A headband is a very cute accessory that can decorate even the most simple hairstyle on short hair. There are many varieties of such decorations. In this article we will tell you how to make a headband from fabric, with flowers and the trend of the season is the Solokha headband.
Scarf headband
Start by choosing a cute fabric. It is best if it is made of satin or other shiny fabric. Accessories with flowers or Chinese patterns look very nice. In this case, such a bandage can be wide or narrow.
Rockabilly
There is no need to sew anything to make this headband. It is enough to take a long scarf or handkerchief and fold it into a thin strip. After this, you need to wrap your head in a scarf so that the middle of the scarf is at the back of your head. As a result, you will have two ends hanging on your forehead. They must be crossed one with the other, and the harnesses must be hidden in the back of the head. This kind of jewelry is suitable for girls with long and curly hair.
Narrow scarf headband
Fold the scarf into a narrow strip and wrap it around your head, as in the first method, tie the ends into a knot on the top of your head, and hide the long straps behind the first strip of fabric that wraps your head. A similar headband suits girls who love to make a babette or a stylish bun on the top of their head. In this case, the decoration can be supplemented with a brooch.
Solokha headband
This is the trend of the season, which you can easily make yourself. Buy chiffon or knitwear. Buy fabric with a floral print or pattern. Roll the fabric into a tube and stitch it. Thread a rubber band inside the tube. With its help, the decoration will stay on the hair. Now sew a bow and tie it on the headband. Using a thin wire, make the ends of the bow stick out in different directions.
Bandage using the kanzashi technique
For this you will need a base. This can be regular knitted fabric or wide elastic. Purchase wide ribbon and beads from a hardware store. Now cut the tape into rectangles and fold them diagonally. Hold the resulting triangle with tweezers and burn the base with a lighter. This way the edges of the figure will be glued together. Fold the triangle again at opposite corners and use a lighter to follow the cut line. You will get a textured petal. Make 12 of these petals. The wider the ribbon, the larger the petals will be. Thread the pieces onto a thread and pull it off. You will get a flower, all that remains is to decorate the middle with a bead or glue a pebble. Sew the flower onto the elastic fabric base. Usually such dressings are made for newborns. To make the bandage seem delicate, the base can be crocheted. In this case, purchase yarn that stretches.
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 headband - two rectangles with sides 27*50 cm.
2. I fold the parts in half one by one and sew them on 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.
Stylish and not so stylish, with flowers and butterflies, with rhinestones or woven from beads, or simply twisted from old T-shirts... Among the enchanting variety of “store” options, a do-it-yourself headband always stands out for its individual approach to design. By devoting a little time to simple work, you can create beautiful thing, which will suit you.
Where to begin?
- Where do we start? We decide on the base, what it will be - fabric or leather, ready-made knitwear or a strip knitted with our own hands. Then the main idea for the design is required, and inspiration can be gleaned by simply looking out the window. Leaves, flowers, branches, clouds... There the dog ran, and the cat was basking in the sun... By the way, a great idea for children's decoration! A headband with a funny cat face, and maybe even a couple of kittens with bows.
- Step two - make a sketch or template for the drawing, select necessary materials and color combination, arm yourself with tools. You will definitely need: scissors, a needle, thread, PVA glue (for attaching rhinestones, feathers or sparkles). The third step is the design of the main accent, from which we will create it: fabric for applique, colored threads, ribbons, crystals, beads, textile or leather cords, the list can be infinitely long.
- Simplify your choice by simply deciding on the purpose of the decoration - for every day or for a special occasion, and begin to implement a unique idea.
Fashionable girls
It is better to make a DIY headband for little ones soft, without metal or glass in the decoration, so that the baby does not get hurt. Crochet or knitted, with flowers and frills on the edge, with pearls or intricate embroidery, head decorations for the youngest fashionistas can easily get into the book of records in the “diversity” category. The resourcefulness of mothers who create masterpieces from literally nothing is amazing. As confirmation - a couple of examples. 
- A bandage made from old T-shirts: two strips are cut off, the edges are stretched lengthwise and processed with a fine zigzag. The thread must be contrasting, or one tone darker than the main color. One strip makes the base of the headband, and the other makes a fantastically beautiful flower! The fabric is simply gathered into a rosette, tied at one edge, it ends up in the middle of the flower, then everything is straightened out. You can depict a violet, and from several layers - a rose. By adjusting the width, we get flowers of different sizes, and the edges can be trimmed with chic golden thread or change their shape simply by working with scissors.
- A headband made of ready-made cotton lace: the ribbon is fixed on a soft base, decorated on the sides with a frill, and in the middle - intertwined with threads with beads or embroidered pearl beads. Despite its simplicity, the number of options is enormous, if you take into account the combinations of pattern and color, the arrangement of beads or lace patterns.
DIY headband for girls: simplest option decorations - in the form of a regular “braid”. Prepare the components: braid of two colors, a thread of thin plastic beads and a round elastic band. What we do: 
- We tie the folded braid and beads to the elastic band using a flat knot, as for a tie.
- We braid a braid of the required length, secure the ends with the same knot on the same elastic band, cut off the excess and hide the “tails” inside.
- If you want to make a double headband, then make another braid and fix it next to the first one.
Vary colors, textures, weaving options; instead of beads, use gold cords or leather ribbons with a figured edge. But every time there is a new unique thing and a reason to be proud of yourself and your daughter.
Headbands are one of the most favorite and popular hair accessories today. Both simple student girls and the most popular girls decorate themselves with them. Hollywood stars, and mothers of their little princesses. It is truly universal and stylish decoration You don’t have to buy it in a specialized store; you can make it yourself from a minimum of ingredients and get maximum results. Our master class will tell you how to make a stylish headband quickly and easily with your own hands from high-quality fabric.
Making a DIY headband from fabric for a little princess
To create a soft headband for a girl you will need:
- lace
- felt circle
- button or bead for decoration
- wide openwork elastic band
- scissors
- thermal glue gun
Using thermal glue gun Gathered lace is glued onto a small felt circle or thick cotton pad from the edge in a spiral motion towards the center.
A bead or button is fixed with glue in the middle.
The reverse side of the felt circle is glued with hot glue or sewn onto a wide openwork elastic band according to the size of the head, the edges of which are sewn together to form a headband.
That's all, 15 minutes and the charming headband with a lace flower for your little princess is ready. The photo below shows children's headbands made in a similar way.
Trying to create a head accessory in pin-up style
The pin-up headband is versatile for many styles and looks, and its ease of making and ease of wear make it one of our favorite hair accessories. To create a stylish hairstyle in the pin-up style, or in our opinion, in the “solokha” style, you need to make a high ponytail or a voluminous hair bump and tie a scarf twisted into a rope or a small piece of fabric around your head. And we’ll tell you how to do this in more detail.
A square scarf made of lightweight fabric is folded diagonally, thereby forming a triangle.
The larger corner of the triangle is folded inward almost to the middle, then the scarf is folded again, after which a ribbon with sharp ends is formed.
The scarf, folded in the manner described above, is tied around the head so that the ends of the tape are above the face.
Then the scarf is tied into a large beautiful knot, and its ends are tucked inside.
Another way to finish tying such a scarf is to tie the ends of the ribbon into a bow or leave them sticking out in different directions.
The basis of such a bandage is a thin openwork ribbon with an elastic band, straight or braided. leather cord. Such a soft headband is decorated with a bow, flower, hearts and other three-dimensional figures made of lace or fabric.
How to make a flower to decorate a thin leather cord headband
Option 1.For a flower you will need a fairly dense one that holds its shape well, but at the same time soft fabric, for example, felt. 4 circles or 4 hearts are cut out of felt. The first piece is folded in half, then a drop of hot glue is dropped into the center of the folded figure, onto which the second piece folded in half is fixed. After the glue has set, the same action is repeated with the remaining figures.
From thin light fabric, 15 or more identical circles are cut out, which are first connected with a pin for ease of work, and then hand-stitched with a needle and thread using several stitches. The thread is tightened and forms a flower, the petals of which can be adjusted.
Nylon children's tights have the necessary softness and elasticity; this material is ideal for a headband for both an adult and a child. This bandage is distinguished by its simplicity and ease of manufacture.
A strip is cut off from the tights, slightly smaller than the circumference of the head, since the nylon stretches well, and if you make the strip equal to the size of the head, the finished bandage will slide over the eyes. A strip of nylon tights must be sewn together with its edges, forming a circle. Using a thread and a needle, neat stitches are made manually along the machine seam, the thread is slightly tightened. A small rectangle of approximately 3x6 cm is cut out of the remnants of the nylon, which is used to wrap the slightly tightened seam of the bandage. The edges of the rectangle are sewn together, the seam is turned inside the bandage. This rectangle is decorated with a flower, bow or appliqué made of fabric and beads.
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With the right headband, you can support the theme of any outfit, from vintage to boho to ultra-modern. Judging by the growing popularity of headbands and headbands, this accessory is a must-have item in every wardrobe. Someone may say: “Bandages don’t suit me!” But here it’s the same as with red lipstick: the main thing is to find yours. There are no women who cannot wear a headband or headband.
You may have to spend some time searching for a unique piece of jewelry that... the best way reflects your understanding fashion trends. Pair your existing hairstyle with one of these amazing accessories, we're sure you'll be able to turn heads the moment you step into the room. Choose a patterned, wide headband for an extravagant look, or a thin, solid stripe for a sleeker, more sophisticated look.
Various prints look so fashionable that it is impossible not to experiment. Floral and leopard patterns, checks - these are just some of the trends that have been fashionable for several seasons, from which you should definitely choose something. Hairbands are especially suitable for those girls and women who want to emphasize their flirtatiousness and bohemian image.
Hair bands can be worn with stylish styles such as buns, sophisticated elegant hairstyles, or with hair left loosely down. The latter will make you look casual and relaxed—ideal for a summer vacation.
Making your own hair bandage
1. Take a long strip of fabric or scarf (preferably elastic fabric)
2. Place the middle of the fabric strip at the base of the neck.
3. Cross the stripes over your forehead once.
4. Cross a second time.
5. Tie the ends at the back!
It's so simple and easy to change your look, an idea for every day.
How to Wear a Hairband
The hair band can be worn in different ways: on the forehead, on the hair.
It should be borne in mind that the first option, when the bandage tightens the forehead and hair will do not everyone. If you have round cheeks, then a drawstring in the middle of your forehead will only emphasize them. If the forehead is low, then the headband should be worn higher, at the hairline - in this case the forehead appears higher. For very high forehead Wide bandages are suitable.
You should also consider how full your hair is. If to thick hair almost any headbands and headbands are suitable, then on thin hair a wide bandage will look too heavy. In any case, nothing prevents you from experimenting with ribbons (or scarves twisted into strands) of different widths. This will help you understand what works best for your face shape and hair type.
Also pay attention to the texture of the bandage and the fabric from which the accessory is made. Silk and lace will work wonders with clothes in a formal or romantic style. Ribbons with beads, feathers, spikes and rivets are a must. They will be suitable for parties, festivals and other special occasions.
The color and design of the headband is another point that you should decide on. Everything is simple here. Pastels are ideal for romance, while... bright shades simply designed to instantly attract attention. Choose a color according to your preferences and your color type. And, of course, try on the headband before you buy it.
Either way, you'll feel special with a headband. This is undoubtedly a very romantic accessory. There are elegant headbands and hoops to match evening dress, but, as a rule, headbands ideally emphasize the following styles: boho, ethnic, rustic, casual, romantic. If you combine dressings with casual clothes, you don’t have to worry about style. The headband will add a certain chic to the whole image and will cope with this task perfectly on its own.
