Ribbon Headbands

Before Elaina was born I bought tons of big bows, hats, and bands for her to wear. I was so excited to do hair stuff.  My little Elaina though was born with a lot of hair but then lost it.  So when I could finally bring her home 5 weeks later and put those pretty hair bows on they were bigger then her head.  They just looked weird.

So I decided that we were NOT going without bows but that I needed to come up with something else.  I collect ribbon (aka when it is on sale I stock up).  I figured that I could just make her a thin headband from ribbon with some elastic in the back.  I also discovered that they were perfect for everyday use instead of just big picture moments.  They look great stacked too (more then one or paired with another small bow).

Here is how.

Materials:
Ribbon, small plastic hair tie, scissors, hot glue, candle!

Step 1:

Cut ribbon to desired length. I went about 15 - 17 inches.

Step 2:
Melt both ends of the ribbon so they don't fray.

Step 3:

Fold and hot glue ends of ribbon to opposite sides of hair tie.  Be careful that the ribbon is not twisted.

  

Step 4:
Tie a small bow and melt the ends so they don't fray.

Step 5:

Stitch the bow onto the headband.  I did mine a little to the side. You have to stitch on because if you hot glue little finger can pull off.

And your DONE!

Here are some other pictures of my little Lainey Bug styling her hair bows.

HAD to have
Pink.

Stacked with a black
flower for Halloween.

Added a felt flower
onto the bow.

Cardinals for Grandma!

Ruffle Baby Shoe

Once I got started on shoes for Elaina, I couldn't stop.  She needed to have a pair that coordinated with each outfit.  (Not really but most outfits.)

I found another FREE pattern AND tutorial at http://www.fleetingthing.com/handmade/baby-gifts/the-mila-baby-shoe-tutorial/&2_10_12.

I use felt instead of fabric so it is a little different from this tutorial but goes even faster.  And I think it look really cute!

These are the ones I made for my Lainey Bug!

I didn't make any of these for the Craft Fair but could make them in any color.  I picked up some black alligator print felt that I was going to try for Lainey.  I'm picturing zebra too!

$7 per pair or $14 per 2 pair

Baby Shoes

I was disheartened to see how much baby shoes cost.  Lainey wont wear them for very long and she isn't walking so they don't need to have a  hard bottom.

I went online and found a FREE pattern AND tutorial at http://stardustshoes.blogspot.com/2006/10/cloth-shoe-pattern.html.

I have then proceeded to make these.  They are so cute and really easy to make.  Especially if you have scraps of fabric.  Let me know if you want a certain pair or have a special occasion you need special shoes made for.

These are the pairs I made for my Lainey Bug!

These are the ones I made for the Oak Park Craft Fair!  $7 per pair or $12 for 2 pair.

Need to re- upload pictures.