How to make a Sequin Headband - charleston style

Sequin Charleston Tiara

You will need

• 47cm elastic sequins (for child) – 30mm wide

• Palm-sized piece of felt

• Trims and decorations – beads, feathers, chain etc

• Contrast or matching embroidery floss

Getting Started

.• Cut sequin length to fit head circumference – 47cm allows 2cm seam and fits most

kids

Assembling the Headband

• Straight stitch sequin ends together with 1 cm seam allowance. Then zigzag the seam down.

Adding decoration

• Cut 2 of felt shape required – sew decorative beads to front piece of felt.• Create chains with beads to dangle if required. Sew these to the back of the front felt

piece.

Adding decoration, cont’d

• Secure feathers to the back of the front piece of felt by stitching firmly in place. Be careful to stitch behind your decorative beads in the front or not stitch through to front of the felt.

Completing

• Position front felt and back felt either side of seam in sequin elastic• Stitch front and back pieces of felt together – you can try to use an invisible running stitch by just catching the felt. Or use

an embroidery thread in a contrasting or matching colour. I have also added beads into the running stitches to create an outline pattern on the felt. To finish, knot your thread and run it once more through the middle of the two pieces of felt. Cut at other end.

The Finished Product