How To Make Scrunchies and Hairbands Using Leftover Fabric

Turning leftover fabric into stylish accessories is a fantastic way to upcycle textiles, reduce waste, and add a personal touch to your wardrobe. With a few simple steps, you can transform a forgotten fabric scrap into a chic scrunchie or a trendy hairband that is both unique and eco-friendly. Here's how to make scrunchies and hairbands using leftover fabric, with two easy-to-follow projects.

How To Make Scrunchies and Hairbands Using Leftover Fabric

Method 1: The Classic Scrunchie

This is the ideal DIY hair accessory, and it's surprisingly simple to make.

What You'll Need:

• A rectangular piece of fabric
• A piece of elastic
• Fabric scissors
• A safety pin
• A sewing machine or needle and thread

Step-by-Step Instructions:

• Cut a rectangular strip of fabric measuring about 22 inches long and 4 inches wide. You can adjust the dimensions for a thinner or a fuller scrunchie. Cut a piece of elastic that is about 7-8 inches long.
• Fold the fabric strip in half lengthwise with the right side facing in. Sew a straight stitch along the long edge, creating a tube.
• Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic and thread it through the fabric tube. Be careful not to lose the other end of the elastic inside the tube.
• Once the elastic is all the way through, remove the safety pin and sew the two ends of the elastic together. Then, sew the two ends of the fabric tube together to close the gap. You now have a stylish scrunchie!

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Method 2: The Knot-Style Hairband

This is a trendy, no-sew method that gives you a chic, headband-style accessory.

What You'll Need:

• A long, rectangular strip of fabric
• Fabric scissors
• A hot glue gun or fabric glue

Step-by-Step Instructions:

• Cut a rectangular strip of fabric measuring about 20 inches long and 4 inches wide. You can use a stretchy fabric for a more comfortable fit.
• Fold the strip of fabric in half lengthwise. Twist the two ends of the fabric and then tie a simple knot in the centre. The knot should be tight but not too tight.
• Take the two ends of the fabric and wrap them around the back of your head. Overlap the two ends and secure them with a dot of hot glue or fabric glue. Let the glue dry completely. You now have a stylish knot-style hairband!

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