A light headscarf has always been one of the most popular ways to protect the head from the scorching sun. Nowadays, a bandana is worn even in the cold season, choosing a headdress made of warm material. There are a huge number of options for bandana models in the store, however, making a bandana on your head quickly and easily with your own hands is not difficult even for an inexperienced needlewoman. You just need to turn to the materials in this article for help, having first selected the fabric for the headdress and the person for whom it will be intended.
Bandanas are most often worn by women and children, but men can also benefit from sun protection. It is best for a young man to use cotton fabric and protective colors.
History of appearance
Today, a bandana as a headdress is in every second wardrobe of modern young people. They are used to diversify and revitalize the appearance and protect from the sun. The exact time of appearance of the first models is unknown. We can assume that this was around the 18th century. It is unclear who invented this accessory. Initially, this wardrobe attribute was used to protect against dust and heat. For this reason, many researchers present the theory that the center of distribution of this accessory is India.
Handmade bandanas
If you translate this word from Hindi, it means tying. According to the translation provided by the Spanish dictionary, in Russian this word means the same thing. Traditional designs include a paisley pattern. These are different types of small curved water drops.
In Spanish settlements, this item was actively used by shepherds who worked in difficult circumstances. Later in the 18th century, one could notice the fashion for bandanas in the United States. There, wrapping a bandana around the neck became mandatory. They wore this product for protection from the sun and dust.
Interestingly, in the 90s, the accessory became an integral part of hippies and bandits’ equipment. Many bandits used it to hide their faces. They inherited this tradition from pirates, who, according to many movie directors, wore bandanas. According to sources, this version is a myth.
First headdress
Material selection
At the moment, a bandana can be made from any material. Before sewing a product with your own hands, you need to decide on the density of the fabric. It can be dense or transparent material. The headband can be made from chintz, calico, cambric, or natural materials such as chiffon, silk and cotton. If the product is made for the autumn-winter season, then you need to focus on warm fleece.
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Cotton as main material
When choosing a fabric, you should also look at its color. Camouflage or denim looks interesting. It is worth giving preference to those materials that are combined with the top of the product. Regarding children's things, boys' bandanas will not suit girls and vice versa.
Made from knitwear
Required 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, in this process, pins for securing the pattern to the fabric, chalk or soap will not be superfluous. A measuring tape is useful for taking measurements.
The actual pattern of the bandana 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, for example, an elastic band. For sewing you will need an overlocker. If you don’t have it, then you can get by with a regular sewing machine with different modes.
If a needlewoman wants to decorate a product, she may need transfer appliqués, regular or thermal. Bandanas for women are decorated with stripes, drawings, stones, fabric flowers, chains, and lace.
Types of bandanas for adults and children
A bandana can be represented by a scarf, a bandana with ties, with or without a visor.
Bandana scarf with elastic pattern
There is also a model in the form of a hat, a transformer and a bandeau. A scarf is a cotton square of calico, calico and cambric material. It can be 50 by 50 centimeters or 70 by 70 centimeters. It can also be presented in the form of a triangle.
Bondo head bandana men's pattern
Bandana with ties - triangular linen or cotton model. This is also a model made of kulirka and interlock. Can be made from fleece, suede, leather and fur. It can be presented with or without a visor. A bandana in the form of a cap is a regular round knitted summer model with or without ties.
With visor
Models of hats
To make a bandana, you need to know what types of scarves there are, what material they are made of, and how they can be decorated. Recently, popular designers have never ceased to amaze everyone with a huge range of products that differ in style, color and material . Basic models of dressings:
- Kerchief.
- Headdress with ties.
- Bando.
- Harmonic.
- Transformable scarf.
- Product with a visor.
All these models can be a great addition to your beautiful outfit. Sewing such hats will not be difficult.
Bandana pattern
It is not difficult to make such an element as a bandana pattern. This is a unique accessory, the patterns of which do not differ from the pattern for creating a cap or other round headdress. The pattern of the model for the summer, size and other details will depend on the type of model. Below are diagrams for creating a classic square army model for men, interesting life-size pirate products and headscarf models for women, and simple master classes for their formation.
Bandana pattern for men
Classic square bandana for men
To make a classic square men's bandana, you need to take a large piece of fabric with dimensions of at least 60 by 60 centimeters. Any material is suitable for cutting. You can use cotton muslin, which is abrasion-resistant. Next, you need to draw a square on the fabric using a regular stationery or meter tailor's ruler. Then draw a square 60 centimeters long. This parameter can be slightly increased or decreased in size.
It’s easier, before sewing a bandana pattern with your own hands according to step-by-step instructions, make a drawing of a square right on the corner of a fabric flap or an awl. This way you can avoid unnecessary trimmings. It is worth pointing out that marker lines do not need to be made in the case of permanent markers. The contours of the future square should not have an ideal shape, but straight lines can give the bandana a neat and tidy appearance.
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Next you need to make a square pattern from fabric. The easiest way to initially make the cut is with sharp scissors. Then you need to try on the cut out headdress on your head. This stage involves fitting to inspect the size. If the bandana is large, it can be made smaller. It is imperative to process the fabric using a hemmed seam.
In the end, all that remains is to decorate the classic men's model. For example, a patch or machine embroidery is perfect for this. The registration emblem looks good on classic textiles. Be sure to iron the fabric thoroughly before decorating. Then the bandana pattern for a boy will be successful.
Basis for a classic square men's bandana
Women's headscarf
The women's headscarf is made using the same method as the men's classic bandana. You need to take a square cut of cotton or any other fabric and form a clear square with dimensions of 60 by 60 centimeters. Then make a line along the contour, forming a dart. Then try on the finished product by folding the fabric in half and tying it on the back of your head.
Basis for women's headscarf
Bandanas for babies
A bandana for a baby can be made like a simple women's headscarf or a regular men's classic model. You can also try making a model with a visor. To do this, you need to clearly form a pattern according to the template presented below, and carefully stitch it around the edges. Then you need to take the finished plastic model of the visor, cover it with fabric and carefully stitch all the protruding elements. At the end, connect the visor to the formed product and decorate as desired. To decorate a bandana for a baby, you can make a machine yourself or complement the product with machine embroidery.
Model for baby
Classic model
The basis for most models is a regular square made of bright durable fabric, where the side of the rectangle is equal to the circumference of the head. In this case, the fabric is folded into a triangle, the length of the fold - the hypotenuse of which is enough to tie a supporting knot.
How to dress a classic model:
- Fold the product into a scarf. Place the fold of fabric on the frontal part of the head. Tie the ends at the back of the head. Hide the bottom corner by wrapping it around the knot;
- Place the main part at the back of the head and tie a knot in the front. Women's version: place the ends of the scarf above the ear;
- Form a fabric strip from the scarf and tie it around your head to secure your hairstyle;
- Place the base on the front of the neck, and wrap the ends of the scarf around the neck, tying it in front with a beautiful knot;
- Tie a scarf - a bandana, like a pioneer tie, decorating the knot with a shiny brooch;
- Wrap the scarf around your wrist several times, securing the bandage with a beautifully designed knot.
- We have posted many different options for tying a headscarf on this page.
How to sew a classic bandana yourself:
- cut a square of suitable size from fabric;
- Tuck the edges in and hem with a hidden seam on the wrong side. Alternatively, you can zigzag stitch the edges of the product;
- roll up into a scarf.
Sewing a women's bandana with an elastic band
A women's bandana with an elastic band can be made like a hat or like a cap. In the first case, it is necessary to cut the fabric according to the presented diagram, carefully stitch the ends of the product so that no threads appear. Next, you need to make holes in the prepared pattern, put pins in them and insert a cord or elastic band into the product. At the end, as in previous cases, you can make a decorative finish or use several different types of fabrics.
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Women's model with elastic band
Sewing a women's bandana with a visor
The female model with a visor can be made using a plastic blank or dense processed fabric. In the first case, it will be a high-quality model to protect the eyes and head from the sun, and the second will act as an interesting decorative object and perform only the function of protecting the head from overheating. In any situation, it is necessary to make a pattern for the product, sharpen it well, and then form the finished product. After drawing the parts and cutting them out, you need to carefully iron the workpieces and begin stitching.
If desired, an elastic band can be added to the bandana to change the size. Then the step-by-step stage of the work changes and looks like this: first, the final model is created with an allowance for the elastic, the elastic is inserted, and then the visor is made and sewn to the product.
Pattern of a female model with a visor
How to decorate
A bandana is a model that can be beautifully decorated using different materials. You may need additional beads, buttons, ribbons, openwork Swarovski beads, feathers, artificial flowers, clips, smooth and machine embroidery, sculptural items made of polymer clay, knitted inserts, miniature floral elements and other materials. Naturally, all of the listed decorative items can be used as desired.
As a rule, ribbons, brooches and beads are used to decorate a scarf or scarf. Stripes and stickers are often used on fabric. Models with a visor decorated with rhinestones or personalized embroidery in the very center look interesting. The option that looks stylish is when the scarf is designed in a patchwork style, that is, with the addition of various cotton materials and is literally created piece by piece.
Model decorated with a brooch
In general, you can make a headdress such as a bandana with your own hands from available materials, using only a ready-made diagram from the Internet and the simple step-by-step instructions given above.
Master class on making a product
Making a bandana with your own hands is simple and does not require knowledge of the fundamental principles of sewing and cutting. Some types of bandanas do not require sewing at all, just the ability to tie a knot beautifully and a little imagination. In order to make such a bandana, you need a square piece of material, a scarf or a rectangle - it depends on what model you need to make. To “train” your hand, just stand in front of the mirror for a while and conduct a master class on yourself.
But some bandana models still need to be cut and sewn. But this is also not difficult, you just need to correctly transfer the pattern onto the fabric and assemble the parts according to the diagram.
Here are some interesting, universal models of bandanas with your own hands, which even a non-professional can sew using patterns.
Cutting and assembly diagram, option No. 1 (can be with or without a visor).
Cutting and assembly diagram, option No. 2.
On the head for women
The women's head bandana, with generally accepted methods of wearing, is distinguished by a wide variety of styles and finishes. This, of course, gives a big advantage to the fair sex to look creative anywhere and at any time.
The choice of fabric for this accessory is unlimited and largely depends on the overall look, as well as on the place for which the woman is wearing it.
Beach, plein air, barbecue, tourism and travel, as well as going out into sophisticated society - the bandana can be used everywhere, in different styles, colors and ways of wearing. You can be absolutely sure that this piece of clothing will make your look romantic and creative anywhere.
