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I didn't use a zigzag stitch for the edge stitch. I wasn't worried about that one section not stretching.

That's my goal! But I can only film videos with me in it when my kids are at school and it's been a crazy year in regards to that!

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, your very kind! Well, even if you can’t be visible in the video, I much appreciate the verbal instructions along the way, for me, I’m often listening and doing the project at the same time ❤️

I SOOO agree with this comment. Nothing beats someone actually talking and explaining things. I wish she would.

It helps stabilize both sides so that the twist stays inthe front

I actually have two scrap lycra pieces that are 8.5 by 11 so its also a great use of scraps

any sewing machine with a zigzag stitch works great!

About 16-18 but measure before you cut anything!

Hi Heather! Measure the head first? Then 8x16 vs. 8x20 adults

Yes, 16 might be a little too small or a little too big but it should be close

i actually have a printable pattern for all the different sizes and styles here: www.heatherhandmade.com/free-headband-sewing-patterns/

For this headband you can only use knit fabric. You can't use cotton fabric that doesn't stretch because it won't stretch around your head.

The sewing machine needles I like to use for knit fabric is a ballpoint needle or a stretch needle

thanks

Hi! Does it matter what size to get?

I used a poly cotton all purpose thread. Did you use a zigzag stitch?

@@HeatherHandmade thank you for the response! I did use a zigzag stitch (on the widest setting), and I was incorrect in my first comment, I actually used a 100% polyester all purpose thread. When you stretch the headband can you feel the tightness of the thread at all?

@@hannahmitchell2558 No, I can't feel my seam when I stretch my headband. That's very curious because there shouldn't be a problem but there's lots of factors when sewing knit fabrics. Was the zigzag stitch long or short? (Like basting vs regular stitches) What type of fabric were you using?

@@HeatherHandmade Oh, interesting... I did a long zigzag (set to 5/5 on my machine) with low tension and an average stitch length. I've played around with it a bit and have started doing a longer straight stitch for the seams and reinforcing it with a narrower zigzag over the top of it. That's strengthened the seam to prevent it from breaking easily, but I can definitely still feel the seam when I stretch the headband. Would you mind sharing what setting you use when stitching your headbands? It looks like you're using a narrower zigzag here.

@@hannahmitchell2558 I think the problem is the longer stitch length. It makes the zigzag stitch less stretchy. I usually do a 3 width and a 2.4 length (that's the regular stitch length). Sometimes I even have to go up to a 3.5 width with really stretchy fabric.

Yes, you might want to make it an inch or two shorter so that it stretches around your head instead of just sitting on your head. Does that make sense?

@@HeatherHandmade ok

cotton spandex jersey or double brushed poly

as long as the fabric has stretch it will work

The pictures in the blog post are very detailed and will help a lot!

I did two pieces since the side seams help keep the twist in the right place. It also helps keep the sides flat instead of bunching up.

You can’t follow what she’s doing? Sew along with her and keep pausing the video. Do what she does step by step. Watch the video, pause/sew. Watch, pause/sew. Watch, pause/sew etc.

Rude

I mean, the video is literally how to make these two specific headbands pictured, and she showed that..... so maybe it was just the wrong tutorial if that's not what you wanted to make. 😉