DIY Satin Scrunchies
Less than a week until Christmas and the mad dash is upon us. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got gifts waiting to be wrapped, gifts in transit from your last panicked online shopping frenzy, and some, *whispers* yet to be determined. Rather than sitting on your hands, wouldn’t it be nice to get at least one gift in motion? Look no further than these quick, easy, and did I mention affordable (broke college kid speaking) satin scrunchies perfect for, well, anyone with hair.
As a sewing project, these scrunchies are super beginner-friendly and require just a few materials and not a lot of time. Using scrap satin from a previous project in this beautiful forest green color, I was able to make scrunchies that are gentle on my curls and never cause tugging or breakage. Of course, you can use this tutorial to make scrunchies out of any material that you want. If you’re making them as a gift you can pick colors and prints that the recipient will love, and since this is a great project to batch sew, you can make a whole set like I did—perfect for gift giving and stocking stuffing, especially for someone who’d appreciate a handmade gift during the holidays.
Tools:
Satin fabric (or any material of your choice)
Elastic
Scissors
Needle
Matching thread
Sewing machine (can totally be done by hand too!)
Steps:
Cut fabric
Your first step is to cut your fabric into rectangles. If you’re using scrap fabric like me, cut off or seam rip any hems or seams that might get in the way. You can make the scrunchies any size you want, but for reference, I cut my fabric into 10 x 5-inch rectangles.
Cutting off hems from the fabric scraps.
Rectangle of fabric cut to make the scrunchies.
Sew
Next, fold your fabric in half the long way making sure the right sides of the fabric are touching. Pin and sew.
Fabric pinned right sides together.
Turn right side out
After sewing, turn this right side out so the smooth, shiny material is showing and the raw edges are tucked inside. You should have something that looks like a satin tube.
Fabric after being sewn and flipped right side out.
Insert elastic
Next, you’ll want to measure out a piece of elastic long enough to fit comfortably around your wrist. Add half an inch for seam allowance and cut. Feed the elastic through the satin tube, pin the ends together, and sew them together securely.
Elastic cut to fit comfortably around my wrist.
Elastic ends pinned together after being fed through the fabric.
Ladder stitch
Lastly, using a needle and matching thread, sew the scrunchie closed using a ladder stitch.
Scrunchie being sewn closed with a ladder stitch to make the finished stitches invisible.
If you follow this tutorial, I’d love to see what you make! You can tag me on social media or leave a comment below. Also, if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave them in the comments and I’d be happy to get back to you.
Happy sewing (and holidays),
Selam <3
