"American Apparel" Headband

Rip-Off American Apparel Headband

Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you are right.

This quote was a thought that came to me this week while I was running (YUP! Still running, up to 17 minutes at a time!).

At first, I thought this was a great thought to share with my students. Then, after thinking about how I felt while writing last week's post, I realized this thought was a good thought for me. 

And, with that thought, I had a much better week.

On Monday, I saw my crafty friend, Cathryn, and her daughter, Emma. I hadn't seen them in MONTHS (since I was a Ms. instead of a Mrs.). Emma is now 10 months old, barking at passing dogs and waves at unfriendly strangers. In short, she's adorable!

On Tuesday, I spent time with little Miss Sofia. Look how big she's getting! Here's her 2 month picture, with the iron ons I mentioned in this post.

On Wednesday and Thursday, I was busy with work, home visits, knitting, and making a delicious lasagna.

Friday I went to (an extended) Happy Hour.

Saturday was a busy but successful day. I went to a couple home visits (yes, it's what it sounds like. I visit my students' homes twice a year.) Then, it was a day of football, catching up with friends, and crafting. I worked on my knitting, my craft for the week, and my  football pants (all of the fabric FINALLY came in). Mosby was a BIG help.

Saturday night, Jeremy and I had a date night that included a pre-dinner drink at The Whistler and dinner at The Real Tencochtitlan. It was nice to have a night out just by ourselves.

When I woke up this morning, I wanted to get started on finishing up my craft. Then, it didn't look right. It didn't turn out at all. I won't go into the details. BUT I remembered by saying for the week. And then I KNEW I could make something else, something better.

I used the a scrap from the week's project. I started with a scrap about 20 inches long and 5 inches wide.

Then I cut it length-wise into three strips.

 I sewed a line width-wise about an inch in from one side.

Then, I braided it until it wrapped tightly around my head while it was stretched out (this material is part cotton, part elastic, so it has nice stretch). I sewed another width-wise line and cut off the excess, so I was left with another inch or so.

Then, I sewed the two excess inches together.

When they were secure, I cut off the excess inches.

And, it was ready to wear.

Now, here's the coolest part. I got a 3 pack of these type of headbands from American Apparel for about $10. I made this one from the scraps of an $5 piece of fabric (bought with a coupon, of course).

You can see mine is wider, but all I'd have to do to make in more narrow is cut thinner strips!

Now, I off to watch the Lions with my boys.

Mosby's new jersey

Then, later we are off to the Zac Brown Band concert with friends! HOORAY! Happy Sunday, everyone!

Until next time, keep crafting!

SB