Fabric stores usually have a discount section. If you’re on a budget, check there first. You will need about one yard (36 inches) of fabric so that you have plenty of material to wrap around your head and tie in the back. You can use any type of fabric, such as cotton, linen, or rayon. However, these fabrics will fray on the edges. Other fabrics, such as jersey knit, faux leather, or vinyl will not fray. Of these, knit fabric will likely be the easiest to find in the color you need (and less expensive than the others).
It would be a good idea to measure around your head first and determine the length you would like your headband to be. Be sure to cut your edges straight. Lay out your fabric on a flat surface and use a measuring stick and chalk to create an outline for your headband.
If you are using cardboard or poster board, grab a measuring stick and trace an approximately 2 inch (height) by 6 inch (length) rectangle. Round each of the four corners. If you are using a recycled aluminum can, wash and dry the can first. Take some scissors and create a slit lengthwise down the center of the can (from top to bottom). Carefully cut around the top and bottom of the can and discard those pieces. Take the aluminum from the middle of the can and bend it back and forth to smooth it out. [1] X Research source Measure and cut your aluminum (approximately 2 inches by 6 inches with rounded corners).
If you are worried about making a mistake, trace the image with a pencil first. Don’t press down too hard, though, because the indentations will still show in your cardboard or aluminum.
Alternately, you could cut the backs off of six round, silver thumb tacks and glue them to the sides of your emblem plate.
