I had an old shirt that I was about to donate, but I loved the print so much I wanted to find something to do with it. I love the twisted headbands I have been seeing everywhere and decided to make one of my own.
Materials:
knit fabric (or old t-shirt)
matching thread
STEP 1: Cut two strips out of the knit fabric. that are double the final width you want your headband straps to be. My strips were approximately 4 in x 20 in.
STEP 2: Fold each strip in half (with right sides facing) and sew down the long side of raw edges. Flip right side out. Now you will have two "tubes".
STEP 3: Lay out tubes (seam sides up) in the shape of an "X".
STEP 4: Fold strips over so that they are linked together, matching up the raw edges.
STEP 5: Take the unfinished headband and wrap around your head to see how tight to make it. Line up all raw edges and sew together with a straight stitch. Cut off any excess.
STEP 6: Flip seam to the inside of headband and wear!
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This is so great! I've needed to revamp my summer hair accessories, I can't wait to test it out for myself!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally just made one of these in less than like 10minutes - Im not a sewer and dont have a sewing machine - I used HOT GLUE !!! Idk how well it will hold up but Im pretty excited about right now LOL - Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jill;)
ReplyDeleteI am all about hot glue! Ha! Glad it worked out for you:) I would think as long as you dont need to wash it...the hot glue should work just fine! Good thinking;)
Thanks so much for the tutorial I had no idea it was so easy! You're steps are the best I've found. Keep the tips coming please :)
ReplyDeleteI really love the pattern you´ve used for your turban. We have our own vintage inspired turban that is perfect for the party season: http://etralalondon.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/diy-turban-tutorial.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for this tutorial! I just used it today (with a little something extra). Check it out on my blog if you want :D http://ellaandharry.blogspot.ca/2013/01/this-from-that-series-headband-from-old.html
ReplyDeleteJessica
i tried one myself..god its so pretty :)
ReplyDeletethanks a lot
Used your tutorial and linked back to it on my blog! Thanks for this! Hope you have a great day!
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