Project #SW128

how-to project: candy corn headband

This easy headband accessory is the perfect
finishing touch to Amy Brown’s Candy Corn Fairy
costume pattern #1034. Start with a purchased
headband for the base. Print our FREE pattern on
page 4 for the candy corn ears and headband cover.
as scen on Simplicity® pattern 1034
DIR ECTION S
1. Fold each sheet of craft felt in half – this will ensure that
you have pieces for left and right candy corn ears cut
correctly. Cut candy corn ears and headband cover
pieces from felt according to downloaded pattern:
• Four (4) ear tops in white
• Four (4) ear middles in orange
• Four (4) ear bottoms in yellow
• Two (2) headband covers in yellow

2. Pin together one ear top, middle and bottom,

matching notches and cut edges, to form a candy
corn shape. Stitch together in 1/4" seams. Press
seams to blend stitching; press seams open.

MATE R IAL S
• Candy Corn Headband Pattern (see page 4) –
pattern will print in exact size on a single sheet
of 8-1/2" x 11" paper.
• One (1) 3/4" to 1" wide headband
• One (1) 9" x 12" sheet of white craft felt
• One (1) 9" x 12" sheet of orange craft felt
• One (1) 9" x 12" sheet of yellow craft felt
• Small amount of polyester stuffing
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Matching thread 3. Repeat Step 2 with remaining ear pieces, until you
• Hand sewing needle have two complete pairs of candy corn ears.

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4. With RIGHT sides together, pin two candy corn ear
pieces together, matching cut edges and lining up
colors. Pin along the two sides, leaving the bottom
open. Repeat with remaining ear pieces.
5. Stitch long sides of ears together in a 1/4" seam.
Press seams to blend stitching. Turn RIGHT side out.
6. Stuff ears with polyester stuffing. Tip: use a chopstick
to get stuffing into the points of the ears.
7. With RIGHT sides together, pin headband cover
pieces at straight seam to form a continuous piece.
Stitch together in a 1/4" seam. Press seam to blend
stitches. Press seam open.
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Project #SW128
how-to project: candy corn headband
as scen on Simplicity® pattern 1034
8. With RIGHT side facing outwards, wrap headband
cover piece around the headband, starting at the
center and working towards the ends. Overlap felt
along the inside of the headband, pinning as you
go. Trim away felt to fit headband if necessary.
9. Using a hand sewing needle and matching thread,
whip stitch cover in place. Turn back ends and whip
stitch to hold in place, for a clean finish at the ends.
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 Project #SW128

how-to project: candy corn headband

as scen on Simplicity® pattern 1034
10. Pin candy corn ears to headband, using the photo
as a guide. Make sure that the longer side of each ear
base is facing an outer edge – this will ensure that the
ears sit smoothly on the curve of the headband.

11. Using a hand sewing needle and matching thread,

whip stitch ears to headband.

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 Project #SW128

how-to project: candy corn headband

as scen on Simplicity® pattern 1034

©Simplicity 2015 intended for personal use only www.simplicity.com