DIY Felt Princess Crown, perfect for Parties and Dress up

Every Little Girl needs a Crown.

Even A Neurobiologist feels like a princess in a Tiara

I made these for my girls and they love wearing them about the house.

They are a simple project and would be great favors for a birthday Party or Props of pictures.

Supplies:

20 inch by 4 inches rectangle of felt

Scissors

Hot Glue and Gun

3/8^th or ½ inch elastic measured and cut to fit your Princess {16 inches fits 18months to 3t}

Needle and Thread

Sewing Machine

Making Cuts

Using the Pointed or Scallop template cut out your piece of Felt

Cut out 2 Circles from Matching Felt or Fleece

Prepping the Headband Base

Take 1 circle and attach ends of elastic {3/4 inch on both sides} with hot glue {or sewing}.

Set aside

Making your Crown

{If you wish to embellish the crown do so before sewing ends. Making sure not to get too close the sewing area}

Fold Crown in half and sew along ends with ¼ inch seam {Scalloped} or as pattern shows {Pointed}

Flip seam to inside and glue down excess.

With needle and thread sew a gathering stitch along bottom about ¼ inch in from edge

Pull tread tight, gathering bottom. Tie off thread and cut excess

Press crown down on flat surface until sides flare and the bottom is flat

Assembling your Crown

Placing headband base on surface apply generous amounts of Hot Glue in center moving out.

Take Crown with seam centered in the back and press down on to base.

Continue to glue crown to base until completely attached.

Using the second circle, fit test and trim to cover inside, then glue down using Hot Glue.

Each crown is super lightweight and durable.

You can experiment with other edges or even fuse fabric to the felt. I have done this with lace edging and it does look cute.

*******If you choose lace, use an applique mat between the lace and your iron (available at most craft stores) so that you don’t gum up your iron. The hand sewing is tougher too as it is thicker and the fusing material sticks to the needle. *******

These dainty little crowns are certain to add…

A Little Bit of Fancy for Every Day

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