Tutorial: Scrap Fabric Headbands

I'm always looking for a way to use up scrap fabric, and lately, since I've been using a lot of elastic for kids' pants, I've also been looking for ways to use scraps of elastic.  I think hair pieces are a great way to use up your scrap fabric, especially since then you have a matching accessory to go with whatever item of clothing you've sewn for yourself (or for a little one or friend).

That's why when I saw this post over at Happy Together I was so inspired and decided to make my own version of a scrap fabric headband.  I thought you might be looking for a way to use up scrap fabric or make hair pieces, too, so I decided to document my headband-making process and create a tutorial for you all!

Follow me after the break for the how-to. :)

Simple Valentine's Day Gift

My boyfriend of 4 1/2 years moved to California two weeks ago for work. I'll be following after him in a few months when I graduate from college, but for now I needed something light-weight and inexpensive to mail him for Valentine's Day.

Inspiration struck when I saw this scooter tray on one of my favorite blogs, Noodlehead. I've been meaning to get a catchall for all that stuff from my boyfriend's pocket that's always scattered all over the bedroom. So I thought to myself, "Why not make one?"

The only problem was that there was no tutorial! So I had to figure out how to do it from the picture. So I picked out some fabric and decided to give it a shot...



Success! Things even fit in it.



It came out so nicely I decided to devote part of next weekend to making one for my Dad and Grandpa, whose birthdays are both the week of Valentine's Day. And I just love the sailboat fabric...masculine and still aesthetic.

It's really easy and I saw lots of people commented that they wished there was a tutorial on the blog I copied it from. Maybe I'll make my own tutorial for it...keep your eye out!

See you next time!