DIY fabric headbands: step-by-step tutorial
Headbands are cute hair accessories and often are not only practical but also fashionable.
- They can absorb sweat and keep it from reaching the eyes when you are running or exercising
- They also can keep unruly hair out of your face
- A headband can be a stylish item for your head especially if it has an interesting shape or decorated with ribbons or fabric flowers
- Headbands can transform ordinary outfit into something special and exceptional
- A headband is a very easy item to sew for a beginner sewist and can be a step in your sewing journey, it’s a really good item for practicing
- You can use your scrap fabric to make as many different headbands as you wish
With that being said, let me show you how to make a turban headband. I made it from 100% silk fabric left after I made a silk robe. So my headband matches my outfit quite nicely. And the material is really soft and absorbent – good for my hair. I love wearing this turban headband while I run errands, or wash my face, or put on a makeup.
1. Cut 3 headband pieces from your fabric:
- 2 pieces 18 x 44 in cm or 7 x 17 ¼ in inches each
- 1 piece 8 x 42 in cm or 3 x 16 ½ in inches
3. Fold pieces of fabric in half lengthwise right sides together, pin (or baste) and stitch (seam allowances are 1 cm or 3/8 in). Don’t forget that for silk fabric you will need to use thin sharp needle size 80/12 or 70/10 and a thin thread (better 100% silk thread). Check your sewing machine settings before stitching on a scrap piece of the same fabric.
4. Press seams on one side. For the narrow piece, I used a regular ruler as you can see in the video below. And for wider pieces, I use a special pressboard. If you don’t have this kind of pressboard I strongly advise you to buy one (here is an affiliate link) if of course, you are serious about your sewing hobby. This is a very useful thing in my sewing arsenal.
6. Press all pieces flat again.
Turn it around hiding the seams inside.
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Great tutorials,love your hints and tips,
Thank you!
I am so glad I found you!!! Can’t wait on what all we are going to accomplish together!!! ?
Love your tutorials, hints and your style. Thank you for making my sewing time better!
Thank you for your sweet note, Gwen!
Love your tutorials. Thank you for taking the time to teach others.
Thank you very much for your sweet note Crystal! I like to sew but now I like even more to write about sewing.
Ahhhhh, adding this to my list….
Thank you! What a clever way of making a headband and so easy!
Everything is easy AFTER you did it, right? When you start a project and you don’t know what the outcome will be, I am always a little worried.