Baby sewing projects - Headbands

We are starting to get into a bit of a routine that works for us as Little E is 7 weeks old.  As a result, I have been able to work in some time to sew some simple projects.  Over the next few days I will post the results of a few recent projects, including in process photos where I remembered to take them.  Where applicable, I will also post links to great websites where I got the instructions from.

If you have seen other entries on the blog, it is clear that my baby is a boy.  However, my best friend was also pregnant this year and had a beautiful little girl.  On Pinterest I saw a link to instructions for very simple jersey headbands for babies.  Included in the instructions is a chart providing the approximate lengths of material that work for different ages, up to and including adult - and yes, I made a couple basic headbands for myself.

I bought a few pieces of solid t-shirt jersey material in light blue, navy blue and purple.  One of the benefits of using jersey is that you don't have to be perfect, since the material naturally rolls up so you don't have to hem the edges.

I followed the instructions in the link above, so I won't bore you by repeating them and there are really good pictures included.  Below are a few in process pictures. I did not however glue the rosettes on to the headband, rather I sewed them on.

The one on the right has a felt rosette.

My fascination with fascinators

I'm too busy to load and post pictures of more recent crafting that I've done (plus I'm not too pleased with the outcome of a project that I will post about in the next week or so).  So, I figured it was time to reveal that one of my vices is fascinators.  I have always loved fascinators and ornate hair pieces.  I don't know if its my UK heritage coming through but I personally think that a fascinator is a mandatory accessory at any event for which you must dress up.  However, I can't bring myself to pay some of the prices out there for nice pieces. 

At some point last year, I decided that I had the crafting ability to make my own (flight of fancy, delusional thinking or naive exuberance - take your pick).  Somehow that resulted in me making more than 20 different fascinators (yes, I still have to find room for them all), including several for friends. 

I took a tonne of pictures (not all of them are very good, its time for a new camera) and figured I should post some here. Here are a few pictures of some of my favourite fascinators I made in 2011 and I'll post more when I have an occasion to make another piece:

 The first is a small clip I wear to work occasionally.

 I love the combination of purple and black.

I quite liked this design and made it in several colours and materials.  The red and black is my favourite and really stands out.

These last two are smaller and great for everyday wear.

These are just a small selection and I'll try to add more pictures in the future.