Pattern bandana, we sew by own hands a beautiful accessory

Bandana is a simple piece of cloth with a pattern (ormonophonic), a headpiece for protection from the sun. Initially, a square handkerchief was used to protect the face from dust and smoke. Centuries later the bandana became a fashionable accessory, which even the celebrities do not disdain.

History of the headscarf

The name "bandana" was borrowed from Hindi, this word was used for a wide used in the past calico with a pattern of "cucumber".

Bandans were worn by farmers, pirates, cowboys andrailway workers. The shawl was tied around the head or neck, it was convenient for them to wipe the sweat and protect the respiratory tract from litter and strong wind. Bandana was often used as a homemade kit or a knapsack.

Second-hand headscarf received in the periodthe heyday of gangster groups in North America in the 1980s. With her help, it was decided to emphasize their belonging to a particular street gang. Popularized headscarf also singers of the direction of rep. Now the bandana is a fashion accessory that can emphasize the individuality of its owner.

Headscarves for fashionistas are embroidered with preciousand semiprecious stones, paillettes and jewelry beads. Bandanas, made of fur of different animals, are expensive and in demand in many countries.

We make a pattern of bandanas

A noteworthy shawl can be sewn easily and quicklyyourself. To do this, you only need to choose a suitable size fabric with an interesting design. The pattern of the bandanna is so simple that you should not talk about it again.

Standard headscarf sizes foradult - 61 cm by 61 cm. To choose the exact size is very simple, it is necessary to measure the circumference of a person's head. Let's say we need to sew a handkerchief to a child with a head circumference of 55 cm. Apply a simple formula from the geometry of the school course to calculate the diagonal of the square. The minimum length required for the bandanna pattern is 55 / 1,414 (the square root of the two) = 38.1 cm.

To make a bandana with your own hands, a pattern should be drawn according to individual dimensions. To the obtained value it is necessary to add a few more centimeters to the allowances and fixing the "tail".

Selected fabric cut for bandanna designshould be spread on the desktop. Using the tailor's chalk and ruler, you need to put the necessary length and width on the fabric. In the end, you should get a perfect square with marks for allowances. If you can use the overlock to sew and handle the edges of the bandanas with it, the allowances will not be needed.

Sew a pattern of bandanas

A few tips:

1. It's worth making sure the calculations are correct, folding the workpiece diagonally and arrange the first fitting.
2. When making a bandana with your own hands, it is better to work on a pattern on a sewing machine or overlock. The handmade seam will not look nice and neat.
3. Cut the workpiece must be exactly and neatly, this will depend on the final appearance of the product.

To sew a bandanna, the pattern of which is described above,very easy. To do this, the scarf should be wrapped around the marked lines, fastened with sewing pins or swept and ironed. Then it is necessary to process the sections with a closed edging seam.

Bandanas for babies

A headscarf can become an indispensable accessory for babies. A shawl for a child is more convenient than a panama or baseball cap. Bandana does not close the review and is sitting tightly on the head, does not fall off and does not interfere.

Bandana for children can be used not only as a headdress, but also as a neck scarf - a bib. This is really an indispensable and multifunctional thing in the wardrobe of every little mod.

MK cutting and sewing kerchief for babies

Make a bandana pattern for a boy is more difficult than for an adult. For a kerchief two cuts of a tissue are required. Both materials should be soft, natural and absorb moisture well.

The kerchief for the child does not look like a square, but as a triangle with buttons clasped around the edges.

It is necessary to attach a pattern to the material folded in half and carefully cut out. Repeat the steps to cut off the second fabric.

It is necessary to fold the parts face-down inside and "bait" with a thread or fasten the parts with pins. Then sew the bandana around the edges with a sewing machine, slightly not completing the seam to the end.

Unscrew the headscarf to the frontremaining hole. In case of difficulties, use a pencil or a thin stick. Straightening the corners, it is necessary to iron the bandana and carefully finish the seam from the front side.

To install the button, specialforceps. They are sold in any needlework shop and detailed instructions on how to use them are provided on the packaging. In the same department you can purchase buttons for clothes.

Decorate the product is very simple with the help oftransfer applications in the form of animals or cartoon characters. Such applications are applied to the fabric with an adhesive layer down, covered with a damp gauze or a cotton shawl and heated with an iron for 30 seconds. As a stylization, you can embroider a monogram or an entire picture on the kerchief.