Scrunchies and headbands have been everywhere recently and whether you’re grabbing some new fabrics or just looking for a stash-buster, this DIY is quick and easy! Since the fabric in a scrunchie gathers anyway, it can be made with either a woven or a knit, while the headband is best reserved for stretchy fabrics. Want to embellish your new accessories? Take a look at Mood’s gorgeous vintage trims and add them to your cut-out fabric before sewing!
How to Sew a Scrunchie
Step 1
Cut a strip of fabric 3″ wide by 22″ length (you can change the length if you want to, just depends on what look you are going for. More length = more gathered scrunchie, less length = less gathered scrunchie).
Step 2
Press ¼” inward on one end of the scrunchie.
Step 3
Fold your rectangle in half, pin, sew with a ¼” seam allowance, and press.
Step 4
Grab your safety pins and put them on both ends of the elastic. Thread one through the tube.
Step 5
Tie elastic ends or sew them together using your machine.
Step 6
Insert the raw edge of your scrunchie inside the folded side, then pin. Hand sew or machine stitch shut.
7. Bam! You have a new fabulous scrunchie.
How to Sew a Headband
Step 1
Measure your head.
Step 2
Create a rectangle that is the circumference of your head and the height of 5″. After you have both measurements add about 4-6″ to the length for the ties.
Step 3
First, prepare your fabric by ironing it.
Step 4
Cut one piece. Fold the rectangle upward in half, fabric faces together.
Step 5
Sew using a stretch stitch along two raw edges, leaving one short edge open.
Step 6
Turn right-side-out, press the raw edge inward, and topstitch along the ends. You can use your presser foot as a guide or just do a ¼” topstitch.
Step 7
You now have a lovely new tie headband!
Thank you!
hi, what kind of elastic do you recommend? Can i use leftover 1/4″ masklastic? TIA!
Yes, any elastic is good! 1/4″ would be perfect. 🙂
Thanks alot