Create DIY Hair Scrunchies to Match Every Outfit

Tools and materials:

• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Pins
• Safety pin
• Elastic
• Sewing machine

Cut the fabric 

I knew that using scrap fabric meant that I wouldn’t be able to cut all my fabric pieces with the same dimensions. If you are also using scraps, don’t stress! Your scrunchies will turn out beautifully! I tried to keep my fabric between 23 to 30 inches long and between 4 to 6 inches wide. I also cut out 2 short pieces that I would later join together to make into a bow for the scrunchie. 

I also measured and cut the elastic pieces I would need to make the scrunchies. 

Sew the strips 

The first thing I did was stitch along the long sides of the two strips that were facing right sides together. This particular scrunchie was 6 inches wide and 9 inches long. 

I then turned the fabric right side out. I matched up the two ends of the fabric tube and pinned the sides that were directly touching each other, together. 

I went back to my sewing machine and sewed the circular opening closed leaving a small space to thread the elastic through. 

Add the elastic 

Next, I attached a safety pin to one end of the elastic band and started to thread it through the small gap I had left in the scrunchie. 

I pinned the other end of the elastic band to the scrunchie so that it wouldn’t enter the loop. 

Once the elastic was all the way through, I joined both ends together by sewing several times with a straight stitch. 

Next, I folded in the seam allowance and sewed closed the small gap I had left for the elastic.

Make a strip for the bow

Next, I want to show you how I made the bow for the scrunchie. First, I sewed the two shorter strips together. 

I folded the fabric right sides together, lengthwise, and cut the ends off at a slant. I then sewed all the sides closed but I left a 2-inch gap so that I could turn the fabric out later. 

I used a loop turner to turn the fabric right side out through the gap I had left. I then sewed that small gap closed. All that I had left to do was press the strip and attach it as a bow to my scrunchie. 

Add a tie

I have a shorter strip to show how I made the tie. I looped the strip around my scrunchie and tied a knot. It won’t come off but if you prefer you can use a needle and thread to attach it. 

Add a bow 

For the bow, I looped the strip over my scrunchie and then tied the bow, adjusting as I tied. 

I love that I have so many different Ankara scrunchies to add to my hair accessory collection! Let me know what you think about this scrap busting scrunchie project in the comments!