How to Sew a Twisted Headband: Two Ways

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These knit fabrics are all easy to sew and are easier to find. They come in lots of fun prints and colors.

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Fold the rectangle along the long edge and match up the long edges right sides together. Sew with a zigzag stitch.

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Turn the headband right side out. Push the seam to the fold. Fold the headband in half and match up the short ends.

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Shift one layer down halfway.

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How to Sew a Twisted Headband: Two Ways

These knit fabrics are all easy to sew and are easier to find. They come in lots of fun prints and colors.

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Fold the rectangle along the long edge and match up the long edges right sides together. Sew with a zigzag stitch.

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Turn the headband right side out. Push the seam to the fold. Fold the headband in half and match up the short ends.

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Shift one layer down halfway.

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