[Loch-Ruadh] Fw: A not-so-quick but easy embroidered headband

[Steve K. Rourke]

This came across a newcomers list I subscribe to but I thought some of the
ladies in our group might find it of interest.

Domhnall

> Greetings all. In compliance with your requests, here's the how-to. Truth
> to tell, I was sitting looking at a length of canvas one day and
> wondering what could be done with it, and after a bit of twiddling came
> up with this headband. I have absolutely no idea how period is it or
> isn't. But it looks nice and it works for keeping those veils on, plus
> it's quite comfortable.
>
> Alas, I have no pictures to share. One of the headbands was done in a
> gold and white checky (An Tir colors); the other was custom and had a
> blue background with a freely embroidered cross stitch of autumn leaves
> in various colors.
>
> Figure out where you want the headband to rest around your head. Measure
> that circumference and then subtract 1/2 inch to accomodate the ties
> you'll be adding later. (This will in reality measure out to subtracting
> 1/4" per closing end of the headband, as you'll center it when worn.)
>
> Invest in some good needlepoint canvas that you don't need to piece. It
> needs to be an evenweave. The thread count can be anything between 14 and
> 22. The higher the number, the finer the thread count. I like using 16
> and 18 count.
>
> The headband itself can be between 3/8" and 1/2" wide. Cut your canvas
> the width that you prefer, leaving a 1/4" seam allowance on all sides,
> including the ends. Mark the seam allowance on the canvas so you won't
> accidentally stitch over it.
>
> Embroider the canvas strip as you desire. Cross stitch, long-arm cross
> stitch, and needlepoint all work. You will want to cover the canvas
> completely. Use embroidery floss--yarn is too thick.
>
> The ends of the headband can be a little tricky. Leave space for one hole
> on each end if the band is narrow, 2 holes if the band is wider. Stitch
> around the holes, opening an eyelet in the canvas.
>
> Fold the seam allowances over to the back and stitch them down with
> matching floss so as to secure them with what will be invisible stitches
> on the front of the headband. Then do the same to the seam allowances on
> the ends, making sure not to cover the eyelets (if this is unavoidable,
> open the canvas in the seam allowance fabric to allow for the eyelet
> already made).
>
> You do not need to line the headband. The canvas and threads have plenty
> of 'tooth' and will hold your veil securely.
>
> Insert suede ribbons into each set of eyelets. I like to draw a ribbon
> halfway through an eyelet, and then tie it once. The ribbons will tie on
> your head. In selecting suede ribbons, watch for colorfastness. The
> neutral tones I've found keep their color very well, but some of the more
> vibrant colors can bleed. (Blood is for fighters, not for Gentle Ladies.)
>
> Throw on your veil, put on your new headband and tie it as you wish. This
> kind of headband needs very little adjusting after the first few
> wearings.
>
> --Arlys o Gordon, OL, OP
> Shire of Dragon's Mist, An Tir
>
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