Here’s a quick and easy tutorial for a reversible headband. This makes a fairly wide headband — finished size of 2 1/2″ for adults and 1 3/4″ for kids, so adjust as you like. I used plain elastic in the back, but if you have short hair you might want to make a fabric sleeve, find some decorative elastic, or sew twill tape on top. This is a great project for fabric scraps.
Supplies:
- Fabric scraps (about 18″ long)
- Elastic (about 6 inches of 1/2″ width)
- Fusible interfacing (optional, but recommended)
Step #1:
Cut out template (headband-template.pdf) and make sure it works for your head size. Adjust as needed. Cut one piece of each fabric and one piece of fusible interfacing.
Step #2:
Iron interfacing to back side of one of the cut fabric pieces. Fold down edges of both pieces by 1/2″ and press down (towards wrong side of fabric).
Step #3:
Pin two fabrics together, wrong sides facing, being sure to align them perfectly. Wind a bobbin to match the fabric on the other side. Sew along the outside edges, leaving an opening at each end. Cut your elastic to the desired length (about 6″-7″ for adult sizes, 5″ for kids). Insert into one end and sew into place with a zigzag stitch (reduce tension and use a wide stitch). Repeat on the other end.
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