I have been growing my hair out for what seems like years (finally its all grown out!) and a couple of years back I started making turban style headbands so that I could wear my hair back (during that "in between stage") while making a fashion statement. And for the last couple of years I've been receiving TONS of inquiries about how I create them. So I have FINALLY put together a little tutorial on how I make them and wear them!
1. I always use jersey fabric because its nice and stretchy. I've had the best luck with using men's size large t-shirts because the width of the t-shirt perfectly wraps around my head twice OR once in a while I'll upcycle something that I have on hand- like this striped maternity dress. 2. I cut wide strips about 8-10 inches wide. I make use of the seam already sewn into the garment.
You can get three wide head bands from a mens size large t-shirt
To wear I start by wrapping it around my head twice and then I layer the 2nd and 3rd once the same way. This creates nice volume and is the key to creating the look of a turban.
There are all kinds of ways to wear the turban headband- with your hair pulled back
or over your forehead
you can pull all your hair up into it and even layer different colors or styles-
like braiding the jersey or creating rosettes
however you choose to wear your headband- its the perfect solution for a bad hair day, growing your hair out or a chic alternative for styling your hair!
ALISA! You are my savior- my hair has been falling out recently because of my thyroid disease- I bought a few scarves to die around my head but they simply fall off. I can't wait to try this! Thanks for the inspiration! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! I made turban headbands in the summer, but they were much more complicated than this... I like yours much better :] Thanks for sharing!
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I am one of your followers that at least once a year I ask the "how to's" on the turban. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteu look great Alisa! nd thanks for the tutorial! :)
ReplyDeleteur hair is grrrreatttt . is there anything special u use for it?
I always llok at your blog but don't leave much comments, but I always enjoy to read. This time I want to say how pretty you are. You are a beautifull woman.
ReplyDeletegreeting from the Netherlands, Petra
Pretty girl!!!! Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteHarika görünüyorsun. Çizgilerin gibi saç bantların da süper. :)
ReplyDeletePinned it!
ReplyDeleteI recently wrote a post about crafts with t-shirts, but I avoided headbands because I didn't see any pretty headband, I think yours is the best I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteI'll edit my post with your fabulous turban
Greetings from Spain!
Great tutorial! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteOoh this is a great post, I have one of these and would love to make some of my own so will give it a try now, thank you!
ReplyDeletei have long hair and tried this before a few times. But it doesn't look good on me, I think it has something to do with the shape of my face.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are such a beautiful woman by the way !
I had a similar problem because my face is quite round, maybe u have the same issue? If u use different layers to achieve some height on the top, it tricks the eye into thinking the face is more oval .. there are also various make-up tricks to help. :)
DeleteI Love this, and that it is a way of upcycling. might have to use a few of the T-shirts I have lying around.
ReplyDeleteAlthough Im not sure how it would look on me.
Def being put into the to try pile :D
Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I wish I could wear these. The shape of my head makes them slip right off. :0(
ReplyDeleteI have been growing my bangs out for-ever or at least since the fall!) Just today I was able to pull it back into a barrette behind my head instead of on top. I can see the end of the dorky-hair-grow-out days tunnel especially now that I have this bit of fashion fire-power in my arsenal. Thanks for sharing as I've been admiring your turbans from afar (really, I live in Ohio.) Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute~
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love anything that goes in the hair. Now we need a tutorial on how to create the rosettes. : )
ReplyDeleteThese look super easy but so much fun. Thanks for sharing the instructions. I'm going to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it ... I just made one from a t-shirt that isn't worn anymore and it works perfectly. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteLove the headbands, and you look great wearing them.
ReplyDelete*yay!* I am so excited that you shared this :D I've been wanting to know how you do your turbans for as long as I've been following you. So delighted you shared this :D Can't wait to start making my own 'Alisa turban'. You look gorgeous in these - something very Regency-looking about you when you wear these ;) xoxo
ReplyDeleteFun! Thanks for the great tutorial. I love all of the variations that you've made.
ReplyDeleteYou wear these headbands so well! I've always wished I could pull off this look. Can you come over and help me figure it out? Just kidding. Great tutorial! Thanks for the tips on how to make such a headband and how to wear it. I'm inspired to try this with one of my hubby's tees.
ReplyDeleteSo GREAT, thank YOU!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! You are very beautiful, your motherhood has given you more beauty
ReplyDeleteJust plain sweet - and you are looking beautiful. You had a good day with no blue circles under your eyes (little one sleeping well?)
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wish my hair was curly.
Your turbans and headbands are so fabulous, and YOU LOOK MARVELOUS in them! I've said to you before
ReplyDelete-- I love the way you dress. And I agree: you are beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteSo cute, great idea. I would love to be able to wear a turban, have been looking at knit patterns for turbans, but I have straight hair that is 4'+ long. Not sure I could pull it off.
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm growing my hair out, and was considering my headband options... :-) These are much better than what I was envisioning. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat was nice!. This post is good for everybody to learn how to be resourceful. Nice job!
ReplyDeletegreat) liked everything very much) keep it up and dont stop)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the super easy tutorial! :) LOVE!
ReplyDeletestinkin' brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Thanks for sharing the tutorial...now show me how you do your beautiful eye make-up! I wish I knew how to do that! :)
ReplyDeleteLaurel in MN :)
Hi, Alisa,
ReplyDeleteI love your idea!
I knew your blog recently and was blown away. I have a blog where I tell about my personal experiences with sustainability and also divulge other cool ideas. I would like to talk about your tutorial where you reuses the shirt to make a turban.
Obviously I will speak of your blog and put the link.
Congratulations on your beautiful work!
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Wow... I really love it. I follow your guide and I hope that the results is same as good as you.
ReplyDeleteI find that ideal for a busy women like me. Really wonderful.:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good writeup. It actually used to be a enjoyment account it. Look complicated to far delivered agreeable from you! However, how could we keep in touch?
ReplyDeleteJust saw this on Sew Mama Sew and can't wait to make one. I have a short I love with a couole of big holes in it that I've been saving for a fun project, and I think this will be perfect!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing, here is another light weight wholesale headbands are available.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this blog !! Playing outdoors or doing exercises, Headbands for Men prove to be a great accessory.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found your blog. This is a great idea, going to try it tomorrow. I am letting my gray grow out and I have long hair. It should ease the shock to those who might otherwise see a gray stripe down the middle of the top of my head that looks like a skunk stripe. lol
ReplyDeleteYou are a very, very gorgeous woman. Your hair is what some would call "to die for"! Thank you for these tutorials. I noticed at least one lady talked about her hair falling out. I've had this problem for quite some time due to illness, as well. I also have a receding hair line. My hair is shoulder length and longer in the back, fine and has a bit of a wave at the bottom. These hair bands and turban bands are the perfect solution. I don't sew....these tutorials make it look easy. I am grateful to you for letting us know about this. There are a lot of us out there who NEED this sort of fashion idea. It's so hard for a woman to lose her hair. It's an awful thing. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteOh dear goodness, this is fantastically cute - and (needless to say) sweet! :) I love a touch of whimsy when it comes to my accessories and will be bookmarking your howto post for sure.
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