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DIY Scrunchie Bow

Follow this simple sewing tutorial, perfect for beginners, on how to sew a scrunchie bow.
Course Sewing
Cuisine American
Keyword diy scrunchie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 scrunchie
Author Lisa Bass
Cost 5

Equipment

  • Sewing machine
  • Sewing sheers

Ingredients

  • Fabric
  • 1/4" elastic
  • Coordinating fabric

Instructions

  • Using sewing sheers, cut out pattern pieces.
  • Sew the two pattern pieces together, right sides together, leaving a small opening. Back stitch at the beginning and end. Sew a seam using a 1/4” seam allowance.
  • Turn the piece right side out through the spot you left open.Press flat. Topstitch all the way around the bow. This will also close the opening.Press the two short ends toward the wrong side about 1/2″. Fold the piece in half lengthwise and sew down the long edge with a 1/4″ seam. Turn the piece right side out with a large safety pin. Press flat.
  • Fish the elastic through the scrunchie with a safety pin. Overlap the elastic from each side about 1/2″ and sew together, making sure to back and forward stitch several times so it doesn’t come apart. Tuck one folded edge into another and sew closed.
  • Tie the bow piece around the scrunchie seam, to hide it. It also creates a beautiful knot.

Notes

  • Use a safety pin to turn out the fabric easily.
  • If you are really comfortable with sewing or creating patterns, you could make the bow smaller, larger, or even different shapes.
  • You can use a variety of fabrics like silk, cotton, linen, or even velvet.