Accessories occupy a significant part in the formation of any wardrobe. Handicraftsmen make many items themselves, using old items. With a few simple tricks, you can easily transform an old T-shirt into a trendy new bandana.
T-shirt bandana
Bandana is one of the universal accessories. It can be used as a headdress, a bandage around the neck and belt, or as an imitation of a bracelet on a hand. The modern market offers a wide range of products. They differ in style, size, color scheme and ornament.
Every girl wants to stand out from the crowd with a bright and individual outfit. There are bound to be a few unnecessary T-shirts in your closet that are no longer used, and most often it’s a shame to throw them away. The material can be used in sewing headdresses.
Modern bandanas have undergone a number of changes. That's why When sewing, you can use two methods.
Options:
- rectangular product with fastening in the form of an elastic band;
- standard square accessory.
The sewing method and material should be chosen based on personal preference. It is recommended to use a cotton T-shirt. Cotton is highly wear-resistant, breathable and quickly absorbs moisture - the best option for hot summer weather.
Reference! Almost any product in your wardrobe is also suitable as a base.
We sew a bandana from a T-shirt with our own hands
First of all, you should prepare all the materials for a comfortable work process.
Tools:
- unnecessary T-shirt;
- a piece of chalk or a pencil pin;
- scissors;
- ruler;
- sharp blade;
- needle;
- matching threads;
- iron;
- safety pins;
- rubber;
- sewing machine.
Stickers, stripes, badges or rhinestones are suitable for additional decoration.
Bandana with elastic band
First, let's try to make a fashion accessory with an elastic band:
- First of all, you need to rip out the side seams using a blade.
- We cut out two rectangles from the T-shirt, the second one should be smaller than the first.
- We process the long sides of the large triangle with a zigzag stitch on a sewing machine.
Attention! The sides of the bandana can be decorated with braid or lace for additional decoration.
- The short sides are finished by hand with short stitches.
- After laying the seam, the side should be tightened to form an accordion.
- Let's move on to the small rectangle. Using a ruler, measure the middle on the short sides and put a mark.
- On one side we connect the assembled part with the mark and secure it with pins.
- Sew using a zigzag stitch on a sewing machine. We carry out similar actions on the other side.
- Turn the product right side out and iron it.
- We sew an elastic band inside and sew up the pocket.
The bandana with an elastic band is ready.
Classic square bandana
With a standard accessory, the work process is somewhat simpler:
- Using a ruler, measure the square of the required dimensions. Don't forget about the extra centimeter for laying the seam.
- Mark the outline with a pencil and cut it out.
- The edges should be treated with a hot iron sole to fix the material.
Attention! When ironing, set the correct temperature setting suitable for the type of fabric.
- Carefully bend the extra centimeter and secure it with pins for reliable fixation.
- We sew all four sides with a zigzag seam. It will help secure the fabric tightly and prevent it from falling apart.
- After sewing, we re-process the material with an iron.
The classic square bandana is ready. When using a plain material, the product can be further decorated. Thermal stickers are suitable for this.
Advice! You can involve children in the sewing process. This will help develop new creative skills.
Conclusion
Accessories transform any costume, making it bright and complete. Bandanas stand out for their versatility, suitable for both men and women, and are a smart addition to almost any outfit. With a few simple steps, you can easily sew a bandana from an old and unwanted T-shirt. Such a product will be particularly original and will immediately highlight its owner.
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