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How to Sew a Scrunchie with Lace Trim
I’ve been seeing delicate lace trim scrunchies all over the internet, and because sewing is my superpower, I decided to make a few for myself. Today, I’ll be sharing a tutorial on how to sew gorgeous scrunchies with lace trim, as seen in the popular coquette aesthetic. It’s easy and only requires a few extra steps on top of the regular scrunchie sewing method. Plus, it uses the burrito method for a neat finish. Let’s get started!
How to Sew Lace-trim Scrunchies
Before you begin, gather the following materials:
- Fabric: 60 cm (23 1/2 in) x 10 cm (4 in)
- Trim: 60 cm (23 1/2 in) that is 2.5 – 5 cm wide (1-2 inches wide)
- Narrow elastic: 20 cm (7 3/4 in)
Step 1: Cut Fabric and Trim
First, cut your materials to size:
- Cut a rectangle of fabric that is 60 cm (23 1/2 in) long and 10 cm (4 in) wide.
- Cut 60 cm (23 1/2 in) of cotton lace trim or any trim you have on hand.
- Cut 20 cm (7 3/4 in) of elastic.
Step 2: Sew the Fabric
- With right sides facing, fold the fabric in half crosswise and sew along the short edges with a 1 cm (3/8 in) seam allowance.
- Press the seam open.
Step 3: Prepare & Attach Trim
Prepare your trim for attachment:
- Fold one edge of the trim by 1 cm (3/8 in) onto the wrong side. Topstitch the folded edge. Trim the excess.
Now, to attach the trim to your fabric:
- Turn your tube of fabric right side out.
- Place the wrong side of the trim onto the right side of the fabric, lining up the edges.
- Pin the trim (the unfolded edge) to the fabric, starting 1 cm or 3/8 in beyond the seam. Carry on pinning around the tube of fabric.
- As you approach the starting point, overlap the unfolded edge of the trim with the folded edge and pin in place to secure.
Step 4: Sew the Trim to the Fabric
- Sew the edges of the trim together over the existing line of stitching on the folded edge (do not sew the fabric; only sew the trim).
- Trim the excess trim (don’t trim the fabric!).
- Turn the fabric inside out with the wrong side facing you.
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Download NowStep 5: Sewing the Burrito
- Roll up the bottom and top edge of the top layer of fabric towards each other (I have these pinned for illustration purposes only)
- Fold the bottom edge of the lower layer of fabric onto the top edge, enclosing the rolled fabric.
- Carefully start sewing with a 1 cm (3/8 in) seam allowance, making sure not to sew the inner rolled-up layer.
- Gently pull out the inner rolls as you sew to expose more of the scrunchie. Check out this short video to see how to do it.
- Repeat and stop about 2.5 cm (1 in) away from the stitch line you started to leave a little gap to pull the fabric out through.
- Turn the fabric right side out by pulling out the inner layers. Press your scrunchie.
Step 6: Insert Elastic
- Using a safety pin, thread a piece of elastic (20 cm or 7 3/4 in) through the fabric tube. Make sure the end of the elastic remains outside the tube. I actually like to pin the other end to the fabric to make sure it remains outside the scrunchie.
- Once you thread the scrunchie, overlap the elastic ends by 1 cm (3/8 cm) and sew them together.
Step 7: Finish Your Scrunchie
- Tuck the raw edges of the opening inside and sew the opening closed using a slip stitch or by topstitching. I chose to topstitch the gap closed and actually sewed around the entire scrunchie. I love the look!
Your scrunchie with trim is now complete. Enjoy!
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