How To Make Scrunchies With Hair Ties
Before We Get Started
Today I am using some simple cotton fabric because it is easy to sew, inexpensive to buy, and available in a wide variation of colors and patterns. I like to make ones to match my favorite sewing project. But you can use all different types of fabrics to make these. I would suggest staying away from thicker, less flexible fabrics though. My personal favorite material for scrunchies is stretch velvet, they come out so pretty!
I am going to be sewing these scrunchies on a sewing machine, but they can also be hand sewn easily with a backstitch.
Hair Tie Method
- Fabric
- Hair Ties
- Thread
- Sewing Needle
- Sewing Pins
- Scissors
- Sewing Machine (Optional)
- Iron (Optional)
- Paper pattern
- Tape
First, I print, cut, and tape together my pattern. I’ve included the two sizes that I prefer, but these can easily be adjusted by lengthening or shortening them or by adjusting the width.
Now, I pin the pattern to the fabric and cut around it. Typically, I follow the grain of the fabric/the pattern on it, but scrunchies can also be cut on the bias.
I usually fold over the ends before I start sewing to make it easier for me to sew it closed at the end, but it isn’t necessary.
Now it gets a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a pretty quick method. When sewing this, I want to end up with an inside out tube of fabric with the hair tie running through it. To do this, I am going to start by folding one end lengthwise with right sides together with the hair tie between the two layers. Then sew for a bit with a 1/4″ seam allowance. It requires a lot of stopping and adjusting the fabric, but I don’t mind.
Now to turn it right side out. It’s honestly not any harder to turn than it would be if it were a straight tube.
All that’s left now is to stitch it closed.
I use a ladder stitch to sew the ends of the tube together.
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Tap on the pattern in the materials list and it takes you to where the author will email you the pattern.
You need to put the width and length of material needed for your followers, as most teachers do in there videos, that would not require a follow up email. I've read a lot of these tutorials, and not once have I seen someone request an email. I think that will deter your potential followers ! Great video though !