Of all the headbands I've made, I think this is my new favorite. It's like wearing sweats on your head, without the dumpy look. It's so cushy and comfortable!
And yes, I am wearing the shirt with the bottom cut off in the picture. Hey, I needed something to match okay? This could match, too. But, wearing that much gray can make a girl feel glum. NOT the feel I am going for!
Scrounge around for an old t-shirt. Cut a 1.5 inch strip from the bottom of the shirt. The length should be equal to the circumference of your head minus 2 inches. That way the band won't be loose when it's worn.
Fold in half lengthwise and pin in place. The right side of the fabric should be facing inward. Sew along the edge. Cut away the excess material.
Fold the headband right side out.
Make a flower or two and hand stitch it over the seam. I don't think it gets any easier, less expensive, or comfier than this!
The Real Deal: It cost me pretty much nothing.
Hi! Love this post, thanks for the tutorial. Just wanted to let you know that I saw someone else's blog with this post on, but uncredited. You can find it here: http://interests11.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/diy-t-shirt-headband.html
It seems like this person has ripped off a whole heap of DIY tutorials, without crediting, whether intentional or not, and spamming people on Pinterest too. Just thought you might like to know.
Cheers,
Candy
Hi Candy – the link you left doesn’t seem to work.
I would like to know how to make the flower on your cute cute headsbands. After searching I still could not find the instructions. thanks
Hi Betty – You can find the flower here… http://craftsnob.com/2011/12/fabric-flower-redo/
Awesome! I have to try this!
I'm new at blogging and I can't think of much to post. Would it be alright if I could repost this and give you credit for it?
Hi Julie – So glad you like the t-shirt headband. You are welcome to pick a photo and post it with a link to my site for the tutorial, but please do not repost the tutorial. Thank you! – Sara
Any chance you could give a tutorial on the flower portion for all of us who craft challenged? Love, love, love this idea….thanks!
Tena
I would really like to know how to make the flower on the headband. The ones that are on the link at the bottom seem a little different. Could you please post how to make it. Thanks so much
That is so cute!! Iam gonna have to make some of these!!
Thank you for this!! I made one today and will be posting it on my blog. My hair is uber-thick and I find that a lot of headbands (especially the wrap-around ones) are soo tight and I get major headaches wearing them. I've had mine on since this morning and it's a looser fit and voila! No headaches. I'll definitely be making another.
I made one today using your awesome tutorial! I linked it to this post
Thanks very much…although now I'm slightly addicted to having one to match ever t-shirt I own……
it’s definitely addicting!
just wanted to let you know that you are mentioned on my blog. Please let me know if you wish for me to remove anything.
Thanks
I love this! Easy and so comfortable! I shared your tutorial on my blog, http://www.kristieskrafts.com. Thank you for your wonderful ideas!
correction, my blog is http://www.kristieskrafts.blogspot.com
How cute!! I'm going to post this on my Tumblr and my blog!
how did you make the flower?
There is a link at the bottom of the tutorial that takes you to the flower tutorial.
I really like the Flower you used, but the others look different. Could you tell me the name of the one you used. Thanks
Kristin – The only difference in making the flower for this headband was that I did not fold the twisted fabric in half before rolling into a circle. I will post a tutorial on it.
Yeah! I pretty much love this! I think this would be so much for comfy than the crochet headbands that I am always sticking on my toddler's head. Plus, I have every piece of clothing from forever, b/c I am always saying I will make something with it. Now, maybe I can! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Oh my word !! THat is so cute i love it !!!
Do you have an etsy shope !!!
Wow! Sweet Tutorial ! Love it!! Such a great way to up-cycle or recycle old t-shirts.
Cute! Nice and simple too. I like that.
I loved this and thanks for the great tutorial! I hope you don't mind but I featured this on my site! Come on over and grab a button for being featured!
Love this! Looking for old tshirts right away!
This is SO great!!! I am going to make a bunch right now. Thank goodness I save (way too much) clothing that I no longer wear
haha.. Thanks for posting!
Hopping over from ucreate. That headband is SOOO cute. I'll be making a pile of those for my girls!
Found the link here on U Create… I made a few variations this morning and then showed a group of ladies how to make them tonight at a women's shelter where I work…. cute.. simple.. comfy! A bit hit here! THANKS!
Super, super cute!! I can't wait to make some for me and my girls. I am filing this at thecraftersfilebox.com. Thanks for sharing!
LOVE IT! I can't ever get comfy headbands to stay on my head so lets hope this one works! I wrote a small post about this on my blog and linked it to your site!
LOVE THIS! I have a hard time getting these comfy headbands to stay on my head so hopefully this one will. I posted a story about this on my blog and linked your site to it!
WOW! Thank you so much!!!! Simply beautiful!
Just made it! It’s so cute and was very easy to make…it only took a few minutes. Thanks for the tutorial!
Love this and I'll be featuring it today.
Sara I Love Love Love this! So adorable!
I did do a post on my blog about your headbands.
This looks so great! I could make a few for my girls.
This is great! I never thought about tee shirt headbands, but I have made some out of yoga pant bottoms that I've hemmed!
Great idea! I don't like headbands that give me headaches. These are awesome!
Love this! So cute and easy, just what I needed for a Mom's Night Out Craft event. Thanks for the great tutorial!
I love this! Definitely going to give it a try. Visiting you via Ucreate
This is great! I can't wait to try to make one too!
I just pinned something like that for my daughter on Pintrest, but now you have me thinking I should make it for myself!
Thank you for all the darling tutorials you give us .I need to clean out my closet so I recylce . Love the head band t-shirt .
Brilliant! It's even something I could do during naptime to feel crafty productive
I mean, I cannot get over how cute you are! What a great idea. And very cute picture.
Cute headband! Love your ideas!
Just the other day I was thinking there must be a way to make a grown up version of the cute comfy wide baby headbands without putting a pair of tights around your head. Now – boom – you figured it out! Now I have to go make one.
Love it! Now I know what to make with all those old T-shirts! Yay!