Maybe you want to make cute hairbands for yourself to keep your hair away while doing your housework, exercising or walking in the park, while enjoying a fresh and colorful look? Here you will find a collection of DIY fabric hair bands that you can use to make hair accessories for yourself, your baby or your little girl. They also make excellent handmade gifts. We'll show you how you can easily sew a hair band yourself to cover up your gray hair when you can't go to the hairdresser. Or if you just want to look cool and carefree. These sewing projects only take you less than 20 minutes! Don't you believe that? See for yourself!
How to make a simple twist headband yourself
Materials and tools:
Fabric scraps – 1 piece with a certain amount of stretch and good bounce back.
sewing machine
Sewing supplies – thread, scissors
Directions:
- Fold the fabric in half so the long ends are together. Sew or hem the long end together to form a tube. Turn it right side out and sew the seam you just sewed down the center of the fabric strip.
- Fold the fabric in half so the short ends are together.
- Stagger the ends so that the center seam of the top half lines up with the right edge of the bottom half. Half of the fabric now overlaps itself and the other half should overlap on the other side.
- Fold the top half of the fabric (the one that doesn't overlap) down so that it lies under the other half.
- Fold the bottom half of the fabric up and over the headband.
- Sew all layers together.
- Flip it over so that the thick seam you just sewed is behind the knot. Fiddle with it to make sure the seam is covered.
Notes: You can easily adjust the size to fit your head - either larger or smaller. You can also adjust the width according to your personal preferences. And if you want to know which hairstyles go with hair bands,read here!
Sew your own hairband from an old T-shirt
What do you need: 2 strips of t-shirt fabric and an elastic band.
Directions:
- Step 1: Cut 2 strips from your t-shirt, each 3cm wide.
- Step 2: Cut away the seams and fold each strip in half lengthwise.
- Step 3: Take each of the two strips and cross them in the middle.
- Step 4: Fold the ends of each side over an elastic band and sew it in place. Sew the other end tight to create a ring. Wear it with the folded part tilted slightly to the side.
DIY Sailor Knot T-Shirt Headband
This headband looks a little more complicated, but it's actually a super simple knot, the sailor's knot. You can use a striped men's t-shirt to create a slightly nautical feel.
Directions:
- Step 1: Cut either 2 or 4 strips depending on how thick you want your knot. You can double your stripes to create a nice, thick look.
- Step 2: Pull the strip firmly to turn your fabric into “yarn.”
- Step 3: Now make your sailor's knot.
How to tie a sailor's knot:
1. Make a loop with one strip and then place the second strip over it like a smiley face.
2. Place the right end of the smiley under the leg of the loop.
3. Take the left side of the smiley and cross it under the top loop.
4. Take the right side of the smiley and place it under the bottom thread under the top loop.
5. Now pull all 4 threads at the same time to tighten the sailor's knot.
- Step 4: Check the fit, trim the ends to the correct length and fold over an elastic band.
- Step 5: Sew them in place by hand or machine. This pretty little sailor's knot leavesevery hairstyle looks chic.
Sew a simple T-shirt headband yourself
This is a really easy DIY project. One cana hair band itselfsew in just a few steps:
- Step 1: Cut a strip of fabric from your t-shirt - twice as wide as desired and at a comfortable length around your head.
- Step 2: Fold the strip at the ends and sew the ends together by machine or by hand.
- Step 3: Turn it right side out and fold it. You now have a stylish headband. You can throw it over messy side bangs, or pair it with workout clothes for the gym.
