A bandana is a fashionable headdress. Its popularity peaked in the mid-90s, but this wardrobe item is still actively worn today. You can buy such an accessory in a store, but it is much more interesting to make it yourself. Before sewing a bandana, you should familiarize yourself with the variety of models and materials. It is very easy to create a product with your own hands, and you will wear it with great pleasure.
Selection of fabric and model
Before making a stylish bandana, you need to choose the material. Linen or cotton fabric is ideal for this job. You can also use durable, slightly stretchy calico, chintz, or cambric. Since the main purpose of this headdress is sun protection, the above materials perform this task perfectly.
However, this does not mean that other fabrics are unacceptable. Synthetic options are suitable for products that are not planned for daily use. But ideally, it is better to give preference to natural fabrics. Chiffon and other thin materials should be considered last.
The classic version of the product is a square of fabric. The size of the bandana depends on who it is intended for:
- for a child – 50 x 50 cm;
- women's – 60 x 60 cm;
- men's – 70 x 70 cm.
The above parameters are approximate sizes. If you create the product yourself, then in any case you need to make an individual pattern. There are the most popular types of bandanas:
- The classic one looks like a square-shaped scarf.
- The bandana with an elastic band is comfortable to wear and does not fall off your head.
- The version with ties is universal for all ages and genders.
- The bandana buff is a transformable model, made in the form of a tube from elastic material. It can be worn as a classic product, as a hat, hood or mask, protecting the nose and mouth from dust during fast cycling or motorcycle riding.
- A bandana with a visor is an interesting and multifunctional model. It is designed for summer, spring, autumn (depending on the fabric it is made of). Most often, it has ties at the back to adjust the size.
When choosing a material, pay attention to the color scheme. Ideally, the color scheme of the headdress matches the tone of the clothes. Muted shades of blue, gray, brown, green, burgundy are suitable for men. Women most often prefer light products with unusual prints. A scarf made of light denim looks stylish.
Measurements and pattern
You can easily and quickly make a bandana yourself. You only need to prepare a piece of fabric of the required size with the desired pattern. The standard size of a bandana for adults is 61 x 61 cm.
To obtain more precise parameters, you will need to take head measurements. For example, you need to sew a bandana with your own hands for a child with a head circumference of 55 cm. To adapt the pattern, you only need to use the geometric formula familiar from school and calculate the diagonal of the square. The minimum length of the scarf will be 55: 1.414 (square root of 2) = 38.1 cm.
Thus, to sew a bandana with your own hands, you need to draw a pattern according to the required dimensions. To the obtained result, you will need to add allowances of several centimeters. After this, the selected fabric should be laid out on the table, using chalk and a ruler, set aside the length and width in accordance with the obtained measurement results. As a result, you should get a square with allowances.
Necessary tools
To make a bandana, you don't need a lot of material or special tools. In addition to the fabric, you need scissors for cutting. Also, pins for fixing the pattern on the fabric, chalk or soap will not be superfluous in this process. A measuring tape will come in handy for taking measurements.
The bandana pattern itself will require a ruler, paper, pencil, and eraser. Consumables - threads in the color of the fabric. Depending on the design of the model, additional elements may be required, such as an elastic band. For sewing, you will need an overlock. If you don't have one, you can get by with a regular sewing machine with different modes.
If the needlewoman wants to decorate the product, then she may find transfer appliques, regular or thermal, useful. Bandanas for women are decorated with stripes, drawings, stones, fabric flowers, chains, lace.
Sewing nuances depending on the model
There are different types of bandanas, you need to choose a model based on personal preferences. The manufacturing process is simple, even a novice craftswoman can handle it. It is enough to take measurements correctly and follow the master class step by step.
Classic square
The classic bandana is particularly easy to make. It is essentially one large square piece of fabric. To create it, you will need the following materials and tools:
- textile;
- scissors;
- threads;
- needle;
- sewing machine.
For a product with a side of 54 cm, first draw a square of 56 x 56 cm on the spread fabric. Then alternately fold each side by 0.5 cm, then iron. Repeat the action one more time. Next, sew each folded side with a basting stitch. All that remains is to stitch the product on the machine. If you have an overlock, then it is not necessary to hem the product. The classic square bandana on the head is ready.
Transformer (made of knitted fabric)
A bandana buff is a cylindrical transformable model that is worn not only as a fashionable headdress, but also as a hood or scarf. To make it, you will need:
- knitted material of suitable size;
- scissors;
- needle;
- threads.
To start, you need to cut off a rectangular piece of fabric. If the product is intended for a child, the dimensions of the material should be 24 x 40 cm, if for an adult, then 100 x 52 cm plus an allowance of 1.5 cm. Then fold the cut in half along the long side with the wrong side outward, sew. All that remains is to turn the product inside out.
The transformable model is put on the face with the cylinder opening. The remaining part covers the head and neck. This is a very fashionable and stylish option that young guys and girls love. And a hand-made bandana-buff will become not only a wonderful accessory, but also the pride of the owner.
On an elastic band
The product with elastic band is perfect as an accessory for summer dresses, sarafans. It is advisable to choose natural material, light shades. For manufacturing you will need:
- 2 pieces of fabric (38 x 18 cm; 28 x 10 cm);
- scissors;
- needle;
- threads;
- elastic band 10-14 cm long;
- pins.
After preparing the materials and tools, you can start working. The smaller piece of fabric should be folded over by 0.5 cm along the length, and sewn with a blind stitch. After that, you should sew the edges of the workpiece from the inside out, turn it right side out, insert the elastic, which should be stretched along the length of the fabric and sew with a zigzag stitch at a distance of 1-2 cm from the edge.
Fold the second fabric rectangle in a fan shape across the width and secure with pins. All that remains is to insert the edges of the large piece into the holes of the piece with the elastic band and stitch them together. The stylish summer headdress is ready.
Children's
The children's bandana is sewn from thin natural fabrics. The product for boys can be decorated with appliques, for girls - with embroidery. To make the headdress you will need:
- textile;
- scissors;
- thread;
- needle.
First, you will have to make a pattern. To do this, you need to draw a semicircle with a diameter of 22 cm, a height of 6 cm, and two rectangular strips measuring 10 x 33 and 8 x 85 cm. The pattern needs to be transferred to the fabric and cut out, leaving allowances of 1-2 cm.
The 10 x 33 cm piece is the middle of the bandana, two resulting semicircles should be sewn to it and the edges should be processed. Next, you need to measure the girth of the baby's head on the product, and the half-girth on the remaining part. After that, you need to sew the workpiece to the marks. All that remains is to turn the product inside out, sew on the ties, and the bandana is ready.
This original and easy-to-make headdress will perfectly protect your child's head from the sun. A bandana for a boy can be made from fabric with cars, ships, or favorite cartoon characters. For girls, materials with flowers, dolls and other cute prints are suitable.
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