Ever since my girls learned how to make scrunchies, I've had to come to terms with them rummaging through my fabric scraps looking for pieces large enough for a scrunchie.
Then I had an idea. Why not use the fabric from old t-shirts to make them. I found the t-shirt for this tutorial on clearance for a buck, but now that we've established how to make them, any old shirt will work.
Think of the variety of fabric patterns and designs from shirts. Plus if it's something they've outgrown or it has stain spots and is going to be thrown out anyway, why not use some of the fabric for a scrunchie.
HOW TO MAKE A SCRUNCHIE OUT OF A SHIRT
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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR T-SHIRT SCRUNCHIES
- t-shirt
- 7 inches of1/4 inch elastic
- safety pins
- thread
- Sewing machine
- scissors
MAKING SCRUNCHIES FROM A T-SHIRT
See the video for in-depth instructions.
- Cut off about one inch from the bottom of the shirt and discard.
- Cut a strip of fabric about 4 1/2 X 20 inches. Remove the seams from the sides of the shirt.
- Fold over the short edge of the fabric about 1/4 inch and sew in place.
- Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and sew with right sides together
- Turn the tube right side out.
- Using a safety pin, insert the elastic through the tube.
- Over lap the ends of the elastic and zig zag stitch in place.
- Insert the unfinished end of the scrunchie inside the finished edge.
- Sew a straight stitch to capture both ends and finish it off.
Want to add a bow? Try this bow scrunchie OR this extra easy version.
Need a place to store all your scrunchies? Make a DIY scrunchie holder.
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MORE EASY SEWING PROJECTS
- Easy Rolled Pillowcase
- Easy Fabric Hot Pad
- Striped Ragtop Baby Blanket
- Easy Small Drawstring Bag
- T-Shirt Quilts
Another old t-shirt project: DIY Dog Tug Toys
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