It’s time for another #MovieMondayChallenge, hosted by C’mon Get Crafty! We decide on a topic, genre, or specific movie to use for inspiration and everyone gets free reign to create something wonderful! This month’s challenge was Romance and I chose the movie 13 Going on Thirty as my inspiration movie for this scrunchie tutorial.
If you aren’t familiar with this movie, it’s a romantic comedy about a thirteen year old girl, Jenna, that makes a birthday wish to become a 30 year old woman. Jenna is growing up in the 80’s and jumps forward to the early 2000’s, so there are quite a few 80’s references throughout the movie, hence my how to make a scrunchie tutorial (you can see it in the movie too).
If you have kids and grew up in the 80’s, you probably noticed how quite a few 80’s trends are coming back (cross your fingers that not all of them come back). Denim jackets, ripped jeans, male ponytails, smiley faces (emojis), leggings, pegged pants, and scrunchies! Yes, scrunchies have been seen on many celebrities – JLo, Selena, Bella Hadid, and more! So let’s get to it and learn how to make a scrunchie!
How to Make a Scrunchie Tutorial
The great thing about making scrunchies is that it’s a great way to use up fabric scraps or repurpose old clothing into something new.
Supplies:
- 1/4″ elastic cut to 8″ lengths to twist around normal hair twice (I cut a larger elastic in half for this demonstration, but I don’t recommend this as the elastic will fray. Also, if your hair is super thick, cut the elastic up to 9″- 9.5″ long))
- fabric cut 3.5″ x 20″
- scissors
- thread to match fabric
- sewing machine
- iron
- saftey pin
- fabric pen or something to mark your fabric
- ruler
- sewing pins
Directions:
- Measure and cut elastic and fabric. (I cut a wid elastic in half for this demonstration, but I don’t recommend this as the elastic will fray.)
- Fold the fabric in half lengthwise with the right sides of the fabric together to form a tube. Pin together.
- Fold over one end of the tube about 1/2″ and pin to hold in place.
- Sew down the length of the fabric tube with a 1/4″ seam.
- Remove the pins.
- Pin the safety pin on one end of the tube and push it through the inside of the tube. Gather the fabric down the safety pin to turn the fabric inside out.
- Optional- Press the tube in half to remove fabric wrinkles.
- Place the safety pin on one end of the elastic and thread it through the tube.
- Remove the safety pin and tie the ends together or overlap the ends and sew them together.
- Put about 1/2″ of the unfolded end of the tube into the folded end of the tube. Pin the ends together.
- Sew down the pinned ends.
Now get your ponytail on and cover that ugly rubber band with your new scrunchie!
Now let’s see what everyone else was inspired to create for this month’s #MovieMondayChallenge!! If you’d like to join our Facebook group, you can request an invite here.
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Julie says
Scrunchies were one of the first things I ever made for myself as a kid, I love the idea of them coming back in fashion.
13 going on 30 is such a great film, the Thriller dance scene is brilliant!
FLORENCE says
I’ve seen a lot of scrunchies, but didn’t know how to make one. Thanks for the tutorial! What a cute show (I watched the trailer). Looks like I need to see that one!
Erlene at My Pinterventures says
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, the movie is really cute. One of my favorites.
Super Mom - No Cape! says
I guess I’ve come back in style again… lol. I’ve always worn scrunchies to keep my hair swept up and off my face. You’ll only see me with my hair down when we’re going out somewhere for the evening or in photos.
Erlene at My Pinterventures says
I haven’t worn scrunchies in a long time, but i did have a bunch in high school…lol.
Megan says
I definitely rocked the scrunchie as a kid! And yes, please don’t let ALL of the 80s trends back, lol! I have never seen this movie, but it looks super cute!
Erlene at My Pinterventures says
I had a ton of scrunchies too and you should definitely see this movie.
Kelley says
Great idea, and such a great memory of the 80’s. This is a fun movie too, don’t we all wish we could rewind to being a kid after learning a thing or two? Thanks for the great idea.
Erlene at My Pinterventures says
Thanks. My daughter already swiped these…lol. And yes, it would be nice to have some wisdom of the future 🙂
Paula says
I hate to admit it, but I am thrilled to think that scrunchies might be coming back! I just loved them – how embarrassing!
Erlene at My Pinterventures says
I totally forgot about scrunchies, but I love them too. So much easier on my hair since it doesn’t pull out what little hair I have left…lol.
DIY Home Sweet Home says
I love scruchies!!Although I don’t wear them anymore I have bought a ton for my girls. Love the idea of making my own.
Erlene at My Pinterventures says
I’m totally going to start making more of these since they aren’t as harsh on my thinning hair as rubber bands.
Shirley Wood says
Confession time! I still have a whole bunch of these scrunchies from the 80’s because I knew they would eventually come back in. Can I call them vintage! Nice, easy tutorial. I should make some for my granddaughter.