Scrunchies are 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 right now. There are tons of styles, colors, designs, and fabrics to choose from. It’s probably easier to just buy some. But they’re SUPER easy to make yourself, too! This is the perfect way to use up scrap fabric, and they make awesome gifts.
Plus: If you make them yourself, you can customize the size to your hair type. Big hair? No problem! Just add and inch or so to your elastic and fabric 😉
Let’s get started! Here’s what you’ll need:
A sewing machine
An iron and ironing board
Fabric of choice, 5”x16” (I recommend starting with cotton if you‘re a beginner, it’s just easier to work with)
Matching thread
1/8”-1/4” elastic, 8” in length (I use 1/8”, but 1/4” is easier to work with)
A needle
A safety pin
Scissors
A ruler
Optional:
A tube turner I don’t use one, but I just don’t feel like buying one. It would probably make it a lot easier 😂
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To get started, you’ll need a 5”x16“ piece of fabric. You can adjust this as needed. I wouldn’t do less than 16” in length, but longer is fine. 5” in width works best in my opinion, because it’s sure to fit over your sewing machine foot:
Once you have that piece cut out, iron it lengthwise, right sides together. Like this:
Now, it’s time to sew. Sew the long side with a 3/8” seam allowance, leaving about a 1-1/2”-2" gap for turning:
Then trim the outside to get rid of the excess fabric:
Next, go ahead and turn that fabric. This is where the tube turner would come in handy if I had one. Then turn it again, but only halfway. Right sides should be together again, with the 1-1/2” gap on the outside piece so you can turn it later:
Now go ahead and fit the open end over your sewing machine foot like this:
Make sure the hem is even, then go ahead and sew all the way around, using a 1/4” seam allowance. Then use that gap you left to turn the scrunchie right side out:
Now it‘s time for the elastic. So you're going to attach the safety pin to one end of the elastic and use that to pull it through the scrunchie. You can pin the other end to the fabric if it makes it easier. You don’t want to lose it in there!
This next part will depend on what size elastic you’re using. 1/4” is easier because you can just overlap it about 1/2” and sew it together a couple of times. If you’re using 1/8” elastic like I am, you’ll tie it in a knot first, then sew the loose ends down. I did this by hand, but you can use your machine if you’d like. Now you should have something like this (I hadn't sewn the elastic down yet in this photo):
This is the last step and it’s up to you how you do it. The easiest way is to just fold the seams under in the gap you left and do a top stitch with your sewing machine. If your thread matches super well, you’ll probably never even notice it. I would use a 1/8” seam allowance if you‘re comfortable (The smaller the seam allowance, the less noticable this will be. But you still want it to hold tight). If you’re a perfectionist like me, use your needle and thread to do a ladder stitch to close the seam:
I love that you can customize these however you want. When you get the chance, promise me you’ll try making these with velvet or silk! So cute 😍 Enjoy your new scrunchie(s)!
Here's one of my FAVORITE ones 😊❤
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