D.I.Y Turban Twist

Besides the embossed "Mercedes" logo is rather eye catching, I believe antique, aged, rusty would come into your perception on this sewing machine at first sight. Well, what I can tell you is that the value of this ageing sewing machine is infinite and intangible.

From its outlook, are you able to guess how old is this Mercedes brand sewing machine?

The sewing machine has been accompanying my mum for more than 40 years throughout her life as a seamstress. It was a gift from my grandpa to my mum when she embarked on tailor path at the age of 16. It means so much to my mum. This is the most precious thing that she had in her life; something more valuable than diamond. 

Guess what, it is so honourable to get featured in a music video -- 曾国珲【情流感】.

After going through so many years, surprisingly, it is still well functioning. I really pay my respect to those former engineers who had invented such durable sewing machine during the era of technology scarcity. Thumbs up for their intelligence! I'll try my level best to extent its life span as long as possible under good care and I hope the sewing machine could propagate to next generation.

Even though I'm not as skillful as my mum, but I think I'm born with talent. Haha. :) Simple sewing is not a big problem for me. This time, I'm going to show you how to do a Turban Twist by yourself. No cost incurred and easy making! 

-- Go Green Concept --
Turn old clothes into fashionable hair accessory -- Turban Twist!
Let's get started...

1. Get an old, worn out clothes. Cut 2 long striped pieces with length : 40 cm & width : 10 cm (length & width are up to your preference).

2. For each striped piece, fold the edge of the striped piece and sew vertically along the side seam.

3. After the side seam is done, arrange 2 striped pieces it into "X" as shown below photo.

4. Fold both striped clothes in opposite way to form like "2 hooks joint together". Then, adjust the striped clothes to ensure both raw edges connect together symmetrically.  

5. Hold both raw edges together by hand. Decide the tightness of the headband by wrapping it around your head. Jot down the area to be stitched with chalk marker. 

6. Place all the raw edges together and sew a straight seam. Cut off the extra clothes.

7. Wear the headband by rotating the joining seam inwards. Now, you are ready to swag with this awesome TURBAN TWIST! So cool, no? Teehee...

It's as easy as ABC, right?

Let's give it a try.

Stay tune for next DIY lesson!