How to Make a No‐Sew Ribbon Headband

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measure your head

   Wrap a measuring tape around your head like a headband: under the back of your head, up the sides, and over the top of your head.
   
   Record your measurement, then subtract 4 inches (10.16 centimeters).
   
   This is your new measurementIf you don't have a measuring tape, you can use some ribbon or string instead, then use a ruler to subtract 4 inches (10.16 centimeters).
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   Step 2: then subtract 4 inches (10.16 centimeters).

   Choose a wider ribbon—something around 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) wide would be ideal.
   
   The ribbon can be satin or grosgrain.
   
   Satin comes in more colors, but grosgrain comes in more patterns., Light a candle or ignite a lighter.
   
   Hold the cut end of the ribbon close to the flame for a few seconds, or until the cut edge melts.
   
   Repeat for the other side., The elastic should be narrower than your ribbon.
   
   Something between ½ and ¾-inch (1.27 and
   1.91-centimeter) wide would be ideal.
   
   If the elastic is super stretchy, you may want to cut it a little shorter to make the headband tighter., Turn the ribbon so that the wrong side is facing you.
   
   Squeeze out a drop of hot glue on one end.
   
   Make sure that it's centered., The end of the elastic needs to overlap the end of the ribbon by ½ inch (1.27 centimeters).
   
   Make sure that the elastic is centered., Make a small drop of hot glue on the ribbon to the left of the elastic.
   
   Fold the edge down onto the elastic and press it into place.
   
   Repeat for the right side., Place another drop of hot glue on the other end of the ribbon.
   
   Press the elastic into place, then glue the side edges down.
   
   You do not need to glue the side edges down along the entire ribbon—over the elastic.
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   Step 3: Cut your ribbon according to your new measurement.

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   Step 4: Seal the ends of the ribbon with a flame.

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   Step 5: Cut 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) of elastic.

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   Step 6: Make a dot of hot glue on one end of the ribbon.

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   Step 7: Press one end of the elastic into it.

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   Step 8: Glue the side edges of the ribbon down onto the elastic.

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   Step 9: Repeat the process for the other side of the ribbon.

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