These elastic headbands are super comfortable and great for keeping hair off your face. Make a headband in your favourite pattern or colour, or make a bunch to match every outfit. These fabric hair accessories also make great homemade gifts!
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What size fabric headbands does this pattern make?
The fabric headbands made in the tutorial above are 2 inches wide, and about 22 inches around, or 26 inches with the elastic stretched. They’re meant to fit the head of an average adult woman (with a head diameter between 21 and 23 inches). We also made a skinnier 1-1/4 inch wide headband. To make a headband of this width, start with fabric that’s 3-1/2 inches wide (instead of 5 inches wide).
Can I make my DIY fabric headband bigger or smaller?
Yes, it’s easy enough to adjust the headband to fit any size of head. Start by measuring your head from the base of the neck to where you’d like the headband to sit on the top of your head. We made our headband for a head with a diameter of 22 inches. The length of the fabric (18 inches) plus the elastic (5 inches) is 1 inch larger than the head diameter, which allows for seams. To make a smaller or larger headband, add or subtract from the length of the larger piece as needed. The elastic length and the smaller piece of fabric should stay the same size. You can also make headbands of different widths, like we did. Adjust the width of the main fabric, but keep the length of the fabric and the elastic the same.
What’s the best material for making fabric headbands?
We definitely recommend using cotton fabric to make your DIY headband. It’s easy to sew, and it’s lightweight, breathable, and gentle on hair.
Fabric headbands are such a fun way to add a pop of colour to any outfit, and they’re really easy to sew together! DIY headbands are also a great stash busting project (aka a way to use up leftover fabric!).
Here’s even more fun DIY ideas:
How to Make a Scrunchie
Crochet Scrunchie
Furoshiki Fabric Gift Wrapping
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