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
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Knit fabric (cotton works great too)
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1" wide elastic, 9" long (3/4" or 1" width recommended)
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Scissors or rotary cutter
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Self-healing cutting mat
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Sewing clips or pins
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Sewing machine
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Matching thread
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1" wide lobster clasp with D-ring
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Tube turner
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Safety pin or bodkin (for feeding elastic)
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Pattern Dimensions
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Fabric: 3" inches wide by 22' inches long
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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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