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DIY Knotted Headband [Super Quick Tutorial]

I’ve been wanting to make a diy knotted headband for ages!  This week I finally sat down with some of my knit scraps and made some.  Today I’m sharing how you can make a diy knotted headband too.

Learn how to sew a knotted headband quickly using this easy to follow step by step tutorial with pictures. #diyknottedheadband #howtosewaheadband

I love a good headband, especially for bad hair-days and for keeping my hair out of my face at the gym.  These are a great project because they are simple, quick, and they use up scraps.  Anyone can make these! 

Don’t be intimidated by sewing with knits.  Get yourself a ballpoint needle for sewing with knits and be sure to use a zig-zag stitch to allow for some stretch and you’ll be fine.

To make a knotted headband you will need:

Tutorial

Step 1: Wash, dry, and iron your fabric.  If you’re using scraps then you’ve already done this so woot woot!  Then cut out 2 rectangles that measure 31 inches X 3 inches.

The two fabric rectangles cut out to make the diy knotted headband

Step 2: Fold each rectangle in half.  Then cut each end into a point.

the two rectangles of fabric cut out and laid down on the cutting mat to have an angle cut into the ends
point triangle cut into the ends of the long rectancles of fabric

Step 3: Lay down one of the pieces of fabric with the right side up.  Then lay the second piece down on top, with the right side down.  Pin the two pieces together.

The long piece of fabric once the pointy ends have been cut out
the two pieces of fabric cut out and laid together with the right sides together and lines showing where to sew to make the diy knotted headband

 Step 4: Sew almost all the way around the edges, sewing 1/2 inch from the edge.  Stop about 4 inches from where you began.

Step 5: Trim or notch around the pointy ends.  Use the opening that you left unsewn to turn the headband right side out.  Press it flat.

lines drawn across the end of the points to show how to trim down the excess fabric at the corners
the opening needed to turn the diy knotted headband right side out
the fabric once it's been turned right side out and pressed

Step 6: Sew the opening closed.  Wrap the headband around your head and then tie.

the opening sewn shut
DIY knotted headband on a brunette
The DIY Knotted Headband laying on a yellow background

I always feel so awkward when trying to shoot clothes or accessories that I make but I want let you see how things look so here are some “modeling” shots I took for you.

the author modeling the headband
close up shot of the blue headband
Yield: 1 knotted headband

DIY Knotted Headband

DIY Knotted Headband

Make a knotted headband quickly using this easy to follow tutorial.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty easy

Materials

  • two 31 inch X 3 inch pieces of knit fabric

Tools

  • a ballpoint needle
  • coordinating thread
  • a rotary cutting set or scissors
  • a sewing machine (I use a Brother SE400)

Instructions

  1. Wash, dry, and iron your fabric. If you’re using scraps then you’ve already done this so woot woot! Then cut out 2 rectangles that measure 31 inches X 3 inches.
  2. Fold each rectangle in half. Then cut each end into a point.
  3. Lay down one of the pieces of fabric with the right side up. Then lay the second piece down on top, with the right side down. Pin the two pieces together.
  4. Sew almost all the way around the edges, sewing 1/2 inch from the edge. Stop about 4 inches from where you began.
  5. Trim or notch around the pointy ends. Use the opening that you left unsewn to turn the headband right side out. Press it flat.
  6. Sew the opening closed. Wrap the headband around your head and then tie.

Now you’ve got a fun, chic hair accessory.  Go make a bunch of them and let me know how it goes!

Learn how to sew a knotted headband quickly using this easy to follow step by step tutorial with pictures. #diyknottedheadband #howtosewaheadband

If you’re looking for more DIY headband tutorials then be sure to check out my headband round up-

Tennille

Saturday 6th of January 2018

Really cute, and easy to follow directions!

Cat

Saturday 6th of January 2018

Thanks so much! And I love your name by the way :)

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