How to Make Fully Sewn Headbands for Mouse Ears

I've made well over 1,000 pairs of mouse ears over the years, and I just within the last year switched from making glued headbands to fully sewn headbands. It might feel a bit intimidating at first to make a sewn headband, but they're easy to get the hang of and they look great! This video gives a tutorial for how to make sewn headbands specifically geared for mouse ears.
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[@angelakjoyce]

Thank you for this tutorial! My family is going to Disney World in December, and I've been excited to make our ears. However, I was really disappointed when I used hot glue to cover the headband--it looked sloppy, and I worried about how well it would hold up. I tried a pair using your method of covering the headband with fabric and sewing on the ears, and they look so much better!

[@kristenswanson5872]

I absolutely love watching these tutorials! One of these days, I'll have enough free time to give this a try lol I've always wanted to make my own pair of ears! Thank you for another great video, Emily! :)

[@user-zy4il3yl1e]

Definitely late but it's so glad to see you post again! It makes my day, your tutorials are definitely the best out there

[@ASMRshayla]

Love your tutorials so much! So easy to follow and well done. I also love your pin videos a lot too. Hope to see an updated sweets and snacks board from you soon. Definitely my favorite of yours.

[@disneylandgirlygirl]

Oh my gosh....THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! ❤❤❤ you make the best ears! I just got a new sewing machine (which I saw was the sams as yours) and Im learning to make my ears better. Your tutorials are the best there is!

[@Matt-eb9ne]

Another awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing how you make mouse ears, it is always great to watch these types of videos. 😄

[@donnamac8477]

I’ve been doing this a while. I like it so much better! Well done Emily! ❤

[@bridgeteastman2560]

Your tutorial was great! The next time I make ears, I'll try sewing mt own fabric headband!!!

[@natalieruby7934]

Yay!!! I've done this a few years back with cotton fabric, and yikes, it was harder to get on vs. a fabric that is semi stretchy. Thank yoj!!

[@tayloresquivel8393]

Great video!

[@lorimassey9920]

Another great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

[@anyonecandiy]

Best tutorial!!!

[@grandmajeddah1963]

Love these tutorials❤❤

[@avib943]

Every time I think my ear game is top notch, you show me how to up my game! Thank you so much! One request: can you do a tutorial one the pillow/ bubble style bow please? I’m not sold on the pattern I created and I would love to see your take on it.

[@MagicallyEmily]

If you look at my Disney vs DIY ear videos, there’s examples of a few stuffed bows I’ve made!

[@lotte.w8142]

I absolutely love this tutorial! This will definitely make my mouse ears look more professional. Thank you!

[@Kirschhh_]

I've been waiting for this video because I was quite curious how you do it. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@missgellybean6348]

Thank you for this!! I do okay with covering my headbands but somehow when the fabric color is less forgiving I get a gluey mess. I am going to try this process today.

[@DeeDee-wd5tr]

Emily, your tutorial videos are so well done. I always wondered how the sewn headbands were made, thank you for sharing 💜 You make the coolest mouse ears!! I would really love to buy a pair of your beignet ears or churro ears! Will you be selling them anytime soon?🙂

[@MagicallyEmily]

I just recently finished making the last of many beignets and churros from a pre-order I did, so I’ll be making other designs for a little bit.

[@chanellg3743]

Hi Emily, do you sell these ears on your shop?

[@MagicallyEmily]

The ears I made in this video were just a one-off for myself :)

[@HarryLovesRuth]

I did something similar when covering the headband of my daughter's ear defenders. I made my template using the masking tape method (cover in a layer of tape then cut the tape off along your "seams".) The rolled towel was super clever!

[@grandmajeddah1963]

That’s a good idea too

[@DeeDee-wd5tr]

Your mouse ear headbands are so professional looking and beautifully hand made!