Sewzy
Animal Ears Headband Sewing Pattern
The Animal Ears Headband is a beginner sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Child to Adult Large. It takes about 45 minutes in 6 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 29, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 45 min
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 6
The Animal Ears Headband pattern comes in 3 sizes, Child to Adult Large. It is a beginner project that takes about 45 min, in 6 steps. Best fabrics: A fat quarter of terry, fleece, minky or velour makes 1-2 headbands; contrast scraps for inner ears; fusible fleece (or medium fusible interfacing) for bunny ears.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Measures |
|---|---|
| Child | head 20 in |
| Adult | head 22 in |
| Adult Large | head 23½ in |
Fabric: 1 fat quarter makes 1-2 in every size.
A fat quarter of terry, fleece, minky or velour makes 1-2 headbands; contrast scraps for inner ears; fusible fleece (or medium fusible interfacing) for bunny ears.
You also need
- 1 in non-roll elastic
- Matching thread; ballpoint needle for knits
- Fusible fleece or medium fusible interfacing (bunny ears)
Pattern pieces
Band (cut 2 on the fold), Ear · bear (cut 4), Ear · cat (cut 4), Ear · bunny (cut 2 + 2 contrast)
Seam allowance: ¼ in (6 mm) included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 6 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Ears
- Ears in
- Band
- Casing
- Join
Watch how it's done
Short tutorials on YouTube for the techniques in this pattern, by other sewists. They are not made by Sewzy.
- How to Turn a Tube Right Side Out - Sewing Straps Melly Sews · Turning the band tube
- How to sew elastic (2 techniques) | Sewing Tutorial with Angela Wolf Craftsy · Sewing the elastic
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Questions about the Animal Ears Headband
How much fabric does the Animal Ears Headband need?
Best fabrics: A fat quarter of terry, fleece, minky or velour makes 1-2 headbands; contrast scraps for inner ears; fusible fleece (or medium fusible interfacing) for bunny ears. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Animal Ears Headband come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Child to Adult Large. Choose your size by your head measurement. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Animal Ears Headband take to sew?
About 45 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 6 steps.
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