Dig through your closet for the perfect old t-shirt.

Lay your t-shirt out flat, then fold in half.

Cut three loops of fabric from the bottom of the t-shirt, making each one about 2cm wide.

Stretch these loops out, starting from the side seams and working evenly around.

Cut the loops at the seams to turn them into six individual strings. Section these out into two groups of three.

Create a cartoon fish shape with one of the groups, fashioning a loop and laying the right side over the left. Tie the other group together at both ends using some hair ties.

Lay the “fish” on its side, with the head pointing left. Drape the other group over it in a U-shape, making sure the U is facing the same way as the fish’s “head”.

Bring the top of the fish’s tail up and over the U.

Take the bottom end of the U-shape and bring it under the fish’s head.

Pick up the band at the top of the U-shape. Bring it over the fish’s head and under the bottom band of the U-shape.

Pull-on all the ends. This will tighten the weave, creating a distinct pattern on the headband.

Choose the side you like best and lay that side face down on your surface.

Cut three more pieces of fabric from your t-shirt. Two small pieces (4cm x 6cm), and one larger piece (7cm x 10cm). Stretch these out as you did the others.

Glue the smaller pieces on either end of the headband to bring the individual strands together. Make sure to trim the excess for a smooth appearance.

Fold the rolled edges of the larger piece inward, creating a rectangle with the edges facing up.

Now, glue the left side of the headband to the right side of the rectangle piece.

Loop the other side of the band around and glue it to the remaining edge of the rectangle.

Fold the extra rectangle edges inward, securing them with your glue gun to create a seamless join.

There you have it! A gorgeous headband fit for any head.