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A mirror laying flat with seven scrunchies made from bright patterned fabrics.
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How to Make a Scrunchie

Learn how to make a scrunchie with a sewing machine or how to make scrunchies without sewing machine! Scrunchie pattern & video tutorial.
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sewing Craft
Cuisine: Sewing
Keyword: DIY scrunchie pattern, how to make a scrunchie, how to sew a scrunchie
Servings: 1 Scrunchie
Author: Shelly
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine

Ingredients

  • 1 yard fabric cotton, cotton blend woven fabric
  • 1 spool thread
  • 1 large safety pin
  • 1 package ⅜ inch elastic

Instructions

  • Cut fabric into strips that are 3-6 inches wide and 20-22 inches long.
  • Fold down one end of the fabric strip ½ inch.
  • Fold strip in half lengthwise, right sides together. Pin.
  • Sew a ¼ inch seam along the long edge of the strip.
  • Use the safety pin to turn the fabric tube right side out.
  • Cut an 8 inch piece of elastic.
  • Use the safety pin to run the elastic through the tube.
  • Overlap, pin and sew the ends of the elastic together.
  • Tuck the unfinished end of the fabric tube into the finished end of the tube.
  • Sew along the overlapped ends of the tube.
  • This process can be done by hand as well using a needle and thread and hand sewing instead of machine sewing each step.

Video