How to Make a Scrunchie with Elastic | Easy Step-by-Step Guide

While fashion keeps changing in today’s time, people’s preferences also keep changing.

In today’s time, scrunchies have become so popular that whether it is making scrunchies in every home wearing them or gifting them to friends, everyone has started liking them now.

And the best part is that you can make scrunchies at home yourself. Today we will teach you how to make a scrunchie from elastic which you will like very much.

Now let’s learn How to Make a Scrunchie with Elastic.

This method is very simple and easy, you will be able to learn how to make a scrunchie very easily.

What things will you need to make a scrunchie with elastic

1. Fabric
2. Tape measure
3. Fabric scissors
4. Pins
5. Needle/thread
6. Safety pin
7. Elastic (1/4″)

Let’s learn how to make scrunchies with elastic

1. First you cut the fabric into 3-1/2 x 22-inch strips.
2. Fold the cloth lengthwise and fold the cloth lengthwise so that it is inside out. And pin in the middle.
3. Then sew a straight line along the edge of the fabric. Then remove the pins when the job is done correctly.
4. Then pull the strip out from the right side. After doing this, insert a safety pin at one end. Then turn the safety pin inside the tube and pull it out from the opposite end.
5. Next, use elastic and cut the elastic to 9 inches. After cutting, attach a safety pin to one end.
6. After placing the safety pin, thread the elastic through the tube.
7. After that remove the safety pin and tie the elastic in a knot.
8. After that you will need to fold the edges and sew evenly and then lay one hole on top of the other. Use pins to hold the fabric in place and sew straight across to join the two edges.

Look, your scrunchie is ready. Look how beautiful it looks after making a scrunchie with elastic.

Now we tell you another way to make scrunchies from elastic.

Now we are going to teach you how to make a scrunchie from a flat elastic.

How to make your scrunchies from flat elastic This is a simple and easy option for making scrunchies. You will be able to learn this option easily.

If you lack flat elastic, you can make scrunchies by purchasing them at any dollar store or you can use rubber bands.

Required Materials

1. Flat elastic band, ¼” wide
2. Safety Pin
3. Scrap Fabric
4. Fabric Scissors
5. Sewing Machine
6. matching thread color
7. Measuring tape or ruler

Also Read | How to Make a Scrunchie on a Sewing Machine

Let’s learn how to make scrunchies from flat elastic

1. First you cut your scrap fabric to measure 4 inches wide and 18 inches long.
2. After cutting the fabric, fold the fabric half widthwise, with the right sides together. Then using a sewing machine set to single needle stitch, sew along the cut edge with a 1/4″ seam allowance.
3. Then you will need to start sewing 1″ from the end and continue until you are 1″ from the end. You will start your stitches strong and finish with backstitching.
4. Next, turn the piece right side out.
5. Then match the short ends with the right sides of the fabric. Then sew the ends together with a ¼” seam allowance. This will leave about a 1 1/2” opening to insert the elastic once the scrunchie piece is complete.
6. Cut a length of flat elastic measuring 8 inches.
7. After cutting the elastic, attach a safety pin to one end of the cut flat elastic.
8. Next, guide the safety pin into the unstitching opening and pull it through until it exits out the other end. Always be sure to hold the other end of the elastic.
9. Tie the ends together in a knot as shown
10. Then extend the scrunchie forcing the elastic inside.
11. Then use a sewing machine, and close the open area along the folded edges using a sewing machine.

Your scrunchies are now ready!

Hopefully, you have now learned how to make scrunchies from elastic. I believe this is the best and easiest way to make scrunchies.

You will have a lot of fun making them, so much fun that you will feel great about yourself. Stay connected with us to know how to make more such beautiful things on Instagram at @mocrafts.in.Thank you.