How to Make a Headband from an Old T-Shirt

comments (11) April 21st, 2009

Lee Meredith, contributor

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Topstitching is an easy way to brighten up your piece and add a custom touch.

The tie design keeps this project simple to sew, and makes for a headband that fits any size.

Using a T-shirt with a picture can make for a fun, playful headband design!

Topstitching is an easy way to brighten up your piece and add a custom touch.

Photo: Lee Meredith

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When you're done embellishing, tie it on and admire your new look!

Tie it comfortably under your head, just as tight as you want.

You can style the headband either to hold all your hair back out of your face, or just keep your bangs in place, however you like. (My bangs are currently growing out and constantly in need of adjustment!)

I love using a headband to keep my hair under control in warm weather.

This green tie-dye headband was stamped with a linoleum block print before sewing the seam.

Printing is a fun way to embellish the headband, but do it before sewing so the surface is flat.

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Comments (11)

BellaPerlaJewelry writes: i love to make things out of t-shirts, this was great
Posted: 1:12 pm on November 23rd

FriendyWendy writes: love it, love it, love it! wahoo - high five!...neighbor!
Posted: 10:17 pm on July 17th

DEBDIDIT writes: going to make one right now...THANK YOU
Posted: 5:23 pm on July 7th

hehehaha_samantha writes: WOO....VERY VERY GOOG IDEA TO RECYCLE MY VINTAGE T SHIRT,THANKS
Posted: 5:17 am on June 8th

smartstyle writes: Loven it!!
Posted: 7:02 pm on May 17th

Dora_Quevedo writes: This is great, so very practical! Thanks a bunch!
Posted: 2:45 pm on May 10th

tamdoll writes: This looks like a fun project. I don't wear them, but I'm going to forward this to my girls and see if they want me to make some for them.
Thanks!
Posted: 11:29 am on April 25th

paperrain writes: FAB!
Posted: 7:19 pm on April 22nd

doms218 writes: i LOVE headbands too! i'm cutting my tee shirts today... just have to figure out how to use my "new" sewing machine :)
Posted: 3:21 pm on April 22nd

MGgallery writes: These headbands are great, Lee. I love to repurpose old t shirts. It's always too sad to throw them out. Thanks for sharing!
Posted: 11:22 am on April 21st

sarahbcraw writes: Ooh great idea! I love headbands, so I def want to try this.
Posted: 6:30 am on April 21st

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