Remember the Boot Toppers I made a couple of weeks ago out of an old t-shirt? I used the sleeves on that project. With what was left of the t-shirt, I made these button headbands:
Here’s what I did:
I cut a strip from the bottom of the t-shirt up to the shoulder, cutting through the front and the back. I cut that long strip in half.
With one of the pieces I overlapped the ends that weren’t attached and sewed on three buttons. Easy.
With the other piece, I tied it in a knot and sewed three buttons to each side of the “bow.” Also easy. Look at the card some of the buttons were on: I love old advertising, and especially how it says that these buttons have been the choice of smart women for more than 95 years. 
For the last headband, I cut three strips from what was left of the t-shirt and pinned them together at one end.
Then I pinned that same end to the knee of the jeans I was wearing so that it would be stable while I braided. Once braided, I sewed each end of the braid so that it wouldn’t unravel.
Next, I sewed the ends of the braid together and added a tube of t-shirt material around that part so it wouldn’t look so messy. I picked out a few buttons and sewed each button on by hand. You might be able to use a glue gun for this part, but I like to wash my headbands, so I just sewed the buttons. This last headband was a little more time consuming, but still only took about 20 minutes.
Here are the headbands in action. Pardon my pictures; it’s a lot harder to get a clear photo of the top of your head than you might think!
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I love these! The bow headband is my favorite.
I’d love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-linky-party-week-nineteen.html
Thanks, Lauren! I’m all linked up now. I love your idea of a Pinterest link party
Love this idea! Super cute! I’m having a linky party on my blog and would love for you to link up! Here is the address http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/2011/12/27/the-linky-party-1227-1231/
Thank you! I’m linked!
So cute I can hardly stand it!!! Thanks for linking up at Overflowing with Creativity! I’m glad we’re bloggy friends!!
Thanks, Aimee!
Super cute idea! The buttons are from my area.
Dee
Thanks, Dee!
I love this! It is too cute. I just cut up a couple of shirts to make scarfs and was wondering what to do with the rest.
Thanks, April! I hope you give it a try! I’d love to see photos!
I love this idea!
) fun way to recycle old tees! I’m visiting from the frugal girls.
Thanks for stopping by!
So cute!!! I really like the one with the bow and buttons… I need to make some now!!!
I’d love for you to show these off at my party http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/12/project-party-weekend-link-up-your.html
-Rachel
Thanks, Rachel! I linked up to your party