Hair scrunchies are super trendy right now, and they’re also SO EASY to make, great for sewing beginners. These cute scrunchies are the perfect way to use up fabric scraps, and they also make a great homemade gift!
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What’s the best fabric for making a DIY hair scrunchie?
We used cotton fabric to make our scrunchies. It’s lightweight, breathable, and it comes in a wide range of colours and patterns. Cotton is also gentle on the hair and easy to sew. Plus it’s affordable and easy to find, making it easy to see why it’s the most popular choice for making a scrunchie. You can also use fabrics like silk, satin, linen, or velvet. Choose a fabric that scrunches well and is hair-friendly, staying in place without snagging or pulling.
How to make a scrunchie without a sewing machine?
A sewing machine definitely makes it easier to put this DIY scrunchie together. But if you don’t have a machine you can also completely hand sew the scrunchie together. We suggest using a backstitch, since it’s very strong and secure. See our felt donuts post for an example of backstitching.
Do I have to use a hair tie to make scrunchies?
No, you can also make a DIY scrunchie with regular sewing elastic. We recommend a soft, flexible elastic that’s about 1/4 inch wide. To do this, sew the tube together and turn it right side out before inserting an 8 to 9 inch piece of elastic into it. Scrunch the fabric up and sew the two elastic ends together. Then hand sew the fabric together like usual.
How to make a scrunchie smaller or larger?
You can adjust the size of the fabric to make a smaller or larger scrunchie. A 3 inch wide fabric will make a skinnier scrunchie, while 5 inches will make a wider, more frilly scrunchie. And if you’d like a scrunchie with even more “scrunch”, start with a strip of fabric longer than 18 inches. Keep in mind that the longer the fabric is, the more you’ll have to adjust it to pin it in place and sew it.
Learn how to make a scrunchie using fabric remnants and an elastic hair tie! Make a hair scrunchie in all your favourite colours to match every outfit and occasion. These scrunchies for hair are a great way to upcycle old fabric, and they’re an easy seller at craft fairs!
Here’s even more fun DIY ideas:
Crochet Scrunchie
Furoshiki Fabric Gift Wrapping
Macrame Lanyard
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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