Bandanna as a Wristband Instructions

A bandanna rolled into a strip works best for a wristband.

Bandannas have been a clothing staple for decades. Once worn by cowboys to keep dust off their faces while riding the range, these casual kerchiefs are now a popular fashion accessory with little or no practical purpose, such as the bandanna worn by the rapper Tupac who wears one in a long strip tied around his forehead with the ends out. Bandannas can be worn around the head, neck and even the wrist. These fabric squares come in a variety different colors and designs, making it easy for you to find one to match your outfit. You can wear a bandanna around your wrist to make a fashion statement or in place of the traditional terry-cloth wristbands worn by athletes to absorb sweat.

Instructions

Folded In Bandanna Wristband

1. Lay the bandanna on a flat surface.

2. Fold the bandanna diagonally in half so that it forms a triangle by bringing the bottom right-hand corner up to the upper left-hand corner. Press the crease at the bottom of the triangle flat with your hand.

3. Fold the bandanna starting at the triangle's tip, lengthwise toward the long, folded edge in about 1 inch wide increments. Keep folding the bandanna over itself until you have completely folded it into a long strip.

4. Tie the bandanna around your wrist into a knot, either leaving the ends loose or tucking them between your wrist and the bandanna.

Bandana with Folds Exposed

1. Lay the bandanna out on a flat surface.

2. Fold the bandanna diagonally in half so that it forms a triangle by bringing the bottom right-hand corner up to the upper left-hand corner. Press the crease at the bottom of the triangle flat with your hand.

3. Fold the bandanna lengthwise starting at the bottom of the triangle (along the long flat edge) working your way toward the tip of the triangle in one inch wide increments. Continue folding toward the top of the triangle until you reach its tip and have folded the bandanna into a skinny strip.

4. Tie the bandanna around your wrist. Leave the ends loose, or tuck them between the bandanna and your wrist.

References

• That's Charming: How to tie a bandana: Tying a bandana, method 2 and 3