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Fabric and sewing

Sewn fabric scrunchies

Soft fabric scrunchies made from scraps, a great first sewing project with a big payoff.

Sewn fabric scrunchies
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 12 and up
Time30 minutes for 2
Cost$3 to $10

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Fold the strip
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    Fold the strip

    Fold the fabric in half the long way, pretty side in. Pin it.

  2. Step 2: Sew the long side
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    Sew the long side

    Stitch 1/4 in from the edge down the whole length.

  3. Step 3: Turn it out
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    Turn it out

    Pin a safety pin to 1 end and push it through the tube to flip it.

  4. Step 4: Thread the elastic
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    Thread the elastic

    Pin the safety pin to the elastic and feed it through. Hold the other end so it doesn't vanish.

  5. Step 5: Join the elastic
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    Join the elastic

    Overlap the elastic ends 1/2 in. Sew back and forth over them.

  6. Step 6: Close the tube
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    Close the tube

    Tuck 1 raw end into the other. Stitch it shut by hand or machine.

Edie's tip

Velvet and satin make the fanciest ones. Cotton is the friendliest to sew.

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