For this project you will need:1/2 yard mesh tulle; rhinestone appliques; thread and needle; plastic headband; 3 yards of silk ribbon; binder clips; clear, fast-drying glue for crafts; Piece of white fabric (cotton, felt or wool).
Skip this step if you already have a white silk headband. You may be able to find one at a craft store in the wedding section. If not, here's how to make a white silk headband:
Add a dab of glue to the bottom of the plastic headband. Put the wrong side of the end of the ribbon on top of the glue, and then start wrapping the ribbon around the headband. Wrap it carefully making sure there are no wrinkles in the ribbon.
When you get to the other end of the headband with the ribbon, add another drop of glue to the bottom and secure the ribbon, cutting off the end. Use a binding clip to hold in place until the glue dries.
Place the rhinestone appliqué on top of the scrap fabric. Use a pen to draw around the image directly on the fabric. Cut out the fabric shape. Set aside for a moment.
Using a needle and thread, gently thread the thread over and under the top edge of your net until you reach the other side. Make sure you have enough string to hang from both edges of the top of the net.
Gently pull the edges of the thread on both sides, gathering the tulle along the top edge. Gather the tulle until the top edge is the same length size as the rhinestone appliqué.
Again, use a needle and thread to sew the top edge of the gathered tulle mesh to the top of the headband (or to the side if you prefer at an angle).
Gather the bottom edge of the tulle mesh into a binder clip to keep it all together and on track in the next few steps.
Put quick-drying glue on the bottom of the rhinestone applique and on top of the fabric shape you cut out. Carefully lay the rhinestone applique over the top of the gathered tulle mesh on the headband. Place the fabric shape underneath, sandwiching the headband in between. Match up all the sides and use binding clips to secure them in place.
Make sure the mesh is placed between the headband and the appliqué. Keep the bottom of the mesh tulle out of the way and hold the binder clips in place while the glue dries completely.
When the glue is dry, use a needle and thread to fasten the bottom side edges of the net with one or two stitches at the bottom of each side of the headband. This will ensure that the tulle elegantly stays in place in front of your eyes.
Now you have an elegant handmade headdress for your wedding..
