Catch just one layer of the headband as you do so. If you want to prevent the knot from moving, sew it vertically along its left and right side. Tie the piece around your headband, on the place where the ladder stitch is.įold the raw open ends in and sew them shut by hand. Pin the layers or use clips to secure them. Fold it in half so that the long edges meet and the wrong sides are facing up. Take a piece of fabric 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Don’t worry about the seam, it won’t be visible even if you use the sewing machine. If you want to do it faster, you can go ahead and use a sewing machine. You can do that by hand, using a needle and a thread to sew a ladder stitch. Tuck in the raw edges of the opening and pin them together.Īll that remains now is to sew that opening shut. Turn the headband right side out through that opening. You will notice that the sections you left unstitched in the previous step are now aligned and you have an opening on one of the long sides of the headband. Sew the raw short edges together, using a stretch stitch or a small zig zag stitch. Make sure that the short raw edges are aligned and pin them or secure them with clips. Turn the headband halfway through with a tube turner, a safety pin or by just pushing the fabric through the tube. If you use a regular needle on this kind of fabric, it will slice and pierce the fibers and ruin the entire thing. You need to make a seam that will stretch because if you make a normal seam by using a straight stitch, the thread will snap and the seam will come undone as soon as you stretch the fabric a bit.Īnother important thing you’ll need to remember is to use a jersey needle / ball-point needle that has rounded tip that won’t damage the fabric. If you don’t have one, it’s ok, just use the machine you got but go with a stretch stitch or a zig-zag stitch. Your best bet is to use a serger machine to make a stretch stitch. Use either stretch stitch or a zig zag stitch. Start stitching one inch from the short raw edge and stop one inch from the other short edge. Now you’ll need to sew the long raw edge. Secure the layers in place with pins or clips. STEP 2: Pinįold the fabric piece in half lengthwise so that the long edges are aligned and the wrong side is facing up. Use the pattern you made as a guide for cutting out the fabric. Wide headband headwrap – 10″ (25cm) wideĬut a paper or cardboard rectangle in the measurements you got and that will be your pattern.The width of the headband is your call, this is how I make mine: Subtract an inch from the measurements if your fabric has 50% stretch or one and a half inch if it’s 75% stretch type. My head circumference is 22.5 inches (57cm) and my fabric has 50% stretch so the length of my headband is 21.5″ (54cm) Wrap the tape around your head at an angle, so that it goes from above your forehead, to behind the ears and towards the nape of your neck. Use a measuring tape to measure the circumference of your head. The first thing you’ll have to do is to make a custom headband pattern, according to your measurements. Some of the links may be affiliate meaning we earn a small commission if an item is purchased.ĭIY Fabric Headband INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1: Make the headband pattern We occasionally link to goods offered by vendors to help the reader find relevant products.
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Here’s a tutorial that will teach you how to sew a stretchy headband, in a fun and easy way and in less than 10 minutes Making your own headbands is super easy, and you can quickly sew half a dozen for almost any outfit combination. Most people buy ready made headbands in stores, but us sewing enthusiasts aren’t those kinds of people, am I right? If we can sew something, we don’t buy it! Aside from being practical during sports activities, headbands can be a great alternative to hairbands when you want to let your hair rest a bit, or as a casual fashion accessory! Today I will show you how to sew a headband in less than 10 minutes! Headbands are great when you’re playing tennis or basketball, but they aren’t good just for that. How to Sew a Headband – Easy Stretchy Headband Tutorial