If you are looking for a fun, quick, easy and practical DIY project then you have found it! Non-Slip Headbands are all of those and super cute! I see them at all the stores, craft shows and online and it’s easy to see why!
I love them because they won’t budge, which means they are great for workouts! The colors and designs are just about endless. Plus you can make them in a variety of widths! Plus, they take about 5 minutes to whip up!
What you need:
Ribbon – Grosgain works better than Satin. We also really like to use the sparkly ‘ribbon’
Velvet Ribbon – Choose a size that corresponds with your ribbon width.
Elastic – I use 1/2 inch
Corresponding thread
The first thing you will want to do is measure. I like to create a ‘template’ if you will. I make my headbands 16 1/2 inches long. So I don’t have to get my measuring tape out for each ribbon I just drew a line on a piece of paper that was 16 1/2 inches long and just use it to measure. (Please note that this size is for an adult/teen/tween. If you are making a child’s size you will need to shorten it)
Cut both a piece of ribbon and the velvet to 16 1/2 inches. Then cut your elastic to 6 1/2 inches long.
Then, lay your ribbon on top of the velvet so that you have the velvet showing on one side and the pattern of your ribbon showing on the other. Pin the ribbons together.
This is the hardest part! So you don’t have any rough edges or unraveling we are going to fold the edges. I fold mine in about 1/2 inch.
Just make sure you have both of the ribbons about equal! When you have them folded in stick one edge of the elastic in between the layers. Again, I sandwich the elastic about 1/2 inch in!
Sew a straight line just straight down to keep everything in place. I don’t worry about back stitching on this part because we are going to sew all the way around it in just a minute!
Repeat on the other side.
It should look like a headband now!
Sew around the edges. Make sure you back stitch!
Soon you will have a whole bunch of non-slip headbands! Play with the widths and patterns! These are perfect to make for gifts and craft shows too!
Ta da!
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Wow, that is awesome. I just paid $15 each at the gym for a couple of Sweaty Bands. Who knew it was so easy?
These are great! I have a couple of headbands for running, and I had not thought about making them myself!
These are so cute my daughter needs some I think I will do this with her so we can do our project of the week
That is so cute and very doable! I’m totally going to make a few!
I recently bought some headbands like this for walking and jogging, and they constantly move around and fall off! I need to try making these non-slip ones.
These look awesome! I really want to use headbands, but the slipping is an issue. I’m going to have to try to make them. Thanks for sharing.
You hacked a sweaty band and I LOVE IT! I can make all sorts of deigns to match my costumes for running, now!
This headband turned out so cute! I love wearing headbands but the no slip ones I’ve found are pricey. I wish I could sew!
Gotta love no slip headbands! My hair never looks right with a headband but I wear them around the house sometimes.
Thanks for the tutorial! My daughter was just asking about headbands. lol
I love these! I am not eager to spend a bunch of money on something I may not like or use all the time but I will happily whip one out on the sewing machine! Thanks for the tutorial.
Dont know if this went through: Thanks for the tutorial! My daughter was just asking about a headband.
my youngest likes to tuck her hair back but sometimes the big floraly headbands are too much. This would work really well for her.
I really need to try to make these. The headbands I buy always slip!
Wow, seeing things like this really make me wish I had a sewing machine. Very cute!
I like that they don’t budge too. That really is, like you said, perfect for a workout! It’s awful to be in the middle of a workout and have your hair fall down…very distracting!
These headbands look so pretty! I love how easy they are to make, thanks for the great tutorial!
So cute! You did a great job. I love the sparkles.
What a great idea! I have never thought of making my own headbands but you made it look easy so I will give it a try!
Great tips! I love the glitter bands. I wish I could make my own elastic hair ties.
What a great way to make some fun headbands! I have never attempted this, but my daughter would love it.
Those look really great! Relatively easy too.
These are fantastic and easy to make. I love headbands but buy them all the time. I should make mine. Happy Valentine’s Day!
These are so cute!!! I would love to try and make some of these.
I use headbands constantly. At home, at the gym, in the shower – everywhere. They can get pretty expensive. I’m looking forward to making my own now!
i need some headbands that won’t slip off my big huge head. these look like i could handle the sewing!
Really cute and I love how they stay in place! Thanks for sharing it with Share Your Cup.
hugs,
Jann
Great solution for those of who can’t stand our hair in our face! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
so really…it’s just velvet ribbon that keeps from slipping? Nothing else? Seems too good to be true!
Yes, just the velvet! 🙂 You will want to experiment with the size – you want it to be snug (not tight). The measurement for the elastic allows for plenty of room so don’t be afraid to stick the edges of the elastic in the band! 🙂