Do you love the trendy look of scrunchies but don’t want to spend a fortune buying them? Well, you’re in luck! Sewing your own scrunchies at home is incredibly easy. Even better – you don’t need a pattern at all.
With just some fabric scraps and a little bit of elastic, you can whip up adorable hair accessories in almost no time. The trick is using a special sewing method that creates scrunchies in one continuous loop. It’s fast, fun, and feels like magic!
What You Need
Before getting started, you’ll want to gather a few basic supplies:
- Fabric scraps or remnants (cotton, silk, velvet, etc.) at least 18×3 inches
- 1/4 or 3/8 inch elastic, cut into 8 inch lengths
- Sewing machine, thread, scissors, pins
- Bodkin or safety pin to feed elastic through
That’s it! With just these simple materials, you’ll be stitching up scrunchies like a pro.
Cutting Fabric for Scrunchies
The size of your fabric rectangles will determine how big or small your finished scrunchies turn out. Here are some tried-and-true size options:
Jumbo Scrunchie: Cut fabric 40×6 inches
Classic Scrunchie: Cut fabric 28×4 inches
Mini Scrunchie: Cut fabric 18×3 inches
As a general guideline, the height should be 3-6 inches tall. The length should be 2.5-6 times longer than your elastic piece. Since I’m using 8 inch elastic, my rectangles are sized proportionately.
Sewing the Scrunchie Loop
Now for the real magic! Instead of sewing scrunchies the traditional way, this method has you create a continuous loop first. Here are the simple steps:
- Sew the short ends of the fabric rectangle together with a 3/8 inch Unlock 7 Hidden Sewing Gauge Ruler Features for Effortless Precision”>seam allowance. Finger press the seam open.
- Fold the sewn edge down. Fold the top layer into thirds and out of the way.
- Fold the bottom layer in half right sides together. Pin at the seam allowance.
- Slowly sew along the raw edge using a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Sew through only the two bottom layers, leaving a 2 inch gap at the end.
- Flip the tube to its right side using the opening. Tada – you now have a continuous loop!
Inserting the Elastic
With the loop formed, it’s time to add the stretchy part:
- Attach an elastic piece to a bodkin or safety pin. Feed it all the way through the gap, pinning the ends together overlapped by 1/2 inch.
- Sew back and forth over the elastic ends a few times to secure it firmly.
- Tuck in the gap’s raw edges and sew closed using an edgestitch.
And just like that, your easy no-pattern scrunchie is complete! Scrunch it up to wear or give as a cute gift.
The Beauty of Scrunchie Sewing
Not only are scrunchies stylish hair accessories, but sewing them is an incredibly satisfying and almost meditative process. There’s something so pleasing about watching the fabric loop come together seamlessly.
Plus, making scrunchies is the perfect way to use up those pretty fabric remnants and scraps you can never bear to toss out. Why not turn them into something useful and fashionable?
FAQs
What is the easiest way to make scrunchies?
The easiest way is sewing them in one loop. First, sew the fabric into a tube. Then feed elastic through the tube. Finally, sew the ends closed. It’s super fast and simple.
How to make a scrunchie with no sewing?
You can make no-sew scrunchies. Cut a fabric rectangle. Make a tube by gluing the ends together. Insert elastic through the tube. Tie the elastic ends to secure.
How to make scrunchies by hand sewing?
Hand sewing scrunchies is easy too. Sew the fabric into a loop using a whipstitch. Leave a gap for the elastic. Thread elastic through the gap. Whipstitch the gap closed.
What is the best elastic for scrunchies?
1/4 inch or 3/8 inch elastic works best. Wider elastic makes fluffier scrunchies. Thinner elastic makes sleeker ones. Choose based on your hair thickness.
How to make a child’s scrunchie?
For kids’ scrunchies, cut smaller fabric rectangles. 18×3 inches makes a mini size. Use thinner 1/4 inch elastic. Sew the same way as adult scrunchies.
Wrap Up
See, sewing scrunchies at home doesn’t have to be complicated or require fancy patterns. With this simple continuous loop technique, anyone can create adorable hair ties quickly and easily.
The possibilities are endless when you play around with different fabric prints, textures, and sizes. So have fun with it! Sew up a bunch to match all your outfits or make them as creative crafty gifts.
Once you get the hang of this magical scrunchie method, you’ll be hooked on stitching these cute hair accessories over and over again.