Do you have old nylons with holes in it and are about to throw them away! HOLD ON AND STOP RIGHT THERE! Emily is back to show us how to transform your old nylons into a new head accessory!
Take it away Emily-
O.K., girl.
You know you have a pair of nylons rolled up in your closet that have a run in them or a hole in the toe, or maybe they’re just so brightly colored that you’re scared to wear them. Am I right? Yeah, me too. I also like to avoid washing my hair. Something about the blow drying, straightening, curling, and styling just doesn’t fit in with my schedule. You too?! Well then I have such a great solution for those lazy days you still want to look cute and also can’t throw out nylons. Stay with me. One-seam easy peasy headband!
So practical, so stylish, so simple. My three favorite things. This headband can go anywhere from downtown with your man to an early morning gym session, and you won’t end up with a headache from the brain-squeeze you can sometimes get from a store-bought headband. You can hide that dirty hair and look sassy and smart and be economical at the same time. Brilliance.
To simplify the process, we have provided step-by-step pictures so you can create your very own headband in less than 10 minutes.
I had purchased a few pair of tights on clearance from the Gap a few years ago and they had been sitting in my drawer sad and unused.
Just cut, tie, match up the ends, and sew. Done!
Make sure to measure your own head for a good fit. I’m good with eight inches; enough to stay on but won’t brain-squeeze. If you can’t part with any of your current nylons, you can pick some up pretty inexpensively at Target in the little girl’s section in a myriad of colors. Also note that if you are scared of the sewing machine or don’t have access to one, you can hand stitch your headband with a heavy needle and thread.
I just love these headbands and have been going through my nylons choosing the ones that I think are ready to be converted!
xo
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Harleena Singh says
Loved the idea 🙂
We used to make plaits out of those old nylons and use them as hairbands too. Nice to see something similar here.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Cristi says
Oooh you got me thinking- great idea with plaits in your hair! I just may want to try it!
Stephanie says
SUPER cute. This makes me sad that I don’t have a sewing machine – I could whip a few out a lot faster with one!
Cristi says
No need for a sewing machine- just hand stitch it!
Amy @ the Happy Tulip says
Adorable! I have a couple of fabric headbands I like to wear on my lazy days, but they have a tendency to slip. Have you had that problem at all with the nylon?
ifigenia says
Amy I was thinking the same, but I think we have to sew them a bit looser …;ο)
Stephanie H. says
This Emily girl is cute, smart, and sassy! 😉 Looks simple, I need to try!
ruth sullivan says
love the idea but i’m going to try it using strips of old t-shirts i pick up at the thrift store for $1.00. i plan to try them as sweat bands for when i work out at the gym….better looking than those old knit ones.
Lisa says
I did make 2 of these with strips of t-shirt material and they turned out great! They weren’t as thick as the tights/nylons would be, but work perfectly and I have a TON of old t-shirts with lots of fun colors!
Veronica Almeida says
Thank you for sharing, that headband is so cute and so fun to make. I am totally trying this tomorrow.
Sherry says
Cristi and Emily – Loved this idea so much when a friend Pined it, had to use it for the 18″ dolls. Found knee high nylons at Walgreens that come in the candy machine plastic balls. 2 pairs for a buck (got to love the price) They worked perfect. Made a cute black and white one.
Courtney says
These are awesome. I love headbands and always try to make them on my own but can never find ones easy enough to make. These are so simple and so cheap they would make great gifts for all of my friends. Try the dollar store or five below for tights too, they always have great deals.
Nikki W says
Love headbands and LOVE this post! Definitely giving this one a go. Thanks! x
Emilie says
Awesome idea! I love it! The tip to buy cheap ones in the little girls section is genius. I’m going straight to Target!
Robin says
This is so cute. I am trying it tonite. Already scrounged in my daughter’s drawer for old tights. 🙂
cassaundra says
i have those exact bright yellow tights and have never worn them! now i know what to do! i will be linking this on my children’s fashion blog. great idea.
Julia says
I just made a purple one for my self and love it!!!! I’m goof to Target tomorrow to get more colors to make for Christmas presents for my friends!
bianca says
Love this! I’m a little confused by the picture with the measuring tape tho, what are we measuring here?
Lisa summers says
I am wanting to make these adorable headbands with a large church group of girls, but were unsure of the length we cut, in the picture you have a finger on the 8 and 10 inch mark, are those what we go off or do we measure for each head