Here are some simple tips for sewing stretch fabrics--Use a ball point needle.
-Check your sewing machine manual for a "stretch stitch".
-Use a Serger machine for seams. If you don't have a Serger, use the Zigzag stitch.
-Make sure your fabric is free of wrinkles when cutting out pattern pieces.
-Cut directly on top of fabric, without lifting the fabric as you go. Use a rotary cutter, if you can.
-Start with skirts and scarves, work your way up to patterns with sleeves.
1. Cut Fabric 12.5 inches x 34 inches. 2. With right sides together serge the fabric into a tube. If you don't own a Serger, use your zigzag stitch. Turn tube inside out. 3. Tie a knot in the middle of the tube. 4. Whip stitch three of the four layers together from edge to edge, knot and cut off. 5. (You can see here what the finished whip stitch will look like on the inside) Take the remaining loose layer and flip it over the stitched three layers. Tuck the raw edge under and blind stitch to the turban. The layer should lay right side to right side and stitches should be completely invisible once finished. 6. Enjoy your new turban! It's easy to wear with your hair up or down.
Ta-Da! You've done it! This turban is so comfy and adjustable too. Just tighten the knot to adjust the size! XO. elsie 
PS. Here's our magical pal, Keiko Lynn, wearing a velvet turban in plum! This sewing basics series was created in collaboration with Missy Creed of Momentum Fashion. Missy is a talented seamstress who sews for Red Velvet!
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Great tips! I’m sewing all day tomorrow. xo, rv
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Ahh! Such a valuable tutorial!
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I love this turban! I cant wait to make one!
-Miranda
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Awesome tips. I am so excited to make one of these
-Alyssa
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Very useful tips! I’m always intimidated when it comes to sewing knits. Thanks!
I never feel like I can handle sewing projects, but these turbans are just too cute to pass up! Maybe I’ll give it a try this weekend…
Oh, I’ve gotta try this. Time to dust off the ole Singer!
Amazing tutorial; I always wanted to make a stylish turban and these tips are great!
Love this blog, Elsie.
xx,
Joana
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Sempre Fabulosa!!!! Adoro o teu blog cada dia mais! Beijos Lola
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Very cute!
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Oh man. I needed these tips about 4 years ago when I let me Dad choose his own fabric for a pair of ridiculously stretchy pajama pants. This fabric is much cuter as a headband! ๐ I’ll have to give this a try!
I LOVE wearing velvet turbans (or velvet anything for that matter), but I’ve never made one of my own before! Fun!!
Kate ๐
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cute idea! i love turbans…its unhealthy haha.
xoxo, Jjanga
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Sooooooo cute! ๐ I just love this series so much! I love how you empower people to create. Hearts, Janna Lynn
Gorgeous photos!!! I really want to do turbans for work! Is it inappropriate? I work at a magazine company!
xxx
-S
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Steph, I don’t think they are inappropriate at all. Especially one like this that is obviously a vintage styled turban (modeled after styles from the 1960s!). I’ve seen people all over wearing them. Very Audrey Hepburn, if you ask me!
XO.
aww they are adorable! i’m excited to try this. i’m always looking for new ways to hide unwashed hair because i go every other day to keep my hair from drying out:)
i don’t think they’re inappropriate. it’s just hair accessory like a headband. hope you get compliments at work:)
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I agree with Laura…appropriate and perfect for hiding unwashed hair (my dirty little secret)!
Jonesy
Good to know! Thank you for sharing!
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I gonna make myself one of those!
Adore Keiko’s plum version!Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much for this. I have a lovely teal coloured piece of stretch velvet that I’ve been saving for a turban… and now I know how to make one!
That’s really easy and i don’t even need a sewing machine( but i have a sewing machine jar, i start saving money for this :D).
Great advice Elsie, thnx so much!
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I’ve been trying to do a velvet turband for so long!
Thank you for the DIY ๐
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Great tips, nice article, very helpful and informative. thanks for sharing.
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Carry up the superb function.
Love it!!!!! โฅ
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Laura
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Awesome. Thanks!
Jordan
I Love this! I am going to try and make this soon. Thanks for sharing ๐
Love your blog. Discovered it today. Really dig these DIY post ๐
its really nice ๐
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Thanks for sharing your secret! I love making turban headbands (:
-Mari
great tutorial
this is a really good idea!!
thank you!!
WOW! I love it! will be making many of these turbans!
I just made this (finally!) and it turned out lovely and was super quick. Thanks so much for sharing!!
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can you use different fabric? should it always be stretch so you can adjust it more easily?? please let me know i lovw head wraps and now i know how to make them! thank you!
Very nice blog! Thanks for this great tutorial!
Lesley
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thank you !!
thank you so much ^_^
happy nICE DAY
great idea!. I am sure the fabric has so many choices of fabric for this kind of project.