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DIY: Scrunchies

5/21/2014

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Scrunchies. I love them. They're useful, pretty, and just so convenient. I always have one in my bag, and probably another in my hair or on my wrist. 

I personally really enjoy this DIY - each scrunchie takes no more than 15 minutes to make, but the final product looks store bought! The easiest part is that none of the measurements are exact, so it's a perfect way to get rid of some scrap fabric and elastic. My elastic (0.5" wide) was slightly fatter than I would have preferred, but the scrunchie turned out well, regardless. 

Materials:

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Let's Get Started!

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1. Cut a 7" piece of elastic.
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3. Folding lengthwise with correct sides facing in, stitch the edges together.
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5. Ironing flat is optional - I prefer not as I like the volume it gives.
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7. Since stitching the elastic together takes quite a bit of manipulation, briefly sewing together by hand will help make the process easier. 
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9. Pulling the elastic out so that it does not put pressure on the fabric, hand sew the fabric ends together, with the correct sides facing in.
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2. Cut a 16" x 4" piece of fabric.
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4. Use a pen (or straw) to help push the fabric through to turn right side out.
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6. Attach the safety pin to one end of the elastic and feed through the fabric tube.
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8 Using small stitches, go back and forth a few times to secure the elastic ends together.

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10. When it becomes hard to continue sewing flat, tuck the edges of the remaining free portions in and sew together.

And You're Done!

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Smile c:
~michelle
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