How To Make an Oversized Scrunchie

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An oversized scrunchie is the perfect, effortless summer accessory. It immediately elevates any outfit and makes it look so chic! Today, I’ll show you how to make an oversized scrunchie with any fabric of your choosing in just a few easy steps.

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Supplies Needed

• Floral Fabric
• 1/2″ or narrower elastic
• Sewing machine (you could hand sew or use fabric glue for this if you’d like, instead!)
• Needle and thread
• Fabric Scissors

Step by Step Tutorial

1. Cut a piece of floral fabric to 10″x36″

2. Fold in half, right sides together, and sew with a 1/2″ inseam, leaving a 3″ opening near one end.

3. Push one end of the tube through the tube until it meets the other end. 

4. Stitch the openings of the tube together with a 1/2″ inseam.

5. Turn the circle right side out through the opening you left.

6. Cut a 7″ piece of elastic and thread it through the scrunchie using a safety pin.

7. Stitch the ends of the elastic together.

8. Hand stitch the opening closed!

You’re done! Pair with your favorite summer dresses to instantly add color and pattern.

No-Sew Oversized Scrunchie

Want to make a no-sew giant scrunchie? Just use fabric glue in place of stitching in each step above. It will turn out just as beautiful. Be sure to follow package instructions and allow it to dry fully in-between each step.

How To Wear an Oversized Scrunchie

Wear your oversized scrunchie with a low ponytail, high ponytail or low bun. Pair with a tee and jeans or summer dress.

Perfect for running errands, date night, the beach and of course, a garden party!

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Photos by Jeff Mindell for Studio DIY

*This post was created in partnership with Garden Joy. All opinions are my own.