In the next step of how to make a double-sided headband with free pattern, cut the length of elastic you need for the size headband you’re making, then slide your elastic piece into shape B and tack it in place with a single stitch or two (by hand or with the machine is fine) along the edges of the shape B. Again, I did not need to do this, but the option is available. If you are still unhappy with the puffiness of the hems, you can iron the pieces once more, this time pressing the hems from the outside to clean up the thickness. This will make the hemlines very sharp when you turn the fabric back right-side out. Once open, iron them flat, pressing each color fabric’s hem back onto itself. Simply turn the fabric back inside-out and fold open the hems. If your fabric has a lot of body, or you do not like the general puffiness of the hemlines, this is a great time to iron. Using a turning tool or whatever you have on hand may make this easier. Once you’re done sewing, turn the fabric right side out. Using the hem lines noted on the pattern as your guide, hem the long sides of each shape A and B. Now your headband is beginning to take shape. Plan to leave the short ends of each shape open in your initial sewing. Place the two contrasting pieces of each shape right-side to right-side and pin in place. Cut one fabric color each of each shape (piece A and piece B) for whichever size headband you’re making. Be sure to cut with respect to the fold lines where shown (I initially forgot to do this, so I added the notes on the pattern itself). Start by cutting out the pieces from the pattern. How to Make a Double-Sided Headband With Free Pattern So, if you plan to wear a mask for a long time at any time, it’s nice to have a headband you can rely on to help hold those straps up! But, that’s absolutely optional. Having loops there can become painful and actually cause your ears to breakdown (meaning rashes, sores and painful chafing). The purpose of the buttons is to help keep the loops of a face mask from having to go around your ears. I recommend finding two large buttons that match your favorite fabric. Optionally, you can add the Ear-saver option. Depending on whether you’re making a child’s size headband or an adult sized one, you’ll want to cut your elastic accordingly, so pick whichever is right for the size head you’re going for. The final thing you’ll need for the pattern is a strip of elastic. Additionally, it’s worth pointing out that selecting a fabric that has a little stretch to it, like a jersey or lycra might make for a more comfortable wear experience, but it is going to allow your headband to move more–so you might think about that before selecting your fabric. So, look at the pattern before you select your fabric, because a fat squatty square of fabric simply won’t work. You’ll need less than ⅛ of a yard of each color you choose, but the deal is that you’ll want a long, thin strip. Large Buttons (If adding the Ear Saver).1 Length of Elastic (6-7 inches for adult sizing, 3-4 inches for child sizing).Scraps (less than ⅛ yd) 2 Patterned Fabrics, per headband.All of that being said, let’s get to making our double sided headbands! What You’ll Need: And while I love coming up with my own patterns, I’m not thrilled using someone else’s pattern and having to basically come up with all the important parts on my own.įrankly, if that’s how I’m going to roll, I might as well make my own pattern. What I came up with was a fun way to use up some scrap fabric and meet all the needs I had for an easy DIY double sided headband! Now, I would like to point out that I’ve seen a couple of tutorials on how to make similar double sided headbands, but none of them were clear to me. This way I would have one or two available while washing another one or two. My goal was pretty simple: Make a double-sided headband that would stay on my head and not slip around, keep my hair off my face, and be quick and easy enough that I could make several in a matter of a few minutes.
This is the awesome pattern I created to make a double-sided headband (both with and without ear-saver buttons to help hold up your face mask).
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