Accessories occupy a significant part in the formation of any wardrobe. Many needlework women do on their own using old products. Using a few simple tricks, it’s easy to transform an old T-shirt into a new fashionable bandana.
T-shirt bandana
Bandana is one of the universal accessories. It can be used as a headdress, a bandage on the neck and belt, or imitation bracelet on the arm. The modern market offers a wide range of products. They differ in style, size, color scheme and ornament.
Each girl wants to stand out from the crowd with a bright and individual outfit. In the closet there are sure to be some unnecessary T-shirts that are no longer in use, and throwing away these most often is a pity. The material can be used in sewing a hat.
Modern bandanas have undergone a number of changes. Therefore, when sewing, you can use two methods.
Options:
- a rectangular product with an elastic mount;
- standard square accessory.
The sewing method and material should be chosen from personal preferences. A cotton t-shirt is recommended. Cotton is characterized by high wear resistance, it passes air well and quickly absorbs moisture - the best option for hot summer weather.
Reference! Almost any product available in the wardrobe is also suitable as a basis.
We sew a do-it-yourself bandana from a T-shirt
First of all, all materials should be prepared for a comfortable working process.
Instruments:
- unnecessary t-shirt;
- piece of chalk or a pin pencil;
- scissors;
- ruler;
- sharp blade;
- needle;
- threads in tone;
- iron;
- safety pins;
- rubber;
- sewing machine.
For additional decoration, stickers, stripes, badges or rhinestones are suitable.
Bandana with elastic
To start, let's try to make a fashion accessory with an elastic band:
- First of all, it is necessary to expand the side seams with the help of a blade.
- We cut out two rectangles from a T-shirt, the second should be less than the first.
- The long sides of a large triangle are processed on a sewing machine with a zigzag seam.
Attention! The sides of the bandana can be decorated with braid or lace for additional decor.
- Short sides are hand-sewn with short stitches.
- After laying the seam, the side should be tightened to get an accordion.
- Go to the small rectangle. Using a ruler, measure the middle on the short sides, put a mark.
- On the one hand we connect the assembled part with a mark, fasten with pins.
- Sew in a zigzag seam on a sewing machine. We carry out similar actions on the other hand.
- We turn the product on the front side, process it with an iron.
- Inside we sew in an elastic band and we sew in a pocket.
The bandana with elastic is ready.
Classic Square Bandana
With a standard accessory, the process is somewhat simpler:
- Using a ruler, measure the square of the required dimensions. Do not forget about the extra centimeter for laying a seam.
- With a pencil, mark the contour, cut it out.
- The edges should be treated with the hot sole of the iron to fix the material.
Attention! When ironing, set the correct temperature mode for the type of fabric.
- Gently bend the extra centimeter and fasten it with pins for reliable fixation.
- We sew all four sides in a zigzag seam. It will help to tighten the fabric and prevent its scattering.
- After sewing, we recycle the material with an iron.
The classic square bandana is ready. When using monophonic material, the product can be additionally decorated. Thermal stickers are suitable for this.
Advice! Children can be involved in the sewing process. This will contribute to the development of new creative skills.
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