How to Make an Oversized XL Scrunchie | Easy DIY Sewing Tutorial

How to Make an Oversized XL Scrunchie

Looking for a fun and easy sewing project? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make an oversized or XL scrunchie—perfect for adding a touch of style to your hair! I copied the pattern of my favorite scrunchie and used some leftover silky fabric scraps, but you can use almost any light to medium-weight fabric for this project. This tutorial is beginner-friendly and packed with tips to get your scrunchie looking professional and voluminous.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube tutorial here: https://youtu.be/5Fiq0WCEXaY

Supplies You’ll Need

Here’s everything you’ll need to get started:

• Fabric shears or a rotary cutter

• Acrylic ruler and self-healing cutting mat

• Standard thread (match it to your fabric for a clean finish)

• Hem guide

• Sewing clips or pins

• Sewing machine

• 8–8.5 inches of 1/4-inch wide elastic (adjust based on hair thickness or measure your favorite scrunchie and add an inch)

• Fabric strip 7 inches wide by 22 inches long (or longer for extra volume)

• Bodkin or safety pin to insert the elastic

Optional: tube turner (or your preferred method for turning the scrunchie right-side out).

Pro tip: For a super fluffy scrunchie, cut the fabric strip along the width of your fabric instead of a fixed 22 inches. The longer the strip, the puffier your scrunchie will be!

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Your Fabric

Cut your fabric strip 7 inches wide by 22 inches long (or longer for extra volume), making sure the edges are straight.

2. Fold and Pin

Fold the fabric strip lengthwise, right sides together, so the short ends match. Pin or clip along the long edge, leaving 1–1.5 inches unpinned at each short end for finishing later. 

3. Sew the Long Edge

Sew along the pinned long edge using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. This will create a fabric tube while leaving the short ends open.

4. Turn the Tube Right-Side Out

Use a tube turner, safety pin, or your preferred method to turn the fabric right-side out. 

5. Optional: Press the Fabric

If you’re using a fabric like cotton that wrinkles easily, press the tube with an iron for crisp edges (after you've turned it right side out). For silky fabrics, this step isn’t necessary.

6. Sew the Short Ends

Line up the unsewn short ends, right sides together. Using your sewing pins or clips, pin everything into place. Sew the ends together using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. This part can be a little tricky so guide the fabric as you sew slowly.

7. Insert the Elastic

After the ends are sewn, you'll have your scrunchie tube with an opening left to insert your elastic. Attach a safety pin or bodkin to one end of the elastic and thread it through the fabric tube. Ensure the elastic is not twisted inside. Adjust the length to suit your hair—anywhere from 8 to 8.5 inches works well for average thickness. (You can also determine the length of your elastic by measuring your favorite scrunchie and adding an inch.)

8. Sew the Elastic Ends Together

Overlap the ends of your elastic by about 1/2 inch and sew them securely with a few back-and-forth stitches. You can use a zig-zag stitch or a straight stitch.

9. Close the Fabric Tube

After the elastic is sewn, you can close up the opening. Fold the raw edges of the short ends in by 1/4 inch and topstitch the seam closed about 1/8 inch from the edge (or as close as possible for a neat finish). Always use matching thread so the stitches blend seamlessly.

10. Final Touches

Even out the gathers and your XL scrunchie is ready to wear!

💡 See this step in action in my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/5Fiq0WCEXaY

Tips for Customizing Your Scrunchie

• Fabric Choice: Light to medium-weight fabrics work best. Silky, satin, or cotton fabrics each give a different look and feel.

• Elastic Length: Adjust the elastic to your preference. Measure your favorite scrunchie and add an inch for a similar fit.

• Volume: The longer the fabric strip, the puffier the scrunchie. Experiment with different lengths for a dramatic look.

Share Your Scrunchie Creation

I’d love to see what you make! If you post your scrunchie on social media, tag me @diywithashley. 

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For more fun sewing and craft ideas, check out my other tutorials and playlists on DIY with Ashley. From scrunchies to reversible placemats, there are plenty of beginner-friendly projects to try.

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🕸️ DIY Halloween Party Planner Printable: Stay Organized for Easy, Stress-Free Hosting

A few years ago, my husband suggested that we host a small Halloween get-together at home. I loved the idea, and every year since, I’ve tried to make it a little more fun and creative — spooky snacks, themed drinks, and cute decorations to match.

But somehow, it always felt like I was putting everything together at the last minute. I’d have recipes saved in one place, a list of decorations somewhere else, and realize (usually the night before!) that we were missing half the ingredients we needed. And even when I did manage to buy everything on time, I’d forget to set something out for the party. Between planning, shopping, and decorating, it always turned into a scramble.

This year, I wanted things to be different.

So I created a Halloween Party Planner Kit — a printable set to help organize everything in one place. My husband usually helps me execute all the ideas I come up with, but I needed a system that worked for both of us — something simple, clear, and easy to follow. Having all our recipes, ingredients, and supplies laid out together made such a difference.

The kit includes:
🕸️ A menu and ingredient list for your spooky snacks and drinks
👻 A grocery shopping list for all your food and drink ingredients
🎃 A party supply checklist for decorations, games, and essentials
🪄 A main party planner + décor and supplies planner to keep every detail organized

Now, instead of scrambling at the last minute, we actually get to enjoy the creative side of planning — picking out recipes, decorating, and spending time together without the stress.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed planning a Halloween get-together (or found unopened party supplies after everyone left 😅), this planner might be exactly what you need to make things easier — and a lot more fun.

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Watch how I used my planner for our family Hocus Pocus Movie Night:

Scrunchie Keyfob Sewing Tutorial | Easy Scrap Fabric DIY Project for Beginners

Scrunchie Keyfob Tutorial

Looking for a fun, beginner-friendly sewing project that’s also a great way to use up scrap fabric? This scrunchie keyfob tutorial is perfect! It combines the look of a scrunchie with the function of a keychain, so you can keep your keys handy in style. Plus, it’s quick to make and doesn’t require much fabric.

I’ve actually made a no-sew keyfob tutorial before using webbing and classic keyfob hardware. While that method works, I found the hardware a little tricky to work with. This sewn scrunchie version is easier, gives you more fabric options, and has such a fun, polished finish.

Supplies You’ll Need

• Knit fabric (cotton works great too)

• 1" wide elastic, 9" long (3/4" or 1" width recommended)

• Scissors or rotary cutter

• Self-healing cutting mat

• Sewing clips or pins

• Sewing machine

• Matching thread

• 1" wide lobster clasp with D-ring

• Tube turner

• Safety pin or bodkin (for feeding elastic)

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Pattern Dimensions

• Fabric: 3" inches wide by 22' inches long

• Elastic: 9" inches long

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Pin the Long Edge

Fold your fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together. Pin or clip along the long edge, leaving about 1.5 inches unpinned at each short end.

Step 2: Sew the Long Edge

Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, sew down the long edge to create a fabric tube.

Step 3: Turn the Tube Right Side Out

Use a tube turner to flip the fabric tube right side out.

Step 4: Feed the Elastic

Attach a safety pin or bodkin to one end of the elastic and carefully thread it through the fabric tube. Make sure the elastic doesn’t twist inside.

Step 5: Add the Lobster Clasp

Slide your D-ring lobster clasp onto the fabric tube and let it sit in the middle for now.

Step 6: Sew the Short Ends

Line up the short ends of your fabric, right sides together. Pin or clip, then sew with a 1/2 inch seam allowance.

Step 7: Sew the Elastic Ends Together

Overlap the ends of your elastic by about 1/2 inch. Sew them together with a zigzag stitch, sewing back and forth a few times for extra strength.

Step 8: Close the Opening

Tuck in the raw fabric edges at the opening. Sew 1/8 inch away from the edge to close, making sure not to catch the elastic. You can pull the elastic aside slightly as you sew. If you prefer, you can also hand stitch the opening closed with a ladder stitch.

Step 9: Position the Lobster Clasp and Fold

You now have a closed loop. Slide the lobster clasp down toward the section where you closed the opening. Fold the loop so the seam is hidden underneath the clasp, which gives a clean, finished look.

Step 10: Topstitch to Secure

Topstitch across the folded section close to the D-ring. Sew across once and then backstitch to reinforce. This keeps the clasp securely in place and hides the seam neatly. Since the keyfob is thick, it might be helpful to start stitching in the middle and then backstitch once you have reached the end.

Finished Scrunchie Keyfob

And that’s it! You’ve made your very own scrunchie keyfob. This project is a great scrap-buster and makes such a fun little gift. Once you make one, you’ll want to whip up a bunch in different fabrics!

If you want to try a different method, check out my No-Sew Keyfob Tutorial, which uses webbing and classic keyfob hardware. Both styles are great, but this sewn version is my personal favorite.

Watch the Full Tutorial on YouTube

I’ve also shared this project step-by-step in a video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YipQtBxS09Y. Be sure to watch the full tutorial if you’d like to see the process in action.

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