4 Quick & Easy Scrap Fabric Ideas For Cute Hair Accessories
Scrap fabric doesn’t have to pick up dust in a box somewhere! I’ll be showing you a bunch of scrap fabric ideas that are straightforward and unique! I’ll be showing you how to turn scrap fabric into beautiful hair accessories. These are perfect for yourself, or even as a gift. Let’s get started!
Tools and materials:
- Assorted scrap fabric
- Bobby pin
- Hairpin
- Sewing machine
- Matching thread
- Elastic
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Embellishments
1. Hairbow
Let’s begin by learning how to make a bow. Take your fabric and trim any edges you don’t want.
Fold the fabric in half and measure 6x4 inches. Use pins to prevent the fabric from moving.
Next, cut the fabric.
Sew along the edges, leaving a 2-inch wide opening. This will help us turn the fabric inside out.
Turn the fabric piece inside out and seal the opening with a straight stitch.
Gather the fabric in the middle to create a bow-like effect.
Secure the bow with a small piece of fabric and trim the excess.
Cut a small piece of the same fabric. You’ll use this to wrap the middle of the bow.
Wrap the fabric around the bow, secure it with pins, and stitch to secure.
Trim the excess.
Slide a clip under the bow ring or use a bobby pin.
Here you have your complete hairbow. It’s a simple fabric scrap recycling idea that takes minutes to make.
2. Headband
For this project, you’ll need a stretchy fabric. I used velvet material. Cut three pieces measuring;
- 20x5 inches
- 6x6 inches
- 3x1 inch
Tip: You may need to measure the head for better accuracy.
Now, fold each piece lengthwise. Sew around the longer piece leaving one end open.
Trim any excess before you turn the headband inside out.
Then, secure both ends with a stitch.
For the bow, stitch around the edges, leaving one edge open to turn the piece inside out. Then, stitch the opening closed.
Complete the headband by putting all the pieces together. For the bow, gather the fabric in the middle and place it in the center of the headband.
Then, take your third fabric piece and wrap it around the center of the bow and the headband underneath. Stitch the piece at the back to secure.
Trim the excess.
Your headband is done! What do you think of this headband scrap fabric idea?
3. Lace headband
For the other headband, use a lace fabric and cut out the pattern. I’m using six flower patterns and putting one on top of the other. This gives me three flower arrangements.
Cut a piece of elastic using the desired head measurement.
Stitch the two ends together.
Now, position your lovely lace flowers. Hand stitch each lace flower on the headband. I also added these cute gems to give it a bit of a “wow” factor.
Here’s your second complete headband piece.
4. Scrunchies
Cut a fabric that measures 22.5x3.5 inches.
Fold one end of the fabric (on the wrong side) by ½ an inch.
Then fold the fabric in half and secure it with pins. Stitch the long side together.
Turn the strip inside out and insert a 9-inch elastic piece. Use a safety pin to thread it through.
Once through, remove the pin and tie a double knot at the ends.
Push the raw edge through the end you already folded.
Pin it together and hand-stitch along the open edge. Your finished scrunchie is complete!
Scrap fabric ideas
Now you have some awesome fabric scrap ideas! I love these hair accessories, and the best part is that they are straightforward to make; even a beginner can do this easily.
I hope this tutorial will serve as inspiration for your next sewing project for fabric scraps. Thanks for tuning in.
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