How to.. make a No Sew Alice Band (in 5min)
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Oh my, this “”How To make a No Sew Alice Band” – must be my quickest and craftiest cheat EVER! The idea came from my Mother in Law, apparently she had them as a child. I added some no sew craftiest by whipping out the stapler and hey presto – bright colourful Alice Bands….. I made this in literally less than 5 minutes (I think finding the stapler took longer). And kept it simple – bright red. But of course you could take the this “basic idea” and decorate your Alice Band with flowers or butterflies or stripes. Your call!
Materials: A strip of felt, some elastic, stapler
(I think this would look nicely with fabric too – just use some bonda web and iron down the sides, to get a nice neat edge)
1) Cut a strip of felt the desired width. Check for size on your or your child’s head. It should go all the way round, minues about 2 inches.
2) Cut a strip of elastic (about 1.5inchs – i.e. slightly shorted than the remaining space). I cut two, as my elastic was so thin, but one thicker one should do too. Staple in place. Job done. Make 100s…. Then bribe your child to wear it!
I do use hair slides on the side to help keep in place – my little one is very active! But 4 weeks later and we still use 3 of these regularly! I suspect they won’t last for ever, but you can always make more and new ones to match latest outfits and preferences!
Happy Alice Band making!
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What a great idea! I’m all for co-ordination so these are perfect! And my oh my, how beautiful is your daughter?
Oh Liz, you are to sweet
I guess you have only met Red Ted!!!! Need to change that! xxx
The possibilities are endless : ) not sure I could persuade my little boy to partake though : )
Ah yes – therein lies the problem… a girl craft for sure!
Brilliant – storing this idea, and no sew tutu, for a girly afternoon. Am hoping even I can do this – my skills are truely limited!!
Xx
Oooh Bert! Long time no speak! So pleased you like them! Dropping you a text now. NEED to meet your new(ish?!) baby!
This is so clever! And I love the idea of a headband to match every outfit. This is a diva approved craft. Just pinned this!
Very cute! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!
Done! Thanks for the invite!
Thanks for linking up!
what a super cute model and thanks for the tip may try this for my granddaughter