How to Make a Fabric Scrunchie

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(Updated 17th January 2022)

This guide will show you how to make your very own fabric scrunchie. It’s a simple and easy diy project that is perfect for a beginner sewer and uses a small amount of fabric so is great for using up scraps of fabric you may have lying around.

We have used the William Morris Mini Strawberry Thief Navy fabric which is a craft cotton fabric, that has a beautiful small scale design and is easy to sew with. This make will work with many fabrics such as velvet and linen, so let your imagination run wild and make a scrunchie to completely suit your style. If you would like to make a more statement scrunchie, try increasing the width of the fabric which will create more volume.

Watch our video on How to Make a DIY Fabric Scrunchie

Watch our video on How to Make a DIY Fabric Scrunchie

Our easy how to guide will show you to how to make a DIY fabric scrunchie - the perfect project to use up your fabric scraps. 

What you'll need
- Fabric
- Elastic
- Safety Pin
- Pins
- Thread
- Scissors

Step 1

Step 1

First, cut your fabric to 54cm x 9cm - if you are using a patterned fabric, consider which part you want to be shown. Next, cut the elastic to 20cm.

Step 2

Step 2

Fold your fabric piece lengthways, right sides together and pin together on bottom edge. Next, using your sewing machine, sew down the pinned side with a ¼ seam allowance.

Step 3

Step 3

Attach a safety pin to the top end of one side of the fabric, use this to help turn the fabric right side out.

Step 4

Step 4

Next, attach the safety pin to the edge of the elastic piece. Thread the elastic through the fabric, take care to keep hold of both edges and gather fabric until both ends are visible. Tie these ends together tightly.

Step 5

Step 5

Fold raw edges over and using a ladder stitch (invisible), hand sew the two raw edges together. Stitch all the way around, and secure with a couple of back stitches.

Step 6

Step 6

Now you have a fully sewn scrunchie that you can use as a beautiful hair accessory and looks great as a bracelet too. They are a perfect present for a friend and can be made to suit seasons!

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