How Do You Make An Elastic Headband?
• Measure the head. In order to cut the right length of ribbon, measure your head with a measuring tape where the headband will be positioned. • Cut the ribbon two inches less than this measurement. • Prevent fraying before it begins. Once you cut the ribbon to the correct size, dab some anti fray solution onto the ends of the ribbon so it doesn’t fray. • Stretch it. After you’ve let the anti fray solution dry on either end of the ribbon, connect one end of the ribbon with an end of the elastic. • With a needle and thread, make several stitches back and forth through the ribbon. If you’re not great with a needle and thread, ask a relative or a tailor to do it for you. It would take them just a couple minutes and will probably do it for free. • Before doing the same to the other side, check the fit. If it’s not snug on your head, trim the ribbon and/or the elastic to make it a little tighter. Repeat the last step for the other side of the ribbon.