How to Make an Arabian Turban With a Shirt
An Arabian turban is a type of headdress that can be formed by wrapping a long strip of material around the head. Arabian turbans are traditionally made from cotton or silk, but you can use a shirt made out of any material to create a faux turban. The shirt's sleeves can be tucked back into the turban to secure it to your head. Use different colored and patterned shirts to make a turban that matches your outfit and reflects your personality. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place the shirt onto your work space with the button side facing up.
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Fold over the collar by 2 inches.
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Cross your hands and grip the shirt collar between your thumb and ring fingers. Pick-up the shirt and uncross your hand (while still gripping the collar) to flip the shirt over.
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Place the shirt over your head, with the center of the collar in the center of your forehead.
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Keep one finger firmly pressed on the front of the shirt to keep it held in place. Wrap the arm of the shirt that is on your left-hand side around the right side of the turban, towards the middle of the forehead. Tuck the cuff of the left arm neatly underneath the turban.
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Wrap the shirt arm that is on your right hand-side around the left of the turban. Tuck the cuff of the shirt neatly and securely underneath the main section of the turban.
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Arrange the back of the shirt so that it falls neatly down the nape of the neck.
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Tips & Warnings
Iron your shirt if it is really wrinkled.
Use several small safety pins to attach the sleeves to the main part of the turban if they are not staying put.
The back of the shirt can also be tucked underneath the turban, however in the traditional Arabic style it is left loose.
Excessive movements will dislodge the turban and cause it to unravel.
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