DIY Chemotherapy Turban: A Simple & Compassionate Sewing Project

Chemotherapy is a treatment that leaves many patients with hair loss. A turban is a wonderful gift to make for someone who is going through chemo. Chemotherapy turbans are also a great project for your sewing group to work on for charities. Either way, you can brighten someone's day just by making this simple head covering.

Things You'll Need

• 1 yard of fabric
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Sewing machine
• Brooch (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Purchase 1 yard of fabric for each chemotherapy turban you want to make. If you are sewing this for someone you know, choose a fabric that shows his or her personality. If you are making your turbans for a charity project, choose fun patterns with bright colors. Choose 100 percent cotton fabrics for frequent washing.

• 2

  Cut the fabric into a 37-inch square.

• 3

  Sew a hem all the way around the square.

• 4

  Wrap the turban around you or your friend's head by folding the turban into a triangle. Center the bottom end of the triangle at the nape of the neck. Bring the other two ends around the front of the head and tie in place. Add a brooch to make it more pretty.