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accessories, sewing, tutorial, women · November 2, 2011

Ear Warmers…simplified tutorial

It’s been getting brisk around here so I made a couple more ear warmers.
This is one {below} that was inspired by a church talk that’s been on my mind a lot lately…found here.
With little Forget Me Nots peppered up the side.
I’ll admit. I so badly wanted this one to turn out better than it did. I felt a bit limited by the fleece colors available at three different fabric stores. Still…I like that it reminds me of how loved I felt when I heard President Uchtdorf speak.
I also made this yellow one.
I know the bow is a bit – um – big and ostentatious, but I can’t help but like it. 🙂
These ear warmers are VERY simple and so cozy warm.
So, I figured now was a good time to share the tutorial again…simplified.
Here goes…
You can use an old wool sweater that has been shrunk a few too many times (felted) but fleece is inexpensive and cinch to use as well.
A quarter yard of fleece is enough to make two adult ear warmers depending on how much embellishing you want to do.
I finally got around to making a paper pattern as you see here. I don’t have it for free download, but you can see the measurements.
The length shown is for the full length of the ear warmer {not the half pattern}.
You can also measure around your head and then add about 2 inches to get your length.
  Cut your ear warmer out in the shape you desire.
If you are making your own pattern with different measurements than mine, allow yourself an extra 1/4 inch on the long sides.
Fold the long sides under about 1/4 inch and sew.
Wrap it around your head and adjust the length if needed {depends on fabric stretch, how tight you want it}. Then hem the ends under.
 Add a button and a button hole.
For fleece you don’t really need to sew a button hole.
Just cut a slit slightly smaller than your button.
Embellish as you please.
You can do this by machine, but I usually tack my embellishments on by hand.
And you’re done.
Told you it was simple. 🙂
You can wrap a nice knit fabric over the top like the one I made here
or double up the fleece to make it warmer.
Flowers also add a nice touch:
Like with this blossom ear warmer,
or this Lucy flower ear warmer
Or… you can add a huge double bow to the side. : )

This bow is SO huge I did a mixture of fabric gluing and hand tacking. Don’t let the glue do all the work though. Hand tack enough that if the glue starts to wear down, the stitches will still hold it in place.

 
The possibilities are endless!

P.S. Please note that this tutorial is to make ear warmers for personal use and not for sale. Thank you!

Thank you for reading. 🙂
Have a nice day!
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  1. SaffaKate says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Those are just soooo adorable. I just love the flowers and the big blossom one! Great tutorial.

    Reply
  2. Loulou says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    These are really nice! I’m going to make one (or more!). Thanks for the directions.

    Loulou @ Loulou Downtown

    Reply
  3. SoNa says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Hi! Do you have a great blog)
    I really like the ear warmer) It is a pity fleece, we sold only in dark colors …

    Reply
  4. trentandsusan says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    um can you just open an etsy shop already? You are so creative, I love looking at your blog every.single.day!

    Reply
  5. Jen @ My Own Road says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Cute! I love the double bow, but I’m pretty sure I could never pull it off like you!

    Reply
  6. Lynette @ My Craft Discovery says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I really like the bow! It is big, but I love it! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Rebekah Jo says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Those are SO cute and just easy enought that my uncrafty self might be able to make one!!

    Reply
  8. Courtney Kearns says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    The bow ones are my favorite! Definitely making those.

    Reply
  9. Christie @ A Lemon Squeezy Home says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I love this! I love the big bow, too, though I think you pull it off better than I could.

    Reply
  10. The Miller Five says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Gorgeous! The grey one with all the flowers looks vintagey! I was thinking that the white one with Forget Me Nots was my favorite, then I saw the blue one with striped bow, then I saw the grey one. My oh my. Which one? They are all so beautiful. You look fabulous in them too!

    Reply
  11. Tutus & Tea Parties says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    These look great! My fave is the blue one with the striped bow. <3!

    I’d love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/10/pinteresting-linky-party-week-eleven.html

    Reply
  12. Mrs. Friddle says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    LOVE! My favorite is the double bow one. So saving on pinterest for the coming rainy days… they always make me want to make stuff =]

    Reply
  13. Nichole says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Oh my gosh, I love the beige flower one!!! So freakin’ cute! I may have to make some of these for Christmas presents! Thanks for sharing, your blog is wonderful!

    Coming over from: http://chasing2monkeys.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. two birds says

    November 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    these are fantastic. i’m not a big sewer (is that how you spell it? cause it just looks like swere pronounced sue-er), but i might have to pull out the machine for these. i love the mustard bow one!

    Reply
  15. natalie.kiesler says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your giant yellow bow ear warmers! So cute!

    Have a good one.

    -Natalie
    http://www.hintboutique.com/
    http://www.biggerclosetplease.com/

    Reply
  16. Anabella says

    November 2, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    They look great!! But here in Malaga, where I live, never snows!! It is soo warm!!

    Reply
  17. Meredith says

    November 2, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    These are great! One question though–if I’m using fleece, do I really need to hem it all the way around? I know it looks more polished, but since fleece doesn’t ravel, it isn’t an absolute necessity, right?

    Reply
  18. b9622030 says

    November 3, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    That’s so pretty.^^It reminds me of
    the totem of Taiwan Hakka people.
    This is the offical site. http://www.hakka.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=11
    Welcome to Taiwan!

    Reply
  19. Jennie Pie says

    November 3, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    freakin adorbz!!!! love the mustard and huge bow!!!!

    Reply
  20. creativejewishmom.com says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    your fleece ear warmers are amazing, love them all! would love to see you at my international weekly crafty linky party, Craft Schooling Sunday, please drop by!

    Reply
  21. pve design says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    tell us when you open your etsy shop!
    I bet these would make nice maternity belts too….
    to keep that little one chic and cozy.
    pve

    Reply
  22. Letters To Gavin says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    So clever! I am always looking for unique gift items for my nine grandchildren. Since they live in Minnesota, this would be perfect for all the girls!

    Glad I found your blog. I just realized I am signed in on my dog’s blog …. oh, well.

    Reply
  23. RSC says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    The winter headbands are a great idea, and I’m thinking that even if I don’t get to sew an entire one (though it seems simple), I could always embellish an ear band for a different (and better) look. I do like the button closure though, and while you said one button could do, I like the idea of two in case you want to adjust it (e.g., to have a friend try it).

    Reply
  24. Chrysalis says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    This is such a cute pattern, thank you for sharing! I would really like to see the pattern for what you call the Lucy Flower. I think you said you got the pattern from another blog, would you mind posting a link to that blog? I would GREATLY appreciate that!

    Reply
  25. the little mrs. says

    November 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I am so ready to make these! Thanks for the fun and inspiring tutorials.

    Also, thanks for reminding me of Elder Uchtdorf's talk, too! I'm so glad I've stumbled upon your blog – I love it and plan to return. 🙂

    (littlemrsw.blogspot.com)

    Reply
  26. Annalyn says

    November 5, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Those are so cute! I'll have to try making some!

    Reply
  27. Kimberly from "bugaboo" says

    November 5, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Oh, Delia! How I am coveting that mustard yellow one! But the navy with stripes is pretty awesome too. I'm afraid to try it, because I'm fairly certain I'd be disappointed with the outcome after seeing the inspiration! They are gorgeous!

    Reply
  28. Spring Satori says

    November 5, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    These are so beautiful! Great work… I'm going to have to make one for myself this winter 🙂

    Reply
  29. Wendy Blum says

    November 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Ok, so I know you've said how EASY these are to make. And even shared the pattern with us. However, I am completely inept at creating anything from fabric and sewing and the like. If I sent you my address, how much would you charge if I asked you to make a few of these and send them to me? I'm serious. I would pay for shipping, too. If your at all interested, let me know 🙂

    Reply
  30. christamarie06 says

    November 6, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Delia,

    You have been inspiring the creativity inside of me lately! I went out and bought a couple of old sweaters and a remnant of fleece to make mittens for the Mitten cause…and then ended up making several head warmers out of the fleece…so incredibly cute! One question — when I first made the ear warmers 5 3/4", it just kind of ruffled around the top of my head since it

    Reply
  31. Falafel and the Bee says

    November 6, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Thanks for this tutorial! I blogged about it here: http://www.falafelandthebee.com/?p=8131

    ~Michelle
    http://www.falafelandthebee.com

    Reply
  32. ana says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    So cute! I really love it!

    Reply
  33. Five Bloomin' Beauties says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    These are so awesome and fun! I am totally going to make some for me and for my girls for Christmas. I too LOVED Pres. Uchtdorfs talk. Tears were shed! 🙂

    Reply
  34. briebrie860 says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    These are super cute!!! I am a person who needs every single step of a process. Can you post how exactly you did the bow step by step? I want to make one…or just buy one from you! Let me know if you are selling any, or please please post a how to with the bow on the ear warmer.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  35. Angela Osborn says

    November 18, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I love the huge bow! The sprinkling of blue flowers on the grey one is very pretty too.

    Reply
  36. Jen @ Eating My Candy says

    November 18, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I love them all! I'm going to have to make me a few.

    Thanks so much for posting these.

    Jen
    Eatingmycandy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  37. Brower Family says

    November 18, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    So cute! Thanks for posting! I can't wait to make one! I am training for a half-marathon and it is cold outside! Now I can look super cute while I run! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Sarah says

    November 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    These are so cute! I pinned the tutorial to my Pinterest site. Hope that was okay!

    Reply
  39. Jennifer says

    November 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I just made one of these and I am hoping to make even more. ADORABLE!! Thank you for sharing. I love all the variations you made too. Beautiful

    Reply
  40. Amanda says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Just want to let you know, I made some of these and linked back to you: http://justafriddlebit.blogspot.com/2011/12/happy-hearts-and-warm-ears.html

    I also have some in the works for a charity project I am working on: http://justafriddlebit.blogspot.com/2011/12/kerringtons-christmas.html

    Thank you SO much for such an easy and cute ear warmer project!!!

    Reply
  41. Katie says

    December 17, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    I posted this to my pinterest 🙂 hope that is alright.

    Reply
  42. ChicCrafter says

    December 21, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    So pretty project! The big bow emphasized attitude love it!

    Reply
  43. Vonni17 says

    January 10, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Can you post some directions of how to do the double bow? I can't figure it out.

    Reply
  44. Carole says

    January 25, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Very cute! I actually think the one with the big yellow bow looks very retro, 1940s style.

    Reply
  45. Nurdan says

    February 4, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Çok sevdim.Teşekkürler.

    Reply
  46. Minzi M says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Wow!!! that’s absolutely beautiful!!!! <3

    Reply
  47. Ann says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Could you please tell me how you made the big bow and flower, I have tried and mine were so sad looking I put it away. you are so creative and thoughtful for sharing with us…..thank you

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    July 1, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Can you do a tutorial on the big bow on please?! (:

    Reply
  49. Judy says

    October 17, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Thank you for the "free"
    directions and for sharing!
    These are beautiful!

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    can you show how to do one using an old sweater? Thanks

    Reply
  51. sophie says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I love the gray flowered one and the one with the big bow. This will be my first year living in winter again and I think I'm going to have make a LOT of these to keep me warm and happy.

    Reply
  52. Kate Lee says

    December 1, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Hello,
    I've just found this ear warmer idea, which is just brilliant, and I'd love to introduce some of these pictures on my blog and cafe. I will definitely link and introduce your blog. Thank you for this wonderful ideas and pictures!

    Reply
  53. Kate Lee says

    December 1, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    oh! I forgot to let you know my blog address to help you check your pictures and whether it's linked.
    Here is the page where your pictures are linked.
    http://kittypowder.blog.me/100172925742

    Reply
  54. Kailey says

    December 8, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Oh my god, these are so cute! Thank you so much for sharing 😀

    Reply
  55. gbrial says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks a lot for that tutorial. I made one for myself (very simple as I use it for running), but as soon as I have a few minutes ahead, I'll sew some more using your ideas. You can see picture here : http://sewingpot.blogspot.fr/2012/12/c.html.

    See you !

    Reply
  56. kim says

    December 30, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    These are the cutest!! I found your blog through your guest post on Prudent Baby, thanks for sharing your work! I made my own and linked back to your post on my blog, here: http://www.twotendesigns.com/2012/12/ear-warmers-layered-flower-tutorial.html#

    Thanks again!
    Kim @ Two Ten Designs

    Reply
  57. Tried and Twisted says

    January 16, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Thank you so much for the lovely tutorial! I love these headbands–so warm and pretty! I wrote about them on my blog and shared your post. Thanks again!

    http://triedandtwisted.blogspot.com/2013/01/diy-fleece-ear-warmers.html

    Reply
  58. Heather says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I know u said in your post that the now on the yellow headband is a bit big but out of all the DIY headbands I found I liked yours the best because it was so big and cute! I am making this today for my 10 yr old daughter and her cheerleader buddies since it is freezing here and they have to be in a parade tomorrow with their hair in pony tails! Love it!!! Thanks again for such am amazingly easy post. 😉

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 13, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      Oh my goodness. They are going to look so cute! I was a cheerleader in HS and remember doing many a parade. I hope they have a blast!

      Reply
  59. Andrea Warren says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    I love these! I come back here often and visit every time I get a hankering to make an ear warmer (which is usually around this time of year). Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us to make pretty things. I just looked this up again to share it with my sister who is in Alaska.

    Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 10, 2014 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you Andrea for your super kind comment! 🙂 Have a great day as well!

      Reply
  60. Danielle says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you! This was my very first sewing project, it turned out great. I made the bow one in purple.

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 29, 2014 at 1:50 PM

      Ooh! I bet purple is so lovely. Thanks Danielle!

      Reply
  61. Karen Douglass says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    these are so cute and clever. Love them and am going to try.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Karen

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 11, 2014 at 1:21 PM

      Thanks Karen! Happy sewing!

      Reply
  62. Grace says

    October 31, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    So cute! I really love it! I will have a try.Thanks Danielle!

    Reply
  63. RRisko says

    February 22, 2021 at 7:03 PM

    Thank you for this tutorial. I am teaching a fashion arts course in my high school and this is a perfect tutorial for those students working from home who don’t have machines. Did you end up making a pattern template that is available for purchase? Also, do you have any tips for how to make the big bow? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      March 5, 2021 at 10:12 AM

      Hi! Sorry for seeing this so delayed. I never did make a template. I’m sorry. As for the bow, I recommend using fleece and cutting a rectangle taller than the ear warmer. Fold the ends under and wrap the center with a smaller scrap of fleece. When you cinch it, it will create a nice, full bow. Let me know if you have any more questions.

      Reply

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