DIY Wrapped Headphones

I’ve been traveling for the majority of the past couple weeks, so bear with me as I get back on my DIY feet… I have a really easy, fun project for you today! I was inspired by this photo (I can’t remember where it is from so if you know please tell me!).

As someone who uses  a plain old pair of black earbuds, I loved the idea of adding some color by wrapping the headphone cords in embroidery thread!

What you need: headphones, embroidery thread and scissors

Select which colors, and how many, you want to use. Cut them longer than the headphone cord – you always need more than you think! Knot them around the headphone cord.

Pick whatever color you want to start with and begin making “four” knots. Cross the thread as seen above, and then pull up towards the top to create your knot. Repeat this as many times as you want with each color.

That’s all there is to it! Now you’ve got a colorful new pair of headphones :)

Photos by Julia.

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megan
11 years ago

Ive seen this idea before too and I love it!! I actually have an awesome pair of O’neil headphones I bought from best buy that have a colorful bungee type cord instead of the regular cord…..they r awesome cause they don’t tangle

11 years ago

so i really like this idea. i am so doing and finally getting use out of all that string i didn’t use for friendship bracelets

Andrea
11 years ago

We used to do this in hair….

11 years ago

I am so in love with this idea! So cute!

FP Roz
11 years ago

i think this was a DIY the FP store in Manhattan Beach California did a few weeks ago:) they made me one!

Vanessa
11 years ago

This was the Manhattan Beach, CA Store(828). These were a hit!!! Our cutomers LOVED them! So fun and easy, PLUS they make a great gift!!!

11 years ago

That is so cool!

fptorrance
11 years ago

SO CUTE! We are definitely going to do this next DIY since it was such a hit in MB!

11 years ago

Ah thank you that’s right it was on ther Facebook page :) thanks ladies awesome idea!

11 years ago

this is such a good idea! totally trying! x

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11 years ago

Obessed! Amazing! Free People can do no wrong. xoxo

Anonymous
11 years ago

this is seriously the best diy idea i’ve ever seen :D

11 years ago

wow i kinda love this. really pretty/easy/and cool

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Leisa
11 years ago

This radio producer loves it! Thanks:)

Hayla
11 years ago

Just found my weekend project! ThX:)

Chris
11 years ago

This would be totally wicked with a kumihimo wrapper. http://www.ee0r.com/kumihimo/

Sarah
11 years ago

IM DOING THIS FOR MY COMPUTER CORD <3

Anonymous
11 years ago

Well that’s awesome! Love it.

Madeline
11 years ago

totally awesome really no other way to describe it

11 years ago

I like the http://www.headphoneedle.com monster headphones… Don’t know its price and type what…

Leilani
11 years ago

Love it!!! Totally doing this on my lazy Sunday (that isn’t going to be so lazy as I have a reason to finish HW early: to go out and get some embroidery thread and get started on this!) I bet it helps prevent them from getting tangled, too! That is my biggest issue with headphones! yay! theyll look like hair-wraps.

11 years ago

I came up with this idea and have it on my website!! Thank you for featuring it!

11 years ago

thanks a bunch. i was on pinterest looking for how to make this and this was the easiest way of explaining it

Mandi
11 years ago

I just found my BFF’s birthday present! She’s gonna LOVE them!

Matayia
11 years ago

SO CUTE!!!!! Love it!! =)