Perfectly complement the summer look of a modern teenage girl.
Summer is simply created for bright colors and incredible experiments. And if you haven't tried it yet, this might be just what you need. It's also a great way to add a little fun and spice up your usual summer wardrobe. Start with simple things like headbands.
We suggest transforming an old T-shirt and making cool tie-dye headbands out of it. These DIY headbands will become stylish and popular summer accessories.
How to tie-dye a T-shirt
To dye fabric, it is better, of course, to use an old white T-shirt, which is sure to be found in every closet. But you can also use T-shirts in delicate solid colors.
To tie dye a T-shirt you will need:
- paints;
- stationery erasers;
- gloves;
- cling film;
- a plastic ziplock bag to put clothes in;
- syringes or plastic sauce bottles.
To make a T-shirt headband, you will also need:
- scissors;
- thread and needle or sewing machine.
One of the most interesting parts of the tie-dye process is the variety of patterns that depend on how exactly you fold and elasticize the fabric. Having chosen the desired option, twist the T-shirt accordingly, carefully add paint to different areas of the fabric and wrap in cling film or place in a plastic bag so that the paint saturates the fabric well.
For rich colors, the fabric should be soaked in the dye for 6-8 hours. If you want to get delicate pastel shades, just leave the paint on the fabric for about 30 minutes.
Once the dye has reached your desired intensity, carefully unroll the T-shirt, remove the elastic bands, rinse the T-shirt to remove excess dye, and wash it in hot water with a minimal amount of powder.
Dry your dyed t-shirt and start making bandages!
Tips and hacks for successfully tie-dyeing fabric
- Be sure to wear gloves if you don't want your fingers to stain as well. While working with paints, put on an apron or old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, and be sure to cover your work surface with something.
- It is better to use cotton fabrics for dyeing. Synthetics, of course, will dye, but most likely the color will disappear after several washes.
- Tie (or pull with an elastic band) the fabric very tightly, because when wet, cotton expands in volume.
- Make sure that the dye gets into all the folds of the fabric if you want a completely painted T-shirt.
3 options on how to make a stylish DIY headband from an old T-shirt
With a brightly colored tie-dye t-shirt on hand, you can start sewing headbands.
DIY braided headband
If you know how to braid hair, you can make a cool braided headband. Cut the fabric into 9 strips long enough to cover your head. Braid 3 separate fabric braids. Connect the ends of each braid together using a sewing machine to create three different braided headbands. As soon as each braid is ready, put them together and run a stitch in one place (at the seams) through all three braids, thus sewing them to each other.
Headband with knot
Take a rectangular piece of fabric from which you will need to cut 2 long wide strips. Fold the fabric in half and cut out two rectangular strips 33 cm long and 6 cm wide. Make the ends of the strips rounded.
Place the two strips right sides together and sew with a zigzag stitch, leaving a small 5cm opening to turn the bandage outwards. Turn the fabric inside out and sew up the hole. Iron the bandage. All that remains is to tie it on your head with a double knot. That's all!
DIY Twisted Headband
Cut two rectangular strips of fabric about 35cm long, fold each in half and fold them crosswise. Make sure the stripes actually intersect. Pull the ends to create a weave of stripes in the middle. Sew the ends of each strip together without unraveling the bandage. Then sew a button to one end of the bandage and make a hole on the other.
Photo source: www.encouragefashion.com
Your new DIY headband is ready!
Now you know how to put an old T-shirt to good use. Such bright fabric headbands, made by yourself, will become an indispensable accessory near the pool or at sea, as well as a bright accent in your summer wardrobe.
This summer we wore the now fashionable headbands. In winter, I suggest switching to warm bandages! They are no less beautiful and stylish, and making such a headband with your own hands is not at all difficult.
To make your own headband you will need:
- Fleece in different colors (you can buy it at the store or use an old wool sweater)
- Button or button
- Scissors
- Threads and sewing machine
- Fantasy
Step one
Having puzzled myself about making a headband, I went to the store looking for fleece in different colors. I didn’t manage to find much, but I was pleased with the combination of the chosen colors. You can also successfully use an old wool sweater that has shrunk in the wash or has not been worn for a long time. 60-70 centimeters of fleece is enough to make one headband for an adult.
Step two
I made this paper template.
On it I indicated the size of the bandage. In the narrow part of the bandage the height is 7 cm, the length of the entire bandage is 70 cm, in the wide part of the bandage it is 15 cm. It is better if you use a centimeter to measure the circumference of your head and add 5 cm to the seam. You can also cut out any shape for the headband. Fold the long sides in approximately 1 cm and stitch.
Now wrap the bandage around your head to adjust its length if necessary. Fold the edges of the short sides 1-1.5 cm and stitch.
Make a loop at one end of the headband and sew a button on the other, or you can use a button
Step three
The loop should be slightly smaller than the button. For stretchy wool fabric, it is not necessary to sew on a button.
Decorate the headband to your liking. I cut out lots of little blue flowers from blue fleece and sewed them on randomly.
You can sew on the decor using a sewing machine, but I usually do it by hand. I made small stitches in the center of the flower using yellow thread, I think it's really cute! The bandage is ready!
Step four
As you can see, a beautiful hand-sewn headband is not a dream, but a reality! I told you it's not difficult at all. You can also wrap the wool fabric in any knit fabric you like for a completely different look!
Woolen fabric can be folded in half, then the headband will be even warmer. After making my first headband, I couldn't stop! Using the basic blank, I made many types of decor. For example, this gray headband with flowers.
I have my absolute favorite headband. It's a trendy yellow headband with a huge bow on the side.
If you decide to make the same one, keep in mind that in this case the bow needs to be sewn on and then placed on glue. As you can see, the possibilities are endless! I wish everyone good luck!
Girls love to dress up and try on different accessories. One of the most sophisticated and neat is the headband. An alternative decoration is a headband, but this accessory is much more common among the fair sex. This head accessory is an improved version of the headband that can be worn with different outfits, turning them into complete looks.
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It doesn’t take a lot of time or materials to make a beautiful head decoration. All you need is pieces of fabric, thread, scissors, a needle and satin ribbons. You can decorate the accessory in a variety of ways - with beads, ribbons, a finished brooch. Making a baby headband with your own hands is a pleasure.
Benefits of a headband for girls
This original accessory has many advantages:
- Tying knots takes no more than five seconds, and if there is a special elastic band inside the bandage, then even less.
- The headband will decorate both everyday and festive outfits.
- This hair accessory looks great with any hairstyle - loose hair, ponytails or braids.
- With a headband you can create extraordinary Greek hairstyles and diversify your child’s style.
- The accessory allows you to pull short, unruly hair back, and it will not interfere with the child during everyday activities.
- A wide accessory does not require constant combing of unruly hair.
The headband can be combined with any clothing: skirt, jeans,... Such an accessory Suitable for a newborn baby or preschool girl. The accessory will immediately add zest to the outfit, making it beautiful and complete. A child's look changes depending on the accessories added to the outfit, and a headband is great for changing up the look.
Base for dressing
To make an accessory with your own hands that will fit comfortably, you need to measure the circumference of the child’s head and cut a rectangle from fabric with a margin threading the elastic. To measure the circumference of your head, use a centimeter tape. In no case should it be tightened too tightly, because even the most elastic material can put pressure on the child and create discomfort. You should not use lace or thread, as these materials give a large error. Due to the stretching of the lace, the size of the headband may not match the circumference of the child's head.
It is better to choose soft, elastic fabric for the base. You should rely on the season in which you plan to wear the accessory. If the decoration will complement summer looks, it is better to choose tulle, stretch, organza. If the headband is a winter accessory, you should choose wool or velvet for wearing the accessory in the building. It is important to remember that such decoration is not an alternative to a hat, since it does not protect the head from the cold, even if it is made of woolen material. Part of the head in this accessory remains open, and this causes enormous harm to children's health.
It is better to choose cotton headbands for newborn babies, which will not cause allergies in children. may cause irritation. During the hot period, wool and dense materials should be avoided to prevent the child’s head from sweating.
How to make baby headbands with your own hands
How to make a headband with your own hands? To make a beautiful headband for your baby, you need to use high-quality fabric and unusual decorations. This master class uses lace braid, which will become a wonderful basis for a future accessory.
Materials:
- lace braid;
- tape measure;
- scissors;
- threads in the color of the braid;
- needle;
- cotton fabric for decoration;
- large beads or rhinestones for decoration.
Let's get started with step-by-step instructions for making a beautiful hair ribbon. To make a bandage with your own hands, you need:
- Measure the circumference of the child's head.
- The length of the bandage should match the circumference of the head in centimeters. If the strip of braid is longer, the bandage will fall off. If the tape is shorter, then the accessory will press. Cut the lace to fit the circumference of the baby's head.
- Using thread and needle connect the two ends of the tape. You need to sew the tape carefully. This can be done with hot glue, but then the decoration will not be as durable.
- For three colors, cut three strips of cotton fabric 30 cm long and 8 cm wide.
- The bottom of the strip process with large stitches. Stitch carefully. Assemble the workpiece into an accordion on a thread, slowly pulling it out.
- Close the strip of fabric into a circle and tie a knot. To make the circle look neat, tie a thread on the back of the product.
- Glue beads or rhinestones representing stamens onto the finished flower.
- Sew onto the lace braid with threads or glue with hot glue. The decoration is ready.
How to make flowers for a headband
The head decoration looks especially delicate with flowers. They can be made from different materials, but the simplest option is to use fabric.
Materials:
- soft fabric;
- hot glue;
- scissors;
- felt.
To make a beautiful flower for a headband, you need:
- Cut 30 circles with a diameter of 5 cm from soft fabric. Such flowers will be lush and beautiful.
- Cut a circle with a diameter of 5 cm from felt. This is the basis of the future flower.
- Finish the edges of the fabric as needed. If there are no threads sticking out of the fabric, then you can skip this step.
- Grab one of the fabric circles in the middle so that it gathers into a kind of bag. The bag may have a lot of folds, but this is normal. Glue the bag onto the felt base with hot glue.
- Fold the fabric circles into a bag and glue them onto a felt base, and then place them on top of each other. In the process, they can be fluffed to make the flower lush and beautiful.
A headband is a wonderful accessory for a little girl. It will complement any outfit and will be a beautiful addition to the image.
Today I will show you how to sew a headband in 30 minutes. After sewing it, I realized how comfortable and practical this headdress is. How did I ever manage without her? After all, it is suitable not only for summer, but also for warm autumn, when it is still hot in a hat and it is desirable to cover your ears. I’m also terribly lazy in terms of figuring out how to beautifully tie a scarf on my head, but with this headband I don’t need to waste time, everything has already been thought of and I just put it on my head and voila, an instant beauty)!
To sew a headband, you don’t have to buy fabric; look in your closets, you might have scraps of fabric lying around. For example, I took my neckerchief, which I don’t wear, but now it has found its use.
What did I need to sew a headband?
- cotton or viscose fabric - 30 cm.
- elastic band wide 3 cm - 14.5 cm.
- thread in color 1 spool
- sewing tools - scissors, measuring tape, safety pin
How to sew a headband step by step
The headband consists of three parts - these are two upper parts that cross each other and a lower part with an elastic band.
1. I cut out the upper parts of the bandage - two rectangles with sides 27*50 cm.
2. I fold the parts in half one by one and sew them together using a sewing machine.
3. I iron it at a low temperature so that the seam is in the middle of the parts.
4. I cut out the bottom part of the bandage for the elastic band.
5. I sew the bottom piece along the side seam, retreating from the edge by the width of the foot. To turn the part out, I attach a safety pin to one edge and draw it along the entire length from the inside to the other end. I iron it.
6. I push the elastic band inside using the same pin.
7. I fix the elastic band inside. To do this, I sew it on a sewing machine to the fabric on both sides.
This is what should happen in the end. Using an elastic band, the headband will fit any head circumference.
8. I tie the upper parts of the bandage together as shown in the photo.
9. I place counter folds at the ends of the upper parts of the bandage.
So that the width of the upper parts with folded folds is equal to the width of the lower part with elastic.
10. I place the piece with the elastic on one of the top pieces of the bandage, so that the seam on the top piece is at the bottom. I sew them together.
Then I do the same with the second top piece.
These cute hairbands - how can they leave anyone indifferent? Of course not. We have chosen the most feminine and cute options for you - headbands with Cat ears. Any girl, girl, or charming lady will definitely need such accessories. Our master class will be about how to sew a headband quickly, in one evening.
Headband with ears - pattern and master class
This cute headband is made from soft fleece or cotton terry cloth (cut up an old towel). You can also use knitted fabric - it should be plain, without a pattern. Whether you make a warm stripe or not depends on the thickness of the fabric. It will be especially interesting for beginning needlewomen to create - they will probably be interested in both the process and the result.
Make a pattern out of paper - you will probably need it later. If you like the result, you can repeat it for a friend. Such an original DIY head accessory can easily replace a hat in the spring, when the sun is warm and you want to finally take off your hat. The pattern is given for a head for a girl with a head volume of 54-55 cm. If you need a pattern for a smaller size, subtract as many cm from the main part as the desired head size is smaller.
To work you will need:
- A piece of fleece, jersey or terry cloth – 55/26 cm.
- A piece of light material for the inner ear. (14/16 cm.)
- Scissors.
- Paper, pencil, ruler.
- Threads to match the color of the product.
- A piece of ordinary gum 5-6 cm.
- Tailor's pins.
- Sewing machine or just a needle and thread.
- A little padding polyester, holofan, holofiber, thin foam rubber - whatever is on hand - filler for the ears.
- 2 pieces of thick plastic (can be cut from a stationery folder), or polyethylene for the ears.
The pattern will be very simple. We need the main part 45/26 cm. – 2 pieces. additional piece for elastic 6/10 cm - 2 pieces. Next we need to cut out 2 parts of the ears from the main part, 8 cm wide and 9 cm high. We will also need 2 parts of the inner ears, wide. 7 cm and height 8 cm.
All details are given without seam allowance! Accordingly, when cutting, you need to add another 0.7-1 cm to the seams.
If you don’t have a sewing machine at the moment, don’t worry. The bandage can also be sewn on the hands using a needle-forward stitch, although this will take more time. If you want to make beautiful hand stitches, use a ruler and a pencil or pen to draw the seam lines in advance - this way you will follow the lines exactly and the seams will be smoother. In the diagram, the ears are round in shape; if you wish, the shape of the ears can be slightly stretched upward.
Let's start with the pattern. Transfer all the data onto paper, cut out the details. We put it on the fabric, pin it, and, adding 0.7-1 cm to the allowance on each side, we cut out all the details. The plastic for the ears (it is needed for the ears to stand up) must be cut without adding 0.7 - 1 cm to the allowance. In the future, when we sew the ears to the main part, the plastic should not interfere with us.
First you need to sew the ears. To do this, take the “ear main part” piece, place it front to front “inner ear part” on top, pin it together or immediately stitch it, don’t touch the base! We turn the ears onto the face.
Next, we insert plastic into the ears and fill them a little with filler. We pin the bases of the ears with pins or sew them with a running stitch. We must fold the main piece in half, face down, and mark this place with a pencil.
Then we mark the places of the ears with a ruler and pencil (see pattern), combine the ears and the places where they should be. We insert the ears inward, with the inner ear down, something like this: the entire ear part is inside, and only 0.7-1 cm of allowance sticks out. We fix the ears with pins and sew the main part along the long side. We sew by machine or by hand, using this stitch or the “forward needle” stitch.
We sewed along the long side and turned the main part inside out. Next, take the piece “for the elastic” and stitch it along the long side, folding it in half. We need this part in order to insert an elastic band into it. We turned it inside out, inserted an elastic band inside and secured its ends on one side and the other. The result was an “accordion”.
Next, we place the main part with the ears already sewn on so that the ears are in the middle of the strip. We fold the side sections of the main part into folds so that only 3 cm of the side section remains. If the seam is too thick or rough, sew the corners of the main part and trim off the excess. We must align the accordion and the ends of the main part. We pin the sections with pins and stitch them. If you want the seam to look neat, it is better to do everything manually with a hidden seam.
This comfortable, warm headband will be useful for sleeping and more. It is cozy and warm, and only you can decide what material to sew it from. Most likely, terry cloth will be ideal. When sewing, smooth the fabric - then the terry will not fall into the stitching.
For this work you will need 2 pieces of fabric, preferably terry, 2 Velcro, embroidery thread (floss or any colored thread), a needle and thread to match the color of the fabric. Ideally, a sewing machine.
The pattern is the simplest - it does not have to be done on paper - you can immediately draw it on the back of the fabric.
There should be 2 such parts. The length of each depends on the size of the head, add 10 cm to the size of the head. The width of 1 part is 9-10 cm.
First, we embroider the cat’s face onto 1 piece, then sew both main pieces together, folding them with the front sides inward. We leave a small unstitched area of 6-7 cm, through which we then turn the bandage inside out.
