Fed up with the same fashion trends year after year? Well, why not create your own? The Elena Hairband is a great sewing pattern to learn the basics and get to know your sewing machine a little better. Practice sewing straight lines and accurate seam allowances, and also master sewing elastic. If you are new to sewing, then this is a fun and easy project to make for adults or children.

This sewing pattern is perfect for beginners and intermediates. The instructions are broken down and feature pictures and photos instead of diagrams to make it easier for you to understand and to guide you every step of the way.

The instructions are colourful and full of tips, tricks, and uplifting quotes to give you an empowering sewing experience. My patterns are simple to follow, and I also explain how to download and use PDF patterns.

Skill Level: This pattern is great for all skill levels, and if you are a beginner, then this is the best sewing pattern to start with.

Price: £10

Important: When you make your purchase, you will receive links to both the magazine and the pattern via email. Make sure that when you purchase your pattern you use an email address that you have regular access to, as this will be the email address that your links will be sent to. I cannot send the links to an alternative email address and file sharing for this pattern is not permitted.

Magazine: You can view the magazine on your laptop, tablet, or phone. For the best viewing experience, view it on your laptop or tablet. This magazine is only viewable online and not downloadable; this is to protect my work.

Pattern: You will receive a link to the PDF of the pattern, which you will be able to download. You can print the A4 version of the pattern on your own printer, and you can use a printing service to print out the A1/A0 version for ease of assembly so that you will not have to stick the pattern together.

Refund Policy: Your sewing pattern PDF files will be available to download once your payment is confirmed. Your digital sewing magazine will be available to view online on a laptop, tablet, or phone. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. If you have any problems with your order, then please contact me and I will be happy to help.

I provide 37 in-depth pages that will guide you through the project and give you extra knowledge and confidence going into this pattern and many more! Scroll down to learn more.

Pattern Sizes

Adults: three band widths for different styles and multiple sizes for different head sizes.Children's: three band widths for different styles and multiple sizes for different head sizes.

Pattern Print Size
A4 Digital PDF Pattern

A3 Digital PDF Pattern

This pattern comes with its own digital sewing magazine.

The magazine has 64 pages full of insight, guidance, and inspiration.

I also provide 24 insight pages which will give you extra knowledge into all kinds of topics such as how to use a sewing machine, how to use your cutting tools, using a seam ripper, the universal presser foot, changing a presser foot, needle charts and changing a needle, understanding the grainline, measuring the grainline, fabric layouts, pattern directions, securing patterns, chalking, and the correct and incorrect ways to pin. Each topic has its own individual page dedicated to learning that topic so you can gain an in-depth understanding of everything you will need for this project and many more to come.

As well as offering extra in-depth insights in this sewing pattern and sewing magazine, I also include guide pages. These pages guide you through the making process. The guides include how to set up your sewing machine for a straight stitch, how to turn corners, and how to set up your machine for zigzag stitching. Each guide page not only shows you how to do something, but also how you can customise the stitches to create the look that you desire. I also explain why you might change the length and width of your stitches and show detailed pictures to help guide you. There are dedicated guide pages for both manual and digital sewing machines.

Each sewing magazine comes with extra articles full of creative inspiration. In this magazine you will find three articles. In this article, we explore the process of learning. Whenever we learn a new skill, we develop new habits. When we learn to thread a sewing machine, sew curves, or insert a zip, how does learning actually work? Let’s delve into the fascinating world of learning!