Q&A for How to Sew a Scrunchie

Fold the raw edges of both ends of tube inside so that the edges are folded. Next, put needle through one of the folded-inside parts and take a couple of very small stitches on the inside. These work like knots. Third, pull the needle to the outside. Fourth, pinch the two ends together. Fifth, push the threaded needle through both edges right up near the fold. Next, pull the needle back toward you over the fold. Repeat Steps 5 and 6, making stitches close to each other and close to the folded edge. Pull each stitch so it is snug against the folded edges but doesn't scrunch the fabric together. Continue to the end of the tube. Last, make a small stitch and put the needle through twice. Pull tightly, cut. Done.

The opening scrunchie holes that you thread elastic through should be about 1 and 1/2 inches.

Lots of fabrics would work for this. However, try not to use very heavy ones, such as denim or corduroy, as they won't scrunch that well, and will present problems when trying to use the scrunchie.

"Raw edges" refers to the sides of the piece of fabric where the fabric was cut. It refers to the end of the fabric, and once the scrunchie is done, you should not see any of them from the outside. (They should all be hidden away inside the scrunchie.) When you are making the scrunchie, you are essentially first making a tube. The "narrow edges" are the ends of the tube, that came from the short sides of the rectangle of fabric.

To get the raw edges on the inside, make sure the fabric has it's right sides together (the patterned ones) and sew most of the way around. Do not sew the whole way around, and instead, turn the fabric inside out.

You can, if you like. But you can go without an elastic fabric too. If you don't use an elastic fabric, you have to attach an elastic to the scrunchie.

If you're using a sewing machine, use a normal straight stitch. If you're sewing by hand, use a simple running stitch or back stitch.

The length of hair doesn't impact how much fabric you need. Remember, a scrunchie is basically a hair tie covered in fabric. Now, is your hair is thicker? If so, then consider increasing fabric size, and if you have elastic, increase it too.