Make your own baby hairband

" Loving hair accessories of the individual kind "

When your little one gets their first hair, a baby hairband is a wonderful idea. You can get creative with colorful threads, motif beads and old, no longer needed items of clothing and make a particularly individual hair ornament. You can find out how to do this and which ideas you can use here.

In later life, no lady without hair will look as gorgeous as she does in the first few months. When the time comes for the first hair to grow, the little ones can slowly start to look fashionable. Cute baby hairbands prove to be a very special headdress that looks great on every young princess. The classic hairband is a thin ribbon to which smaller decorative elements such as a flower or bow are attached. These ribbons are very thin and ideal for warm summer days and balmy spring evenings. Bright colors and fun motifs make for very child-friendly creations. If you want to get creative yourself, you can easily make your own hair accessories. With the appropriate children's craft materials you can achieve enchanting results.

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Homemade baby hairband - make the preparations

A little creativity is required. Otherwise, it's not that difficult to make a beautiful baby hairband yourself. It is easy to make and therefore also an excellent idea for beginners. Take a little time to think about the overall design and which elements you would like to include.

You can find the basis and suitable fabric at home, as worn-out T-shirts, baby tights that have become too small and scarves can be used.

For the filigree design, however, it is best to use silicone beads or motif beads for the hairband. motif beads. These small craft materials create particularly beautiful accents. Get a little inspiration beforehand and take a look in the young lady's closet to match the baby hair accessories to the outfits if possible.

Making a baby hairband - the ideal gift in just a few steps

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Step 1: Choose the ribbon

Use a simple elastic band or a piece of clothing that has become too small as the basic element for the DIY baby hair ornament. Before you start, check that the elastic is not too tight on the baby's head and, of course, that it is not slipping down. Once you have measured and tried it on, you can get started.

Step 2: The craft materials

Have the desired craft materials for the hairband ready to hand. Hot glue may be required for elaborate embellishments. You will definitely need a needle and thread. With the silicone beads and motif beads, it is up to you how many you attach to the ribbon.

Step 3: Create flowers and other elements

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Flowers made from fabric

In addition to the beads, you are free to design other elements and then attach them to the ribbon. Many moms find flowers adorable and create colorful and unique flowers from scraps of fabric. However, when making them, make sure that the flowers and blossoms are not too big. Otherwise they could disturb your baby. Incidentally, flowers made from felt are particularly popular. You can attach a motif bead in the middle - in the shape of animals, stars or hearts, for example. In addition to flowers, you can also tie bows out of fabric or create beautiful elements out of thin threads using the braiding technique.

Step 4: Finish the hairband

Once you have finished all the individual elements, you can now attach them to the ribbon. Ideally, you should use thin thread for this and sew the accessories in place. If you think the result is too plain, use gauze cloths, for example, to wrap the actual ribbon with a thin strip of these soft cloths.

Play with different elements - experimenting helps

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If you prefer something simple and want fewer accessories and elements for your hair accessories, then you also have lots of great options. Braiding different threads, for example, can create a beautiful baby hairband in no time at all. Threads of the same color in different shades look particularly appealing.

But mixed colors also look beautiful. Of course, your own taste plays a major role here. In addition, already braided ribbons can be joined together again to create a new, larger and wider ribbon. However, please always use soft, woolen threads for this. After all, the headdress is directly attached and should not get in the way. Make different ribbons and keep trying out different possibilities. This will create a really great collection for your child.

The do-it-yourself baby hairband as a particularly individual and personalized gift idea

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Of course, making such a hair accessory yourself already brings a high degree of individuality. However, this can be further enhanced with certain accents. Use wooden letter cubesto incorporate names, initials or cute nicknames into the hair accessories. This doesn't involve much extra effort, but the result is even more impressive. Baby's eyes will light up with joy when you present your little one with this special gift.

Making a baby hairband - beautiful and practical gifts

A hairband is an extremely beautiful gift idea. What's more, these hair accessories are very easy to make yourself. Get creative and create unusual accessories for your princess that will emphasize her sense of fashion from an early age. But the ribbons not only look beautiful, they also have a functional purpose. Because when the first hair starts to sprout, they are ideal for fixing up the hairstyle and preventing strands from falling into the eye.

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