I Can't Borrow a Headband for Forever...

I borrowed my roommate's headband.
                                          I fell in love with it.
                                                            I wanted it.
                                                                            I needed it. 
                                                                                        But she wanted it back.

SO I MADE MY OWN!

Step 1: Find a cool fabric.
I used an old plaid button up that has been in the "mend" pile for quite some time... I had a photo, but I accidentally deleted it. My bad.
Step 2: Cut into 6 strips, about half an inch wide, and at least 12" long, and two additional pieces about 1" x 3".

Step 3: Braid. Make two braids, obviously... since there are 6 strips.
    If you don't know how to braid, ask a middle school girl. I'm sure she'd be able to teach you.
       Helpful hint: I safety pinned the 3 strips together, and then taped the safety pin to my desk so it couldn't go anywhere.

Step 4: Cut two hair elastics on the seam.

Step 5: Hot glue one end of a hair elastic to each braid, securing all three strips.

Don't Forget: Hot glue is [not surprisingly] HOT. And it is capable of burning your fingers through the fabric. Use caution. And a long stick, if necessary.

Step 6: MEASURE. [After the hot glue has cooled] make sure it will fit comfortably around your head. Depending on the length of your strips and the size of your head, you may need to trim the hair elastic, but remember, they need to stretch a little bit!

Step 7: Hot glue the other end to the other end of the same braid, it'll almost be like having two headbands. You can stop here, actually, and really just wear them as one or two, but I prefer to continue to the next step, it makes a much more secure headband.

Step 8: Wrap the extra small piece of fabric around both braids where the braid meets the elastic. Repeat on the other side.

And it's finished!!

And, now to model it in its awesomeness:

Oooooh yeah!

So not only is this a no-sew headband, it's also a no-cost headband. It's a very good rainy day project... don't be afraid to experiment with different fabrics... maybe even a bow or flower!!