How to Sew a Headband

There are several ways to learn how to sew a headband. Included on this page are these free sewing projects:
Headband with Elastic Ends
Headband with Ponytail Holder
Velcro Headband
Headband Sash
Elastic Band

Headband with Elastic

Cut a strip of material 15"x3". Fold strip in half with right sides together. Sew long edge leaving ends open. Turn right sides out and iron flat.

 

Using a piece of elastic 6 inches long, tuck ends of material in and insert elastic end in. Pin and sew both ends. Backstitch several times to secure.

Headband with Ponytail Holder

Cut a strip of material 4"x22". Fold strip in half with right sides together. Sew long edge leaving ends open. Turn right sides out and iron flat. Insert ponytail holder by folding edge of material over elastic band like picture below.



Sew. Attach the other side the same way and sew.

Velcro Headband

Cut a strip of material 4"x23". Fold strip in half with right sides together. Sew long edge and one short end. Turn right sides out and iron flat. Tuck open end in and sew in place.

Attach 1-2 inch piece of velcro on end of headband. Pin in place and sew along the velcro edges. Continue with the other end making sure velcro is on the right side to be attached to other velcro end.

Headband Sash

Cut a strip of material 5"x36". Fold strip in half with right sides together. Sew long edge and one short end. Turn right sides out and iron flat. Tuck open end in and sew in place.

Elastic Band

Cut a strip of material 3"x45"
Cut 1/4" elastic 20 inches long
Fold strip in half with right sides together. Sew long edge. Turn right sides out. Insert elastic in by attaching a safety pin into the elastic and pushing through the strip of material. Tuck open ends in and sew in place catching the elastic in the seam. Backstitching several times to make secure.