How to Sew a Scrunchie

Scrunchies are a fun and easy sewing project, perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike. These trendy hair accessories not only add a stylish touch to your outfit but are also a great way to use up fabric scraps. Whether you’re making them for yourself, as gifts, or even to sell, learning how to sew a scrunchie is a useful and rewarding skill. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of making your own scrunchie.

Materials Needed
To sew a scrunchie, you will need the following materials:

✔ Fabric – Cotton, satin, velvet, or any lightweight fabric (approximately 18-22 inches long and 3-4 inches wide)
✔ Elastic – 6-8 inches of ¼ inch-wide elastic
✔ Scissors – For cutting fabric and elastic
✔ Sewing Machine or Needle & Thread – Depending on whether you want to machine-sew or hand-sew
✔ Pins or Clips – To hold fabric in place
✔ Safety Pin – To thread the elastic through the fabric tube
✔ Iron (optional) – For pressing the fabric and making it easier to sew

Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing a Scrunchie
Step 1: Cut the Fabric and Elastic
Start by cutting a strip of fabric about 18-22 inches long and 3-4 inches wide. The length determines how full the scrunchie will be, while the width determines best mini sewing machine how thick it will appear.

Next, cut a piece of elastic about 6-8 inches long. This will allow the scrunchie to stretch and hold hair securely.

Step 2: Fold and Sew the Fabric
Fold the fabric lengthwise, with the right sides facing each other (so the inside of the fabric is showing). Use pins or clips to keep the edges aligned.

Sew along the long edge using a ¼ inch seam allowance, leaving both short ends open. If sewing by hand, use a backstitch for durability.

Step 3: Turn the Fabric Right-Side Out
After sewing, you need to turn the fabric tube right-side out. The easiest way is to attach a safety pin to one end, push it inside the tube, and slowly pull it through to the other side. This will flip the fabric so that the seam is hidden inside.

Step 4: Insert the Elastic
Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic and thread it through the fabric tube. Be sure to hold onto the other end so it doesn’t disappear inside.

Once the elastic is fully threaded through, overlap the ends by about ½ inch and sew them together securely using a zigzag stitch or a few hand stitches.

Step 5: Close the Scrunchie
To finish, tuck one open end of the fabric inside the other by about ½ inch to create a clean edge. Sew the ends together using either a hand-sewn ladder stitch for an invisible seam or a straight stitch on the sewing machine.

Final Touches
✔ Press the scrunchie with an iron if needed for a neat finish.
✔ Test the stretch to ensure the elastic is secure.
✔ Make more in different fabrics and sizes for a fun collection!

Now you have a beautiful handmade scrunchie that’s perfect for everyday wear or as a thoughtful gift!