Scrunchies are back in a major way (sorry, Carrie Bradshaw). From celebrity street style to fashion runways, scrunchies have become a highly coveted modern accessory. Make your own no-sew version in less than 10 minutes and customize it with your favorite fabric patterns and colors.
![Three finished scrunchies](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/a8fbcf35-9554-49f7-be0e-639329400108.jpg)
Things You'll Need
Fabric, 1/4 yard
Elastic, 1/4 inch width
Scissors
Measuring tape or ruler
Hot glue gun with fabric glue sticks
![Three finished scrunchies](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/e576f0b6-fdea-4b63-be8f-4381777a1c74.jpg)
Tip
I found this whimsical navy blue folk pattern featuring unicorns, rabbits and birds at the craft store. Thicker fabrics with heavier weights such as velvet or tweed will yield a scrunchie with better structure, but you can definitely experiment with different fabrics. These instructions are for a no-sew scrunchie; however, you could certainly sew the seams instead of hot gluing them.
Step 1
Cut a strip of fabric that is 4 inches wide by 20 inches long.
![Fabric strip cut to 4x20 inches](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/311cc9a0-927c-4876-b1e3-7437dddce838.png)
Step 2
With the right side facing up, fold over 1/2 inch of fabric on one end and hot glue it in place.
![Gluing end of fabric](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/f6bdef40-b574-4e8e-9cce-fcac5d035eae.png)
This will create a "finished edge" on one end of the scrunchie -- it'll come in handy later.
![Folding over and gluing end of fabric](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/fde3551d-8f05-4d87-b5ce-612c624fe884.png)
Step 3
Fold the fabric strip in half lengthwise with the right sides facing together, and glue the open seam closed with fabric hot glue.
![Folding and gluing fabric in half lengthwise](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/1c384e01-12e3-4ba4-a34b-ec5a6b0beca1.png)
Step 4
Wait a few minutes for the glue to dry, and then turn the fabric tube right side out.
![Turning fabric right side out](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/3d3712fd-734f-4cc1-92d9-025e42380789.png)
Step 5
Cut a strip of elastic that is 9 inches long.
![Cutting elastic strip](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/67f6b467-94b1-431d-a413-b809921070bb.png)
Step 6
Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic and insert it into the fabric tube.
![Threading elastic through fabric](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/3a802969-5989-4f67-adf4-237b955a0d72.png)
While holding one end of the elastic, use the safety pin to work the other end of the elastic through the tube.
![Threading elastic through fabric](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/d7e822c6-0d45-4553-92e1-3da33d6cb579.png)
Step 7
Once you work the elastic all the way through the tube, hold the elastic on both ends and remove the safety pin. Then tie the ends of the elastic together in a tight double knot.
![Tying elastic strip](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/a31db953-c256-4cb5-95e0-5d63eee436ae.png)
Step 8
Fluff and scrunch the fabric around the elastic and then hot glue the raw edge of the fabric inside the finished edge to create a finished seam.
![Gluing raw edge inside finished edge](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/0764fc0a-b7d3-496e-8922-0f385da0b457.png)
Experiment and have fun choosing fabric in different colors and textures!
![Three finished scrunchies](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/fbd61dff-b2ab-47d8-bb57-cb5db61686dd.jpg)
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