How to Make a Scrunchie at Home – No Sewing Machine Needed!

Want to add some cute, handmade accessories to your wardrobe? Making your own scrunchie is a fun and easy DIY project you can do in just a few minutes – no sewing machine required!

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to creating your own scrunchie at home!

Materials You’ll Need:

Fabric: Choose any fabric you like – cotton, satin, velvet, or even old t-shirts!

Elastic : You can adjust the length if you have thicker or thinner hair.

Needle & Thread: Any color that matches your fabric.

Scissors: For cutting your fabric and thread.

Pins (optional): To hold your fabric in place.

Safety Pin : A medium to large safety pin works best for this.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Cut the Fabric: 

Cut your fabric into a rectangle (4” x 24”) or (10cm x 60cm) .You can use any fabric you have lying around, even an old shirt or scarf!

Mark the Border Lines :

Use your fabric chalk or marker to lightly draw a line 1/4 inch or 1cm from one long edges, and both short edges.

Pin Long Edge with other edge :

After folding the fabric, pin along of the long edges to hold the two sides of the fabric together.

As you pin, make sure the edges of the fabric are aligned and smooth, so that no puckering or shifting occurs during sewing.

Sew the Tube:

Using your needle and thread, hand-stitch along the long edge of the fabric, leaving a small seam allowance. Make small, tight stitches to ensure the seam holds well. You’ll want to sew it so the two long edges are together, creating a long tube of fabric. Don’t worry about making perfect stitches – this part will be hidden inside the scrunchie.

Turn it Inside Out: 

Gently turn your fabric tube inside out so the right side is on the outside.

Close the End: 

Fold the fabric Short Edges outside, then sew the opening closed.

Add the Elastic: 

Use a safety pin to thread your (7”) or (17cm) piece of elastic through the fabric tube. Once it’s all the way through, sew the ends of the elastic together.

Sew the Opening Closed Using an Invisible Stitch 

Start by inserting the needle under the fabric fold (inside the tube) and bring the needle out through the fabric at the very edge. This will hide the first stitch inside the tube.

Work your way around the entire opening, making small, even stitches. This method ensures that the stitch is nearly invisible, so no stitching will show on the outside of the scrunchie.

Scrunch It Up!

Finally, pull the fabric to gather around the elastic. Your scrunchie is now ready to wear!

Why Make Your Own Scrunchies?

Customize Your Style: Pick fabrics that match your mood, outfit, or personality.

Save Money: Scrunchies are cheap to make, and you can create a whole collection for a fraction of the store price.

Perfect for Gifts: Handmade scrunchies make thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

That’s it! In just 10 minutes, you’ll have a cute, custom scrunchie ready to rock your hair. Give it a try today and see how easy it is to make a statement with your own creations!

Hope this simple guide helps! Don’t forget to share your scrunchie creations – tag me on social media @tchatofatimazahra for a chance to be featured. 😊

Watch the Full Tutorial on YouTube!

Want to see the process step-by-step? Check out my YouTube tutorial where I guide you through every part of making your own Scrunchie by Hand—from cutting the fabric to styling the finished look. It's the perfect project for anyone looking to add a personalized touch to their wardrobe!

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Join the Crafty Community!

I absolutely love seeing all your creative scrunchie designs! 🧵✨ Tag me on Instagram @tchatofatimazahra and use the hashtag #CraftyWithByfatimazahra to share your scrunchie creations. I’ll be featuring some of your projects in my next blog post — I can’t wait to see what you make!

Got questions or some scrunchie tips of your own? Drop a comment below, I love hearing from you and connecting with fellow crafters! 💬❤️