Make a Bandana

Arrr matey, it's getting a little drafty in here! Time to tie up a pirate bandanna to keep yer head warm! This simple how to show's you how to make a pirate banana just like the one Jack Sparrow wore in Pirates of the Caribbean. This is simple to do, costs almost nothing and i ...more

Making a skull cap with bandana is really easy to do. For this first you need is a bandana and you need to fold it corner to corner.Depending on your hair size its about half far out to the other corner you go. Once you are done you have to take the flat portion to inside and ...more

Having enough purses to match all of your outfits is expensive. Why not make them yourself at home in every color your need? This video will teach you how to turn a bandana into a safety pin hobo purse with no sewing required!

Check out this tutorial that teaches you how to make a cotton reusable grocery bag out of bandanna. All you need is 2 bandanas, sewing thread, a sewing machine, scissors, and marking pens. This is a great, fashionable way to go shopping and cut down on plastic bags. Watch this ...more

You're out of ammunition, you've lost your knife and you need something to hunt with. If you've got a bandana you're still in luck. This short video shows you how to turn your bandanna into an improvised sling for hunting in the wild.

In order to create a pin-up Rosy the Riveter look with a bandana, you will need the following: hairspray, bobby pins, round brush, wax or smoothing cream, a bandana, and a curling iron. Once you've got all of that, follow along with Kandee Johnson's video guide below. Video: . ...more

In this video, we learn how to fold a bandanna. First, place your bandanna flat, then fold it diagonally. Once you've done this, you will have an upside down triangle. Now, fold the top of the triangle down as many times as you desire, it can be as wide or as thin as you want. ...more

John Campbell demonstrates how to eat and extract water from a cactus. You can eat a cactus from the hedgehog plant family. First, cut off the top of the cactus and skin down the sides, cutting off the cactus spines. Cutting the cactus will not hurt it because it can heal itse ...more

Fyeo shows a cool way to fold a bandanna. Naturally you start with a bandanna. Lay it out flat and fold it so you get a nice big triangle. Then, fold it one more time so you get a smaller triangle. You then fold it again. Not so the corners meet, but so that just a little is h ...more

In this tutorial, we learn the proper way to fold a bandana. This is a traditional way, not a rapper or gangster style. First, lay the bandana flat and make sure there are no creases in it. Next, fold the bandana into one big triangle. After you've done this, fold the top poin ...more

Learn how to fold bandanas for that cool biker or urban look. This video will show you how to fold a bandana to wear on the head or as a sweatband.

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear a bandanna "homegirl" style. First, lay your bandanna out flat then fold a triangle in the bandanna so it has a slight border around it. Now, do your hair how you want to style it. Fold the bandanna over a few different times, making sure ...more

There are three ways to wear bandanas, and each way has its own charms and merits. Should you call yourself an "emo kid", the choice is easy. Position the bandana with the knot at the back of your neck and the rest of the bandana hanging down your chest. You will be looking gr ...more

Kitana is hands-down the sexiest female member of the "Mortal Kombat" clan. She's basically a female ninja, wearing a bandana over her face and a slinky ninja-inspired costume. She also carries a very coquettish and feminine fan, which disarms her challengers to let her kick s ...more

In this how-to video series, learn from Leslie Moselle how to use hair accessories to style your hair. Leslie will show you how to use headbands and stretchy headbands to style your hair, how to use rubber bands to style your hair, how to use a jumbo claw for hair styling, how ...more

In this tutorial, Kandee shows us how to tie a wrist bandanna. First, roll up your bandanna and lay it on your hand. Wrap it around your wrist several times and tie at the bottom of your wrist! This is not only a cute way to make a fashion statement, it can also be used for wh ...more

Want to supply your head with a little extra jazz factor? Why not tie a scarf around it? You have only one head, but any number of ways to decorate it with a scarf. You Will Need: • A collection of scarves • An adventurous spirit • Taste Step 1: Tie the "peasant scarf" Fo ...more

Who's a fan of the Real Housewives of OC? Steal housewife Gretchen Rossi's hairdo with a little help from this hair tutorial. To capture this look you will need: a bandana or scarf, a curling iron, & hair spray.

In this tutorial, learn how to trick people in a bar or at a party. This trick requires only a small piece of cloth like a napkin or bandana. You ask an opponent to try and tie the cloth in a knot without crossing their arms or letting go of the ends of the fabric. This may so ...more

We're all into modern hairstyles, but sometimes a retro 'do helps take us from blah to positively glamorous in just a few minutes, which, well, we don't mind. Check out this hairstyling video to learn how to create a rockability hairstyle inspired by pin ups and women of the 1 ...more

Bandanas are usually worn in a variety of different ways and can help ensure that long hair is kept back and away from the face. They usually are folded in half in order to make a triangle before they are tied. In this tutorial, find out how to fold a bandana from a profession ...more

Happy140 demonstrates how to fold and wear a bandana. Folding a bandana and placing it securely onto your head for everyday use is easy using a few simple steps. The first step is to take the bandana and fold it into a triangle so that all the points touch each other and are e ...more

This video demonstrates how to wear your bandanna in a rockabilly style. First, you'll need to curl your hair in either rollers or hot sticks. This particular video utilizes both. Do not worry about including your bangs. Use three rollers on top, so the ends of the rollers are ...more

Perhaps inspired by her collaboration with Lady Gaga, Beyoncé created a very retro several months ago not in her usual full-blown sexy style but with lots of '40s female stereotypes and a vintage film look. This music video, made for her single "Why Don't You Love Me?", featur ...more

You may be able to learn to fold a bandana from this video, but don't be too sure: the lighting is nill and it's very hard to see.

Perhaps inspired by her collaboration with Lady Gaga, Beyoncé created a very retro several months ago not in her usual full-blown sexy style but with lots of '40s female stereotypes and a vintage film look. This music video, made for her single "Why Don't You Love Me?", featur ...more

A bandana is a stylish and practical way to protect your head and contain your hair. If you aren't sure how to knot and put on a bandana properly, watch this video to learn exactly how to do it properly.

Webcartoonist shows us how to draw cartoon pirates. Begin with crown of the hat (based on Long John Silver from "Treasure Island"). Start with half-moon shape. The pirate carried a parrot on his shoulder. Begin the parrot's comb, eyes, & head about level with the brim of the p ...more

Purify water 3 different waysThere are three water purification methods demonstrated: Chlor floc tablets, 2% tincture of iodine and a MSR hand filter.Gather water into your plastic bottle. Add one chlor floc tablet to one liter of water. Close the top and shake the bottle for ...more

Bandanas can be a fun fashion accessory and can be used in so many ways. Don't think you can pull off this look? Well, think again! In this video, you will receive expert advice from costume designer and stylist, Cate Adair. Cate has been Emmy nominated for the smash hit ABC s ...more

Need a last-minute costume for Halloween or a party? Well yee-haw, pard'ner, you can slap together a cowboy outfit in no time. Watch this how-to video to learn how put a cowboy costume with items you have around the house. All you need for your costume is: jeans, flannel shirt ...more

Wilderness survival requires smarts, know how and a well equiped emergecy kit to make sure you stay dry, warm and fed. This excellent video tells you what you need to know to put together the essential items of your personal emergency/survival kit. The items include: A good s ...more

Prepare for adventure on the high seas by making your very own pirate costume. You Will Need * A hat with a wide brim * A stapler * Black or brown drawstring pants * An oversized white shirt * Black or brown boots * Costume jewelry * A hoop earring * A stuffed parrot * An eye ...more

This video from "Whitney sews on a budget" shows how to make a Valentine's Day purse or gift bag using a bandana. Begin by folding the bandana in half on the diagonal with the right sides together. Cut it into the shape you would like your bag to be. Pin the pieces together an ...more

In this do-it-yourself motorcycle maintenance course on video, learn how to properly repair and maintain your bike, so that you can ride cross country without having to stop in at a mechanic. The ultimate riding experience is characterized by freedom and independence. Imagine ...more

This video shows us how to make and decorate a cake that looks like a pirate. You will need 1 baked 9' round cake, 2 1/2 cups of white frosting, 1 1/2 cups red frosting, 1 TBSP. brown frosting, chocolate cookie crumbs, mini jaw breakers, fruit leather, an M & M, a peppermint ...more

Martha Stewart shares some great ideas for throwing a kids' bandanna-theme birthday party. If you're planning a child's celebration, creating a theme from scratch can be as simple as selecting fun paper and rubber stamps. Here, Martha used bandanna and dot patterns to create a ...more

In this video we learn how to make a zipper purse or mini fanny pack for your belt. First, fold a bandanna in half and cut out a rectangle. Then, cut a rectangle out for the belt loop too. Next, take one of the bigger rectangles and cut it about 1.5 inches from the top. Then, ...more

Learn how to get a great rockabilly hairstyle. •First of all, curl up the hair using the le Angelique curls which are available in Pretty Choice and the link for which is available in the side bar. • And then use another curling iron which is also available in the same website ...more

Beyonce looks like a veritable MGM screen siren in her music video for "Why Don't You Love Me?", pulling of very retro curled hair, WWII bandanas, and and plush red lips. She pulls off a kind of dated that we envy rather than feel distanced from. To learn how to create her ve ...more

First aid is important, and not everyone is prepared or even knows what to do in an emergency situation. You could save the day, or at least mend your paper cut. THe key to first aid is the first aid kit. If your's is not up to date, or if you can't afford a real one, then wat ...more