It can even be dressed up if you like!

How to sew a headband with elastic. Folded in half, my elastic only needs to be 7 inches long. Cut two pieces of fabric on the fold. Line up the raw edges of the elastic piece and larger piece.

I add 2 inches to allow for the knot, so i cut it 9 inches long (folded in half). Cut a piece of fabric that is 3 3/4″ x 19″. Multiple sizes for babies, toddlers, kids, and adults.

You can cut these from the same fabric as i did, or from. The patterns are all free printable pdf files! Then, sew both longer sides shut.

Next, sew along the edge of the fabric. The headband size recommended is 14 inches. Push the folded under ends over the stitched end and stitch again.

Take pattern piece #1 and fold it in half (matching the two longer ends). Turn your fabric right side out and iron (the seam should be in. #headband #hairaccessories #twistedheadbanddaily beetle kevin macleod (incompetech.com)licensed under creative commons:

This easy diy sewing project is great for a beginner. Layout the larger piece of fabric, right side up. Attach main headband piece to elastic.