HOW TO MAKE SCRUNCHIES


COOL SEWING PROJECT FOR BEGINNERS

Hey there! Is this your first sewing project?

If so, congratulations on your choice! Making a scrunchie is, in my opinion, the perfect project for beginners in sewing. Personally, I've been sewing for over twenty years, and I still enjoy making them just as much. They're quick to make and, once finished, they're a cute accessory that can be given as a gift or worn with satisfaction.

the process. So, you know those old jeans you were thinking of donating? Well, keep them because we're going to transform them into adorable scrunchies...


TUTORIAL VIDEO


MATERIAL NEEDED

  • Denim scraps, shouldn't be too thick; 100% cotton or stretch denim is not a problem.
  • This Kinsu pattern:)
  • Du ruban élastique 0.5cm (1/8 »)
  • Seam ripper
  • Paper scissor for the pattern
  • X-Acto or sewing scissors
  • For machine sewing, you can use all-purpose polyester or cotton thread. However, if you're hand-sewing, I find it more interesting to use thicker thread, tex 60 or 70. I also sometimes use Sashiko embroidery thread, but it's not necessary to have such thick thread.

Si tu couds à la machine à coudre, tu peux utiliser une aiguille 90/14 si tu couds du denim. Si tu couds à la main le denim j’aime beaucoup coudre en utilisant une aiguille à Sashiko.

Tu peux récupérer plein d’autres chose que des jeans pour faire ce projet. Des rideaux, des draps, des t-shirt, des chemisier d’homme etc. Pour créer des variantes de modèles, il peut être intéressant d’intégrer des rubans de toute sortes. Gros grain, ruban sergé etc.


CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

  • You can place the pattern on the bottom of the pant leg as is. By cutting through both layers of fabric, you can make two scrunchies.
  • Tu dois aussi couper un bout d’élastique par chouchou que tu fabriques

The pattern inclue 3 sizes: Small, medium and large scrunchie.

To optimize the use of your jeans, you can also download the Josy bow pattern and add a bow to your scrunchie.


ÉTAPE D’ASSEMBLAGE

Step 1 : Fold and pin

Fold piece A in half, right sides together, along the length. Align the notches together. Pin the edge to hold the fabric in place.

Step 2 : Sew the sides together

Locate the first notch. Align your needle with the notch and position the edge of your fabric on the guide line to maintain a 1 cm (0.5 inch) seam allowance. Lower the presser foot.

Start sewing at the first notch and sew with a 1 cm seam allowance until you reach the second notch. Make sure to backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam to secure it.

Étape 3 : Tourner à l’endroit

  • Using a safety pin (oops, I forgot to include it in the list of required materials…lol), pin the edge of the fabric as shown in the photo.
  • Turn the pin inward.
  • Push it through the fabric tube.
  • Pull the fabric through to turn the piece right side out.

Étape 4 : Insérer l’élastique

  • Using the same safety pin, pin one end of the elastic.
  • Insert the pin and pull it through the fabric tube, making sure to hold onto the other end of the elastic to prevent it from slipping inside.
  • Remove the pin and tie the first knot in the elastic.
  • Turn the pin inward and push it through the fabric tube. Pull the fabric through to turn the piece right side out.

Step 5 : Sew the ends together

  • Arrange the scrunchies as shown in the photo. Overlap one end over the other, with the fabric right sides together.
  • Pin the two ends together at the center.
  • Sew with a 1 cm seam allowance. Don’t forget to lower your presser foot.
  • When you reach the center, leave your needle in the fabric, lift the presser foot, remove the pin, and reposition the second half of the fabric to complete the seam.
  • Start and finish your seam with a backstitch.

Step 6 : Finishing seam

  • Turn the seam you just made inward.
  • Fold the seam allowance inward.
  • Pin the two sides together.
  • Sew the opening, starting 1 cm before it begins. Align the edge of the scrunchie with the edge of the presser foot.
  • Sew 3 mm (0.25 inch) from the edge.
  • Make a backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam.
  • Retourne la couture de façon à ce qu’elle soit au centre du chouchou. Ainsi, elle sera moins apparente.

CAN YOU WASH SCRUNCHIES?

Oui sans problème! Eau froide et pas de sécheuse. La chaleur va tuer l’élastique:)


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