafting, enjoy play!
awesome if we had craft stores where i live in the UAE i would totally make this
That’s an adorable headband! I’ve got a ton of embroidery floss to use up, I’ll definitely be making a few of these. I happen to own the same Springfield Collection shoes, my girls love their pair of them.
So cute!
That is adollable, Anna; I’ll definitely have that as a camp activity.
Also, Char, are you planning on creating a printable for the t-shirts like you did last year, or are we on our own for that, since DD has an Etsy shop this year? Of course I completely understand either way, but since I just received the iron-on transfer paper I ordered, I wanted to know whether I should go ahead and reverse the images myself or not.
Cute craft!
Love it!
Great directions and sizing info. Going to make this!
I may try this using flat elastic, and a friendship bracelet technique. And I may I say I love that bag!
I love that you match the headband to the camping shirt. The headband is so cute.
Hi Molly – I will do a printable of the CDD logo soon.
Yay! Thank you so much.
That’s cute – I’m adding it to the project list that I keep for when my niece visits!
This is so cute, Anna, and I really like the way that you have co-ordinated the colours on the headband with the Camp Doll Diaries sweatshirt. This will be so much fun for my dolls.
Are you using single strands or the six strand straight from the total floss bundle? Sorry for the question but I can’t tell.
Are you using single strands or the six strand straight from the total floss bundle? Sorry for the question but I can’t tell.
WOW!!!!!!! That is AWESOME!!! I’m definitely going to make one! And, even better, I already have all the supplies! Thanks a lot!
This is so great! We even have the supplies already!
Emily
Awwwwwwww……… <3 it! ~Leah
Anna – that headband is so totally adorable – love it! Thanks for the idea and instructions! : )
I am going to make this for my doll Lacey
Kathy Osterby, I don’t separate the strands I use them together and count it as one strand. I hope that makes sense!
That’s so cute! I have to make one to go with every outfit!
I love it I used to make things like that too
This is awesome! Thank you so much!
Anna, can I ask how much does one floss cost in the USA/Canada….ours cost about R8 which is $0.80…but they are also only available in selected craft shops and sometimes they may sell some but there will only be a few colours or not a great choice! Luckily I have some yellow and blue available to play with.
This is lovely!
AW!!!! So cute!
Love this headband. I’ll have to give it a try.
Love this