A kerchief is an aesthetic element of every woman's wardrobe. Today, you can sew it on an elastic band from improvised materials, using simple patterns and explanatory instructions. What are the sewing options, how to sew a kerchief on an elastic band and decorate it with fabric or ribbons below.
Necessary tools
It doesn't take much time to sew a kerchief with an elastic band. For work you will need to take a sewing machine, threads of a suitable color, an awl, basting needles, chalk and a pencil, a ruler and sharp, sharpened scissors.
The correct selection of materials is important. Headscarves are often sewn from simple fabrics such as cambric, chintz, calico, satin and linen. These are the fabrics that have good ventilation and moisture absorption. They are not capable of causing an allergic reaction. For this reason, headwear is often sewn from such fabrics. As for viscose and mixed fabrics with artificial threads, they are also used due to the absence of memorabilia, the presence of brightness and the absence of fading. To create a romantic and elegant image, silk with chiffon is used.
Please note! It is worth noting that a beginner craftswoman will not be able to work with the last two canvases because of their slipping and crumbling at the edges. Therefore, it is better to take cotton for training.
A good material for sewing a scarf is also knitwear. It is comfortable due to all the advantages of natural materials, elasticity and the absence of memory. Just like silk and chiffon, it is also difficult to work with. A sewing machine that is not sharpened to work with such fabrics will tear the thread or skip stitches.
To create a comfortable, non-slip and non-pressing headdress, it is necessary to make the right choice of elastic. For this, you need a wide, but well-stretched band. You can use two strips of regular narrow elastic bands. The fact of its comfort of wearing on the head will depend on what elasticity the elastic band will have. This is especially important when creating a product for children.
Choice of fabric
Today, a girl's scarf with an elastic band pattern is a functional and designer attribute. It is a wardrobe item that can be used to decorate a bohemian-casual, hippie, boho outfit, and emphasize femininity and sophistication. Designers often complement the fabrics with sun visors, fabric braids, decorative flowers, and appliqués.
As for the material, it is better to use cotton or linen to sew a scarf with an elastic band for a girl. These are 100% natural, ventilated, hypoallergenic fabrics that will not irritate the baby's scalp. In the sun, they will protect him from sunstroke, and serve as a charming addition to any outfit.
Viscose, polyester, chiffon and other synthetic fabrics are not the best idea for a model for a child or an adult who wants to protect their head from the sun. This is a decorative model that has only one function - aesthetic. It can become part of any boho wardrobe.
Natural or artificial silk, like satin, belong to the previous models. They can only carry an aesthetic function. Despite the fact that silk cannot harm the baby's scalp, you should not use this fabric to create a decorative product.
Sewing methods
Before sewing a children's headscarf, you need to decide on the style of the product. For a small child, it is best to create a product that has an elastic soft knitted insert around the entire head surface. The item is able to hold well, not slip, and absolutely not press on the child's skin.
The second sewing option is a simple cotton kerchief with an elastic band at the back, which is inserted into the fabric with the main part. In this case, it is sewn into the material, and the fabric strip with the elastic band is gathered.
Please note! Older girls can wear a bandana. Today, this is a popular type of scarf on a knitted elastic band. You can gather the material and wear it as a headband. When you straighten the fabric, you get a knitted type of scarf that completely covers the crown of the head. The elastic band of this type is sewn in a larger size.
The easiest option
If the child is not used to wearing a kerchief in the summer, which has tying edges like a French scarf or hat, and the mother does not have a sewing machine, then the easiest option is to insert an elastic band. All you need is to take a store-bought model, cut the sharp edges evenly. Then attach an elastic band that would connect several ends together.
To do this, you can simply sew it on, folding the kerchief edges several times from the inside. You can simply hide the ribbon in a tube of fabric. The seams go inside.
Summer scarf with elastic
To create a step-by-step light summer scarf with elastic for a one-year-old girl, a young woman and a woman, you need to take cotton fabric, cut out a piece of fabric measuring 25 by 25 centimeters and fold it diagonally. Iron it for evenness. Next, cut the piece into several triangles. The leg of one of them needs to be processed with tape. Then fold both pieces face to face. Sew the lines with tape from the wrong side.
Then turn the fabric inside out. Next, you need to work with the elastic. Measure a strip of fabric that is 6 centimeters wide and fold it in half from the inside. Then stitch the edges and turn the fabric back to the front side. Sew the parts to the canvas and the scarf is ready.
Sewing a scarf for babies
The smallest ones can have such a model, which can be sewn according to the drawing below. To make it, you need to take a thin cotton base fabric and a knitted strip for the elastic band near the headband. The base is divided in half. A pattern is formed according to this part. A lapel can be made or sewn without it. Then the product will be lighter and thinner. The length and height of the pattern can be changed, depending on the circumference of the baby's head.
After cutting, it is necessary to process the fabric edges on the overlock. Using a soft tape measure, the head part near the forehead with the back of the head should be measured. A rectangle is cut out, the length of which corresponds to the measurement, and the width is twice as wide as the future elastic.
After this, you need to fold the rectangle in half and sew the material lengthwise. Then turn it inside out and iron it well. All that remains is to measure and adjust the size, if necessary.
Sewing a kerchief with a visor
Sewing a scarf with a visor is no different from creating a model without it. First, take measurements of the head circumference, then create a separate scarf on an elastic band at the back using the existing developments. Then take the visor, overcast it using a piece of fabric according to the parameters given below and attach it to the product. More detailed information can be found in any handicraft manual or master class. The visor can be made of fabric, but it will not hold its shape.
Therefore, a plastic model is used, which can be purchased at any craft store.
Decorations made of fabric and ribbons
You can decorate the finished product in different ways. Make a bow with a flower, a bead, a stone or a bright button. An applique looks good on such a product. For a children's model, you can try using flowers with large petals or pictures with cartoon characters.
You can decorate it in an original way with openwork fabric or ribbon along the seams. The version with embroidery or a special patch looks interesting.
In general, a headscarf is a beautiful decorative element that can be made with your own hands in three ways today. There is also an option to sew the product, supplemented with a visor. In addition to sewing, it is possible to decorate the decorative element with fabric or ribbons. Everything can be done with the help of simple and clear instructions, a master class or a guide in a handicraft tutorial.
