I just adore headbands! They can add the perfect finishing touches to any hairstyle. So today I’m featuring 26 tutorials on how to make headbands as well as headband hairstyles and darling girl hair accessories. I hope they inspire you to make something pretty for yourself this weekend.
Kids, teens, or women of all ages can wear headbands as part of a chic outfit or as a fashion statement. Learn how to make them yourselves!
Related ➜ 11 Easiest DIY Headbands
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How To Make DIY Headbands
If you love cute hair accessories, you’ll love these DIY headband tutorials. They are all easy to make, and you can customize them to match your outfits or moods.
1. DIY Jeweled Headband ~ This tutorial is easy enough the kids could even help make these. Using trimmed beads (found by the ribbon in the craft section), you can make these fabulous headbands for a birthday gift or hand them out as a favor at your next party.
2. Repurpose A Broken Necklace {Hair Accessory} (Unavailable) ~ Bummed about a broken necklace? Here is a great tutorial on how to turn it into a stylish headband. Great for tweens to adults, easy to repurpose and turn into a statement hair accessory!
3. DIY Lace Headband {No-Sew Gifts} ~ Create a simple no-sew DIY lace headband in just 5 simple steps. These headbands are so darling and a perfect complement to any holiday dress.
4. Criss-Cross Headband {Hair Accessories} ~ With the hot summer just around the corner this headband is perfection! Super easy to create and will stylishly keep your hair up! Great for both girls and women!
5. DIY Knotted Crochet Headband ~ The only crocheting required for this cute headband is a basic chain stitch – I promise! A great gift idea for teens. This would also make a fun party craft.
6. Fabric Bow Headband Tutorial (Unavailable) ~ This is a quick and easy tutorial for making a fun hair accessory. The fabric bow is made using hot glue, and then hand stitched onto the headband. This would be simple and fun favors for a tween party.
7. DIY Elastic Headbands & Hair Ties (Unavailable) ~ These elastic headbands are so adorable and colorful! You will be amazed at how simple they are to make and how much money you will save doing it. If you can tie a knot and use scissors you can definitely make these. Fold over elastic, sold in fabric stores, is the secret to making your own headbands.
8. No Sew T-shirt Headband ~ Use old, leftover t-shirts to make some cute DIY headbands. No sewing is required, so it is fast and easy. There’s no point in throwing away tees when you can use them for adorable headbands. With a project this easy, you can make one for every outfit!
9. DIY Nautical Headband {Easy Craft} ~ A simple sailor’s know turns this easy craft idea into an adorable hair accessory. This cute nautical headband can be made in any color to match any outfit. Since this easy craft is so inexpensive to make, any student can easily create one (or more) on a college budget.
Free Printable Headband Sewing Pattern
Using different materials such as scraps of laces, felt and fabric, and a bit of sewing experience, you can create your own DIY headband! Read on to get your free printable sewing pattern.
If you want to know how to sew a head wrap for kids, teens or adults, these awesome ideas will show you how!
10. Free Pattern: Knit Bow Headband (Unavailable) ~ This was a little bow that I created a while back for a friend’s birthday present. It has a free printable headband sewing pattern.
11. Felt Headband (Unavailable) ~ You can throw together this quick craft in under ten minutes. Great as a thank you gift, or even beautiful attached to the top of wrapped present. Learn how to sew a head wrap that looks fabulous but doesn’t take too much time!
12. Double Sided Fabric Headband Tutorial {Style Accessories} (Unavailable) ~ Check out this awesome hair accessory that thanks to this lovely tutorial you’ll be able to sew and wear! The free printable headband sewing pattern is for adults but she includes a link from followers that resized the pattern for little girls! Makes a perfect gift for a friend or family member as well.
13. Ruffle Headband DIY {Ruffles} ~ This ruffle headband is adorable, perfect for babies to preschoolers! With this tutorial you’ll learn how to sew a head wrap that your baby will love. Great for even the sewing beginner!
14. Turban Twisted Headband Scarf {Hair Accessories} (Unavailable) ~ This is an easy project for those of you who have a little bit of sewing experience under your belt. With its great design this headband makes a super stylish hair accessory that adults and children could both rock! Follow this great tutorial and free printable headband sewing pattern to make one or a few of your own!
15. 3-in1 Soft & Stretchy Headband (Unavailable) ~ These soft little DIY headbands are stretchy and comfortable. But the best part is, you can change out the colored accent bows so a set will match virtually any outfit. Learn how to sew a head wrap that looks super cute by following this tutorial! Great as a gift topper for a baby shower.
Headband Hairstyles
Headbands are the perfect way to keep long hair a little more out of the way. We show you how to wear headbands in lots of different hairstyles.
16. Head Scarf Tutorial ~ Tie a simple head scarf with this easy DIY headband tutorial to follow. Even though a scarf was used for the tutorial you could easily use a bandana.
17. Ruffle Headband {Hair Accessories} (Unavailable) ~ This DIY ruffle headband is adorable! Great for a wide range of ages. Since you are the one making it, you can totally customize the colors and size to fit you or your girly girl!
Braided Headbands
Want to have some fun with your hair? Check out these braided headband tutorials, which are super cute for summer! They’re perfect for girls with hair of all lengths!
18. Braided Vinyl Headband Tutorial ~ This headband is durable, easy to make, and requires no sewing – bonus! Plus the simple, chic design would go great with almost any look.
19. Braided Headband (Unavailable) ~ This Stylish headband is the perfect DIY for any age to create or wear! Who doesn’t have a old t-shirt laying around, so not only is this super cute but also price conscious. As an added bonus this tutorial also features this technique as other great accessories.
20. Braided Headband {No-Sew Tutorial} ~ These beautiful braided DIY headbands are made from inexpensive jersey fabric and require no sewing. A great gift that girls of all ages would love and can create.
DIY Girl Hair Accessories
With so many styles and colors of hair bows, scrunchies, headbands, and ponytail holders, choosing the right hair accessories for girls can be a challenge. Here are some fabulous and stylish DIY headband ideas that YOU can make for your kids!
21. Rose Petal Headband ~ Love headbands?! What about DIY headbands? Create this headband with simple steps for you or your little girl. Perfect for photo-shoot props and everyday use. This Rose Petal Headband is no-sew and fast to create!
22. Crochet Headband Tutorial {Kids} ~ This headband is adorable, perfect for baby to toddler aged girly girls! Learn how to create this cute hair accessory with this great tutorial. She created this headband pattern to be simple enough for even the most beginner crocheter to be able to create with ease!
23. Duck Tape Headband Craft {how-to} ~ How to make a duck tape headband is super easy and the perfect activity and gift for young girls!
Bridal Inspired Headband
Attending a wedding or an elegant photoshoot? We got you! Create an elegant and flattering headband out of artificial flowers for a photoshoot or wedding.
24. Wedding Inspired Headband (Unavailable) ~ Though originally inspired for weddings, these headbands are becoming ever more popular for every day wear, especially for little girls. These are also darling for newborn photos, making it a great gift for a photographer.
25. Bridal Headband Tutorial ~ This vintage-looking hair accessory has tints of light blue and ivory. You could make this charming headband for a bride to wear on her wedding day. Or she could wear it at the bridal shower.
26. DIY Bridal Headband Craft ~ This DIY headband is so elegant and beautiful. It takes just minutes to create, making them the perfect accessory for your entire bridal party. Or, even a baptismal or christening.
More Easy DIY Head Accessories from Tip Junkie:
- Here’s some easy and free patterns on how to make headbands.
- Wondering how to make fabric flowers? We got your back!
- These pretty hairstyles for women & girls is a real fashion game-changer.
- Here is an easy tutorial on making cute flower baby headbands with buttons.
- If you want to know how to make purple headbands with bows for girls out of ribbons and beads, this tutorial is for you.
- Make braided headbands with ribbon for girls and be amazed with the result!
- Making sweet pink ribbon flower headbands for girls has never been this easy.
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 | Which easy DIY headband is your favorite? Share it in the comments below! ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie} |
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thanks for sharing these great DIY headband tutorials!