How to Make Beaded Bandanas

How to Make Beaded Bandanas
Written By
Ashley Kurz
Ashley Kurz
Published: Jun 25, 2010
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
1 minute read

Bandannas are a fashionable way to hold your hair back or tie around a pony tail. They can even be used to drape over end tables and nightstands to show off your style within your home. Add a customized touch to your bandannas by beading them along the edges with different colors of beads to coordinate with your outfits, celebrate a holiday or show off the colors of your favorite sports team.

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Things You'll Need:

Things You Will Need

  • Measuring Tape
  • Scissors
  • Pony Beads
  • Ironing Board
  • Bandanna
  • Iron
  • Unfold your bandanna and lay it over your ironing board.

    Press and smooth your bandanna with your iron.

    Measure to 3 inches from one edge and fold that edge along the 3-inch mark. Iron the crease in your fold to keep it marked and unfold it. Repeat the same process so you have ironed creases 3 inches from each edge.

    Make slits every 1/4 inch along all four sides up to the crease.

    Slide three pony beads of any color onto each of the 1/4-inch strips, and knot the end of the fabric to hold the beads.

    Ashley Kurz

    Ashley Kurz, a full-time professional writer since 2009, publishes on various informational websites. An expert in the craft field specializing in craft-related topics, Kurz has taught arts and crafts for group therapy sessions.

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