Fabric flower headband

With four girls, there is a crazy amount of bows and headbands around here.  When I discover a new style I tend to go crazy and make at least one in every color.  (I'll post more bow craziness later : )  For today, I've got to share these little gems!   If I didn't get so terribly overwhelmed in a fabric store I would make loads of these, but this is all I've got for now.  I have made quite a few as gifts for birthday parties, and they have been a hit!   Cute fabrics, endless possibilities, and easy to make!

 

We start with 7-8 large circles (mine are 3 1/4 in.)

and 7-8 small circles (mine are 2 1/2 in.)

I just traced the top end of a cup for the large circles and the bottom end of the cup for the small.

Then to make each circle a petal,  put a dab of hot glue on the wrong side of the fabric

Fold in half,

put another dab of hot glue,

and fold into thirds.

 It will look like this:

 Do this to each circle.  Then take a piece of felt cut into a circle and begin placing and gluing the larger fabric petals onto the felt going in a circle

 Until you get this:

Then just place and glue the smaller fabric petals on top

Add a button to the center (or a cover button, or jewel, or anything :) and hot glue the whole thing right to a headband. 

 Then grab the nearest little girl to put this on and admire! 

Tip: The Dollar Store sells great fabric covered headbands in a pack of 3.  That's where I get mine.  JoAnn's fabric store also has a big selection of colors and sizes.  They are $1.99-$3.99 each.

Have fun trying lots of combinations and colors!  I'm excited to make more!