This quick project will give you the perfect head scarf for your doll’s favorite summer outfits. It’s also perfect for making 50s style outfits for BeForever character, Maryellen Larkin like THIS. Girls in the 70s, like Julie Albright also wore scarves like this.
How to make a head scarf or bandana for your 18 inch Doll.
- Cut one 8 1/2 inch square of fabric.
- With right sides together, fold in half along the diagonal. Start 1/2 inch from one corner near the fold, and stitch along the edge, around the top corner, and back towards the fold. Stop 1/2 inch before you reach the fold.
- Turn right side out and press well, being certain to push the top corner out. Tuck the raw edges to the inside of the corners as you press. Top stitch if desired.
- Cut 3/8th inch wide elastic to 2 inches. Tuck each end into a corner of the scarf and stitch in place.
Make a bandana or headscarf for your 18 inch doll with this free pattern.
See more tutorials for your dolls here, and click here to see how to make Maryellen’s cute, 50s blue gingham version of the Bloomer Buddies dress.
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