DIY T-shirt Headband

This past week I discovered a bunch of T-shirts that I no longer need. I decided to do some crafting with these extra T-shirts. With summer in full swing, I’m always looking for creative ways to keep my hair back and stay cool. I discovered you can make a creative, cheap headband with just three items found in your home to help you stay cool on those hot summer days!

Items needed:

• Old T-shirt
• Scissors
• Tape

Instructions:

1. Cut off the bottom hem of the shirt. Then cut five one-inch wide strips horizontally across the shirt starting from the bottom.
2. Set the bottom hem aside. Stretch all of the remaining strips until they become long, and the raw edges start to roll inwards.
3. Cut the five strands in half so they become long strands
4. Gather the five strands and secure them onto a hard surface with tape. This will make it easier for you to braid.
5. Take the outside left strand and place it one over to the right.
6. Take the middle strand and place it one over to the left.
7. Take the outside right strand and place it one over to the left.
8. Take the middle strand and place it one over to the right.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 till you reach the end.
10. Once you have finished braiding, trim the headband to fit your head, leaving about an inch on each end for knotting.
11. Start by double knotting one strand from each end of the braid together.
12. Match each end with another strand from the opposite end and double knot.
13. Trim the ends off of the double knots, and you’re done!

There you have it! With just three items found in your home you have a unique, inexpensive way to keep cool and look amazing! These would make the perfect gift for any girl, young or old, that you may know and they cost nothing!

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Happy Crafting!