Twist Headband
- Posted on 25 April, 2019
- Hair Accessories
- By Anonymous
Hi, this is gon na, be a quick tutorial for how to make the twist headband often sometimes called the turban headband. I'D like to begin by saying that I did not invent this method. It has been around for some time last year when I began making these. I watched numerous YouTube tutorial videos to find the best way to make these. They were all a little bit different, but the one that I found most helpful that I took a helpful tip from was a blog called I'll. Show you mine. So I wanted to give her credit for the tip that kind of changed the headband and made it a little bit better for me. So the only supplies that you will need for this project are your sewing machine and a rectangle of fabric. Now the measurements of the piece that I have here are 20 inches long. That will be the circumference around your head. So if you're making this headband for a child or a preteen, you may wish to reduce that number to 18 or 17. You can play around with it now. The 9 inches is the width of the piece of fabric, and that will be the width of your headband. It will determine the width of your headband, so you can play around with that as well. 9 by 20 is the size that I like best, so you want to make sure that the stretch is running along the length of your fabric, as that will allow the headband to stretch around your head. So let's get started the first step and the construction of our headband is to lay your rectangle of fabric out flat on the table right side up. We are now going to fold it in half lengthwise right sides together lining up the free edges of the fabric. We are now going to sew along this free edge, using about a half an inch seam allowance and a stretch, stitch on your sewing machine, or you may use your serger. We now have our fabric sewn as a tube right sides together along the length and we're going to turn it right-side out and again lay it flat on the table. Now. This time we want the seam that we just created to be facing up and placed in the center of the headband, so smooth it out and as well as you can ensure that the seam is in the center of the headband. We are now going to flip the headband over, so the seam is on the bottom and then we're going to fold it in half lengthwise lining up the short ends of our headband. So here we have the short ends lined up now, I'm going to go slowly with this next step so that it's easy for you to follow. I'M going to take the top layer of the headband and move it to the right about two inches. So the bottom layer of the headband stays stationary and the top layer moves to the right about two inches so that you have the center of your headband. Lined up and the seam of this headband stops at the fold here and the seam of the bottom headband lines up with this fold. Now you have this little flap hanging off here, which you will want to fold behind, and you have the flap on this side that you will want to fold around the top. So now you have created a sandwich with your fabric. That essentially looks like this and they fit together. Now the next step is going to be to sew across the sandwich of fabric, so in all of the layers together, you will do this with your sewing machine, and a straight stitch is fine for this. Many of the tutorials that I watched simply have you sew a straight stitch. The tip that I picked up from the blog I'll show you mine is that if you curve this stitch like a rainbow, then it helps the twist to lay more flat and attractive. So I'm going to begin here so up across and down with a straight stitch on my machine once you've sewn the curved line of stitching to sew your sandwich of fabric together, you will need to clip away the excess fabric, leaving about an eighth of an inch Of fabric remaining being careful not to clip through the stitches that you just made so now, when you open up your headband you'll, have that nice twist that hides your seam so that the back of the headband is flat and smooth. And you can wear your headband with the twist either in the front or the back, giving it a little bit more versatility. So I hope this tutorial was helpful for you and the construction of your twist headband
Comments
merrari: You're an outstanding instructor: this was extremely clear and easy to follow. Go into teaching if you aren't already. THANK YOU!
amandammmq: As others have said, thanks for sharing! I liked that there wasn't a lot of extra talking, just right down to business with clear instructions. For others, my head is 23" around and I made my headband 22" long out of double brushed poly left over from another project. It's such a quick and easy sew, I think I'll end up making a million of them!
Rebecca Lott: I’ve seen for over 60 years, and you are one of the best teachers for sewing I’ve ever seen!! Great job!
Eleshia Howell: Great tutorial! Clear and concise explanations and instructions, enabling us to follow along with the demonstration. Thank you so much, and I loved the tip about the curved stitching for the twist! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TheLadybughug: Your voice and demeanor are so soothing and comforting. And I cannot begin to thank you enough for this tutorial, and the special tip you picked up. I was (am) making buttoned headbands for healthcare workers, and was told that a batch I sent out were too small (I have a fat head, and they fit but hey. ). So I decided to look up how to make headbands with knit and t-shirt fabric. I am so trying this tomorrow. I just got a new serger, and will try and figure the stitches out. I don't know if I need anything special (settings) for knit fabric. But we will be making headbands! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much, be blessed and stay safe.
Courtney Gene: Omg this was a fantastic tutorial I was able to do it correctly on the first try they are so quick and fun to make! Bless xx
Kayla Carson: Amazing! Thank you sooooo much for this simple and thorough tutorial!!
Hazel White: Best headband tutorial I’ve seen. So clear and straight forward thank you so much.
Flipz by Sooze: What a great tutorial, clear instructions, pleasant voice and no distracting background music. Thank you! I’m going to give this headband a try right now
Scrunchie Queen: This was a great tutorial! This was my first time making a twist headband and it looks like I'm a pro! Thanks so much
Lynne Lyons: Thank you for such an excellent tutorial. So clearly explained. It’s so lovely that you credited your original inspiration
Lillianne Cahoon: Excellent tutorial! I’m going to make this for all my friends! Love it❤️❤️❤️
CantParttheSea: Thank you for this!! I've successfully (and easily) made a couple headbands with this tutorial and plan to make more :)
1Vatosha: This is a great tutorial and very easy to follow. I just started sewing! I look forward to making lots of headbands. Thank you!
Erica Jasna Struble: I loved this tutorial! Your tips and way that you described how to sew was sooo incredibly helpful.
Mary Legler: Best tutorial EVER! She is so clear and such a great teacher. Thanks a really big bunch!
Stacey Gambetti: Thank You so much!! Excellent teaching and instructions! Just made one and I love it
Shanna4Real: Wow this was so detailed and clear! Cant wait to make mine
Jen Cook: Very simple and straightforward!!! Can’t wait to make some of these
M G: My first time watching...when I saw your finished product my jaw dropped at how easy it was. Thanks for sharing.
Mwape G Chanda: Thank you so much ❤️ I just finished making mine and I absolutely cannot wait to wear it
Adrianna Fiłonowicz: Thanks for sharing! I love your instructions, soooooo easy to follow :)
Mintyflamingo: I've never sewn anything in my life aside from 2 home ec. projects in middle school, and have always been intimidated by sewing, but I must say...this video has inspired me so much! Thank you for posting :)
shashta maharaj: Perfectly demonstrated. I made so many headbands for my sisters n nieces. Thank you.
Ask the Dough Doctor: Thank you so much - your instructions are so clear and easy - I cannot wait to try this. Thank you!
Kolisha Daniels: I never leave comments but I wanted to say that this is the best tutorial I’ve ever watched. It’s so good that I made 9 of these in a single sitting!
Michele Brown: Thank you! You did a lovely job presenting us with a way to make this beautiful piece. Very professional.
Lyn L.: Very easy to follow all the steps, thank you for a great tutorial
Amber Meadows: Great video! Much easier process than most tutorials! Where do you order your knit fabrics from? I love all the prints you have and the fabric seems to be great quality
lovely lipsticklady: Perfect! I love this tutorial. You make it so simple and easy to follow!!! I got some sewing to do. ❤
egyptjones: Perfect tutorial and I LOVE the blue floral fabric
Sakine Elizabeth Yilmaz: Amazing, you made this so easy to understand! Thank you☺
Lovelljan: Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial, and extra tip, to help create a professional twisted headband. All is much appreciated!
Makenzie Bunton: Wow! Awesome tutorial!!! I'm amazed with the curved stitching
Bella Cucina: Just perfect tute: I'm going right now to make several, as our weather is mostly rainy today. Thank you for excellent and simple clarity.
Lesley Landis: Great tutorial! I'm new to sewing and will be trying these, what type of fabric is used?? Thank you, I can't wait to try a new hobby!
Christy McClain: This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! Great tutorial
Tami Spain: Wow so easy and they turn out so cute. Made 4 this afternoon for granddaughters.
OliviaRachel: so happy I found this tutorial! the best one for the twist headband that I've found so far! thank you!
Online Maths Academy: Ah you are absolutely amazing thank you so much, glad I watched this video before I cut the fabric❤️❤️❤️❤️ going to make one right now!
Kerri-Mae Ashley: Girl! You are a genius BEST tutorial I have seen so far! Now, this I can do. Great job! I dont have a sewing machine, can I use fabric glue or do you suggest that I hand sew this instead? Thanks again!
Aarcha Kumudhan: This was soo easy to understand. Thank you ❤
Autumn2020: I love sewing and hiking and these headbands will be perfect for outdoor activities! Thanks
Danielle Locas: Best tutorial. So simple. Thank you!
Rosalind Houston: Amazingly simple. Thank you!
Korinne Leigh: Amazing. So simple! THANK YOU
Nancy C. Kosako: Can't wait to try your tutorial. I bought fabric yesterday and will be making it today. Thank you for the awesome and well explained tutorial. Love from TX
Khadizatul Kobra: Very easy to understand, thanks a lot.Love it
Ladybug Wishes Designs Cristy: Thank you for this tutorial! So easy to follow. Quick and easy to follow. I’m going to give it a shot!
Winda Dressmaker: Great tutorial!! Very easy to follow. thank you.
Beverly Brown: Awesome!! Thank you! You made it super easy to understand!
Katrina and Daniel Fisher: Thanks for a very clear tutorial! It’s so fun to start AND finish a project in 20 minutes.
Lynda Duplessis: That’s a welcomed tutorial. I just couldn’t figure out how this was done. And voila, you made it so easy. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Alaskan Wife Life: This is the best tutorial I have seen so far. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful headband btw.
Jennifer Backus: Perfect tutorial! Thank you!
Veronica Dalila Barboza: I love this video!! Question, can I use my serger to do the last part ? Or do you recommend a sewing machine ? Thank you so much in advance
Annas kunterbunte Welt: This is great, best tutorial of these. Thank you very much, I will try this the next days. Love it. Greets from Germany
Shelby Smith: So simple and so clear to understand thank you so much
scrappinsilly: Thank you so much for this tutorial!! ☺️❤️
Jeannine Affleck: Excellent instructions! So clear!!!
Kathie Hayes: Excellent tutorial. I’ve watched a few to get the idea and yours is the best. Thank you.
Mariyam Mohamed: Thank you so much.. you made it super easy to make ☺️
Diana Pedersen: so easy. thank you so much. now I want to make some for my daughter
Bobbi Geehan: Great tip about the curved edge allowing the twist to lay flat. I think I will still use a zigzag though, so not to rip the stitch, just in case. Thank you for the great tip!
M J: Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!! Absolutely the video I needed!! I'll definitely be subscribing to learn more!!
lilac springs: Im subscribing!! Such an easy tutorial to follow :)
Yvonne Matias: Easiest tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you!
Nana Mary Ann: Wow!!!! how easy & fast thank you
Julie Clink: Definitely going to use your way for a few. Very straight forward thank you.
CC R: Best tutorial I’ve seen on this - thank you!
Jennifer Backus: This is great! Can’t wait to try it!
Tamearle Singleton: I love your video. It was very detailed. Amazing!! Thank you so much
Debra Harrison: Makes it very easy to understand and follow, thank you.
april pasion: You made it look so easy. Thank you! I use a vintage Singer sewing machine that can only sew straight lines. Will that be okay to sew the length of the headband?
Julie Leasure: Love it. I have an old shirt I'm gonna cut it and try and make one thanks for the amazing tutorial
Rebecca Camacho-Sobczak: BRILLIANT! EXCELLENT video. Great instructions. You understand your audience. When I have watched other videos, many people do a real sloppy job, full of pauses, self-corrections, and confusing instructions. You got the gene to great in structions!!!!
Emma Dalrymple: Well said, well demonstrated. I already know which t-shirt I am cutting off to do this method. Thanks for sharing!
Coral Masters: Love the head band, and you show how it is made so it is easy to understand. Thank you from Australia.
Devoria Hall: I just happened upon this video. THIS IS THE"BEST" TUTORIAL I'VE FOUND FOR THIS PROJECT!! YOU ARE A GREAT INSTRUCTOR! Very detailed and precise instructions for me as a Beginner.
Chris Tinsley: Thank you will have a go at making one for my daughter . It looks so easy .....
Eleisa Martin: Yeah easy to understand. Right to the point. No annoying music
Chris G: Brilliant tutorial many thanks x
Miss Sewciopath: The best tutorial I ever seen for it! Many thanks!!!
Andrea Walker: Thank you! Very good combination of techniques! I have used several of them, but like yours best!
Fay Turner: Brilliant! Christmas presents sorted for my 4 daughters thankyou x
Patricia Ortiz: Omg that was soooo easy. Thanks❤❤
Dorcus Ejang: This was the most clear and easy tutorial I have ever watched here. By the way your voice makes even more exciting to watched. And the idea of curve stitch.
CaggieanneGifts: Please do some more tutorials you are so good at explaining! Thank you
SheriannSews: Excellent Tutorial! Thank you Sew Much!! ✂️ ✂️✂️
T VG: I don't think I've ever watch/heard a more to the point, easy tutorial. Plus your voice is so soothing
Sue Basset: Wow! Just what I was looking for. Looked like magic!!
reneebequick: Great tutorial! Thank you!
Gaïa: So clear ! Thanks :)
Amethyst Mahoney: You have literally just saved me about $12 per headband! Can't wait to try this out.
Shirley Robles: Bravo! This was enjoyable to watch. You explained it so well!
Meilani Ritawati: Well detailed tutorial,thank you kindly for sharing this.
sunsilk131221: Excellent video. I have just started making this kind of headbands and wasn’t entire happy with the twist piece, however I can see how much better they lay with the curved seam. I’m going to try one today! Thank you
Aphrodite Nupe: Omg that was such a great explanation. Thank you
Tdo Do: Perfect tutorial! Awesome!
Adrienne Henry Millinery: Fantastic... great tutorial. Thank you. Best wishes from England!