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Tape Measure Headband

  • Completed Project: Tape Measure Headband Picture #1
  • Completed Project: Tape Measure Headband Picture #2

Pretty cool, huh?
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I made this very quickly, so it could have been finished a bit better. I hope you like it! And just to let you know, the thing in the first picture which look a bit like pliers is actually my single hole punch.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Firts of all gather your materials!

    (I didn't really know the proper name of what I call hole punch stickers, but I think you will know what I mean when you see them. They are in the yellow box.)

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Cut a length of tape measure which fits over your head from ear to ear. (The place where a normal hair band would sit.)


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    At each end, punch a hole at least half a centimeter away, otherwise it will break.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Cover each hole with a hole punch sticker. These make it stronger.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Next, measure a length of elastic which is long enough to connect the tape measure around your head. Then double it, and add an inch to allow it to be tied.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Then thread one end of the elastic through one hole from the outside - in. Repeat this on the other side...

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    ... so it looks like this.

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    Pull each end through...

  9. Step 9

    Step 9

    ...and tie up, making sure it fits snuggly around your head.

  10. Step 10

    Step 10

    And there you (should) have your cool new headband.

    If you have any questions, or I have made no sense, please just say!

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Pepperette

Pepperette

29 Sep 18:06

Soooo in love with this. I have to make some. Thanks for sharing!

HollyPolly

HollyPolly

29 Sep 19:09

Very cute, I'll make one now! (If I have the stuff)

Birgitta

Birgitta

29 Sep 21:36

Very Cute!

Lena Landmine

Lena Landmine

29 Sep 23:14

I looove this. Unfortunately, my head is retarded and elastic style head bands always slip off my head. lol. I'll have to try doing this with a plastic hair band.

Lovette'sz-xoxo

Lovette'sz-xoxo

30 Sep 02:05

cool :)

harrylaa

harrylaa

02 Oct 15:49

Thanks guys!

Joanne Kira

Joanne Kira

29 Oct 20:08

Very imaginative my jazz bum friend!!!

Joanne Kira

Joanne Kira

29 Oct 20:08

Very imaginative my jazz bum friend!!!

harrylaa Posted By:
harrylaa »
September 29, 2009 17:18
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