This tutorial is great for getting use out of all that leftover fabric - you know, when you have too much to throw away but not enough to start another project. This tutorial will teach you how to sew hair scrunchies from scratch and make all your cheerleading goals come true! If you want to see more fabulous tutorials check out my Youtube channel here!
By Lunar Sew
Two Ways to Make DIY Hair Scrunchies
4 materials
$5
30 Minutes
Easy
Tools and materials:
- Leftover fabric
- Elastic
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
How to sew hair scrunchies
Prepare your fabric
Using the measurements in the image above, cut out your fabric. You should end up with two pieces: the scrunchies piece and the band piece. Fold your band piece in half and iron it flat so that there is a line running down the length of the fabric.
DIY scrunchies
Connect the scrunchie piece and the band piece
Take your folded band piece and place it on the edge of the scrunchie piece. The folded edge should be facing inwards. Next, fold the scrunchie fabric in half, over the band piece and sew along the open edges.
How to make hair scrunchies
Insert the elastic
Turn your scrunchie fabric right side out and cut off any dangling strings. Next, measure and cut out the elastic that will go in the scrunchie. Using a sewing tool or safety pin, insert the elastic into the scrunchie until it is sticking out from both sides. Then, sew the two edges together.
DIY scrunchie with hair elastic
Close the edges
Fold over the opened edges of the scrunchie and try to push one into the other. Once you have, secure the fit with a pin. Next, sew the edges closed. If you want a cleaner look with less visible thread marks, hand sew the edges, otherwise use a sewing machine to finish up the scrunchie.
Easy hair scrunchie pattern
Hair scrunchie tutorial
Cut your fabric
For the second scrunchie, cut out a rectangle that is ten by 56 centimeters (that is approximately four by 22 inches). Fold your fabric in half and sew it closed along the open edge.
Sew the edges together
Connect the edges
Cut out a 20 centimeter (or about eight-inch) piece of elastic and connect the edge to a sewing tool or safety pin. You can make the elastic longer if you want to. Next, push your elastic through until the edges are peeking out from either side. Place one edge over the other and sew them together. Then repeat the same process as before and place one edge of the scrunchie into the other, pin it closed and sew.
Scrunchie bow pattern
Second scrunchie bow pattern
Cut out your bow
To create the bow, grab some fabric and cut it out using the dimension from the images above. The size of your bow will depend on your own personal preference (as well as the size of your scrunchie). Place the template you cut out onto the wrong side of the fabric and pin it into place. Then, use some scissors to cut out two pieces.
Sew the bow
Sew the bow together
Take your two bow pieces and pin them together, right sides together. Sew around the edges. Make sure to leave a small opening (we will need to turn the bow right side out!) Now, once the two ties are conjoined, use the small opening you left to turn the bow right side out.
Tie the bow on the scrunchie
Finish the scrunchie
To finish your bow, press it and sew over the opening you left. Next, tie your bow around your scrunchie. Take extra care to make sure the bow comes out looking nice. And you’re done!
Finished scrunchie with bow
These DIY scrunchies are so easy to make and so cute to wear. I love using my different fabrics to make these hair accessories and then having something to match my previous creations! These scrunchies can be made from almost any leftover fabric, so don’t throw it away! Save it for a great hair day.
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Very cute bow detail :)