Secondhand Fashion Week Day One and Ribbon Headband Tutorial

Secondhand Fashion Week:

Day One - French Couch

(According to Eady at least!)

I have been looking forward to this event! Lillian was over on Friday and helped me put together my outfits for the week. Here is today's:

It was very windy today!

Headband - Made by me (see below!)

Earrings - Belk's

Necklace - Target

T-shirt - TJ Maxx

Jacket - Thrift Store

Condition: New with tags

Brand: Fundamental Things

Price: $5.00

Skirt - Consignment Store

Condition: New with tags

Brand: Old Navy

Price: $3.50

Shoes - Church Clothing Exchange

Condition: Used/Good

Brand: Jazberry

Price: Free

Little background story on the jacket: I was shopping at a thrift store with Lillian and Eady. Eady held up a jacket and asked "didn't I like it?!". She meant it as a joke and was quite surprised when I actually bought it!

Ribbon Headband Tutorial

Supplies:

Ribbon (approx. 3/4 yard for the single ribbon headband)

A thin, stretchy Ponytail Holder

Tape Measure

Scissors

Sewing Machine and Thread

Instructions:

1) Measure around your head at the widest point passing the tape measure underneath your hair.

2) Subtract two inches from your measurement. Cut your ribbon this length.

3) Fold under one end of your ribbon about 1/4 inch. Place the ponytail holder on top of the ribbon having it even with the folded over edge.

4) Fold the end over again about 1/4 inch folding it over the ponytail.

5) Sew over the ribbon close to the folded edge several times.

6) Repeat steps 3 - 5 for with the other end of the ribbon being careful not to twist it.

The finished headband should look something like this:

For the double ribbon headband cut two pieces of ribbon the same length. Place one on top of the other and treat them as one piece following the same instructions.

I'll see you tomorrow!