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Make the cutest hat for kids using a free bucket hat pattern. This tutorial shows how to make a bucket hat. Check out my simplified step-by-step instructions for beginners and make one too!
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How To Make A Bucket Hat - Tutorial

Remember the buckethat pattern I used to make this hat for my kid some time ago? My kid loves it and so do I, in fact it's my Do you want to make one yourself? Read on, FAVORITE piece I've sewn so far for kids! And judging from your responses, many of you like it too, a good reason to help you make it yourself! below is an easy bucket hat TUTORIAL waiting for you:)

It fits perfectly. (Some hats don't.)

It doesn't keep falling off. (Some hats do.)

The brim is just the perfect size for keeping the little face from direct sun. (Some hat brims aren't.)

Comfortable!

So totally cute, cute, cute! (Especially if you get to choose your fav fabrics!)

The pattern is FREE!

2) A SEWING TRICK TO MAKE IT EASIER

To me, it simply looks like the best bucket hat pattern I've ever bumped into! However, I need to admit that the project might not be very easy to sew for beginners (which I see as the only downside of the otherwise brilliant and clear instructions provided).

Well, but then again, why not make things easier, right? 😉 You might want to try out what I call the ' inside-out technique' after I learned it from a wonderful book, but that's another story. I'll just show you how I used it as a kind of shortcut to make the project even easier. And if you like it, you can make it this way (the result will be the same as if you followed the original instructions).

EDITED AUGUST 5 2019: THE DESIGNER (NOT ME) HAS STARTED CHARGING FOR THIS PATTERN AND IT IS NO LONGER FREE, UNFORTUNATELY. SORRY. Regardless, I'm keeping my below tutorial free and when I find some time, I might design my own free pattern for you. The pattern I was referring to is one by Oliver+S that is no longer a free pattern. There are a few alternatives and I'm linking to a few other free bucket hat patterns for you:

free bucket hat pattern No1 (link)

free bucket hat pattern for toddlers 2-3 years (link)

free bucket hat pattern in 11 sizes - new, just found out about it: link

free reversible bucket hat from Mister Domestic (2 sizes)

3) My SIMPLIFIED Bucket Hat TUTORIAL (updated):

1) Grab the cutest two pieces of matching fabrics you've got in your stash. Or get some adorable ones. I love these gorgeously cute cotton prints I have found at peek-a-boo shop.2) I used the free Oliver+S bucket hat pattern (see above) to cut out the parts:

3) Sew the two pieces of the sides for the bucket hat together. And the two pieces of the brim, too. In both colors, so you've basically got 4 circular bands:

4) Now, let's make one color first: pin the 'sides' circular band to the crown (match the triple notch marks!). You'll probably need to use a lot of pins and make tiny cuts into the fabric on the sides' piece to make the pieces match (clearly visible on the photo). Take your time. (Pinning was the hardest part for me as I'm not really a patient 'pinner'):

5) From here on, it just gets easier: just sew all the way around. If you've put the pins like on the picture, it will be easy to remove them as you go.

6) Then topstitch around the sides for a nicer look:

7) Take the brim piece and pin it to the cap (right sides together!) - you'll just need to put in a few pins. Basically just pin the notches together and add a pin here and there, if you need to:

8) ...aaaand sew all the way around. Easy peasy:

9) To make the seam look prettier, topstitch the brim like you topstitched around the crown (see No 6 above):

10) Repeat steps 4-9 with the other color, and you've got yourself these two beauties:

11) Put the two 'hats' together with the right sides facing each other. Sew the brims (i.e. the largest circle) together, but not all the way round - leave an opening of, let's say 5 cm. You'll need it to turn the hat (... and here the words promised above...) inside out:

12) Now turn it inside out through the opening and you've basically made it! Fingerpress and close (=sew) the opening. Iron the brim so you get an even outer edge. Pin around the sides so you stabilize the brims for stitching (sorry, only the blue side of the hat available here):

13) Now, the only thing left to do is stitching the brim (see the lines all the way around the brim of the completed hat? Yes, those.) They will give stability to the hat.

on stitching the brim: I used a turquoise thread, which makes the (somewhat squiggly) lines and the (uneven) gaps visible. I just like them as they are (uneven lines have been my signature ;). But there's high chance you will want to hide them, so you can do that by choosing the thread color that will match the fabric. Simple, right?

And if you are looking for some adorable new fabric, you can check out these cute fabrics by peek-a-boo. (They've also got gorgeous animal prints!) Now you can start making your kids' stylish DIY hat collection!

NO TIME FOR SEWING? NO PROBLEM!

Sometimes life gets in between and there's simply no time to make something (let alone a hat!), no matter how much you'd like to sew. Happens to me sometimes too 🙂 In these cases, Etsy is a good place that can come to rescue: not made by your hands, but still handmade and unique.

There's a whole collection of handmade hats on Etsy if you'd like to check them out - here.

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Make sure to save this tutorial for later when you have time to sew a cute little bucket hat:

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Updated: March 31, 2020 (see the section toward the end of the post)

When my sister-in-law told me my 5-year old niece wanted hair accessories for Christmas and specifically mentioned scrunchies, I was excited because they were something I could sew.

I had already made her a simple pillowcase out of a fabric that represented things she loves (elephants, pink, purple, and art). But I wanted to give her something else.

A search on Google resulted in a seemingly unlimited number of tutorials on how to make scrunchies.

After viewing several of the videos, I quickly realized there were many different ways to make scrunchies. I needed to find the one that worked best for me.

It took a little trial and error but I eventually discovered how to make the perfect scrunchie.

What Makes a Scrunchie Perfect

In my opinion, a perfect scrunchie is one that...

...is easy to make.

...holds your hair securely.

...has the right amount and size of ruffles.

The perfect scrunchie will vary from person to person.

To help YOU discover how to make the perfect scrunchie, I curated a collection of four easy-to-understand videos that demonstrate SEVEN different ways scrunchies can be made.

In addition, I complied a list of 8 tips that will further help you make the perfect scrunchie.

Note: One of the techniques ended up being my favorite, but it was through watching all the videos and trying the different techniques that I was able to determine the best way for me to make perfect scrunchies.

Video One

Sasa Time posted the video and demonstrates the technique that ended up being my favorite.

There are two reasons How to Sew Hair Scrunchies Like a Pro became my go-to technique for making a perfect scrunchie.

First, the ends of the tube are sewn together at the start of the construction process. This means they don't have to be connected after making the tube.

Second, as a result, the opening ends up being in the middle of the tube making it easy to turn the tube right side out.

The length of the video is only 2:56 minutes so it makes for a quick, easy-to-follow tutorial.

Video Two

This tutorial features one of the most common ways to make a scrunchie based on my research.

The length of the video is 4:03 minutes so it makes for another quick to watch tutorial.

The video is embedded in a Spoonflower blog post about making scrunchies that discusses how to choose a fabric.

If video isn't your main mode of learning, the blog post also demonstrates how to make a scrunchie through photographs and written directions.

Video Three

The creator of this video is Melly Sews.

The technique demonstrated in How to Sew Scrunchies is similar to the one shown in the second video. The main difference is that the ends are sewn together about halfway through the construction process instead of toward the end.

The entire length of the video is 8:18 minutes but she packs a lot of information and helpful tips for making a scrunchie.

She shows two different ways to sew the ends together. One by hand and the other by machine.

A couple of different turning techniques are shown, too. One involving a fun tool called a tube turner.

Around 4:30 minutes into the video, she gives a helpful tip to mark both ends of the elastic to make sure it doesn't get twisted as you push it through the tube.

Pretty close to 5:50 minutes, she demonstrates how to close the opening in the tube by hand so it isn't visible.

Melly Sews also created a blog post with photos where you can read how to make a scrunchie.

Video Four

In this video, Kristin demonstrates 4 different ways to make scrunchies putting them in order of the way she likes to make them.

The video is 12:44 minutes long and each technique can be found at the times listed below:

Option 1 starts 55 seconds into the video. She uses a ponytail holder instead of a piece of elastic.

Option 2 begins at 4:08 minutes and it's almost identical to the construction process shown in Video Three above.

The third option starts at 7:51 minutes and also features a ponytail holder instead of elastic.

The fourth option is a no-sew option and begins at 9:48 minutes. It involves Crazy Glue and I didn't watch this one. There is a warning about Crazy Glue at the very beginning of the video. If you decide to try this method, make sure you listen to what she has to say.

8 Tips for Making the Perfect Scrunchie

Trying the different methods helped me figure out my preferred method for making the perfect scrunchie.

Along the way, I asked questions and discovered things that made scrunchie sewing easier resulting in scrunchies that looked the way I wanted.

Note: The first 5 tips are about scrunchie making in general.

Tip 1: A 1/4″ wide, 7-inch piece of elastic overlapped slightly ends up being about the size of a pony-tail holder.

Both pieces of elastic are 7″ long. The one on the left is 1/4″ wide and the one on the right is 1/2″ wide.

Tip 2: A piece of elastic that is 1/2-inch wide is easier to work with when sewing ends together and you can't tell a difference when putting the scrunchie in your hair.

Tip 3: For thicker hair, use a longer piece of elastic. My hair is thick and with an 8-inch piece of elastic, I was able to twist the scrunchie twice around my ponytail. (With the 7-inch elastic I could only get one twist and it was a little loose.)

Tip 4: Use a zig-zag or other stretch stitch to sew the ends of the elastic together to get as much stretchiness as possible out of the elastic.

Tip 5: There is a variety of size recommendations for cutting the fabric for scrunchies.

The length of the fabric will affect the amount of 'scrunch' or ruffles on the elastic.

The width of the fabric affects the overall size and ruffle appearance of the scrunchie.

Not sure what size of fabric to cut? The completed scrunchies in the photo below along with the dimensions of the fabric used may help you determine what length and width you want to try to make your perfect scrunchie.

Note: The last 3 tips go with Video One - How to Sew Hair Scrunchies Like a Pro

Tip 6: Backstitch at the start and finish of the first seam. This is the seam you make when sewing the short ends together.

Tip 7: Press open the seam after sewing the short ends together.

Tip 8: Leave the needle in the fabric when pulling the inside out toward you.

Hopefully, my research of scrunchie making techniques and tips will help you quickly discover how to make the perfect scrunchie so you can get started on your own!

Update - A Variation of the Scrunchie

A reader shared another tutorial in the comments below, that shows how to make scrunchies with ears. It's a fun variation on the scrunchie from Mariana Sew DIY.

I wanted to make sure you saw it, so I added it to the post.

0:00 - 1:02 - She shows you different ways the scrunchie with ears can look

1:02 - The ear pattern and getting the fabric cut

2:58 - Sewing tutorial

10:30 - The finished scrunchie

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Easy sewing tutorial for making a reversible and reusable coffee cup cozy from cotton fabric with the additional fabric handle for the finger sleeve.
Use This Tutorial To Make Fabric Coffee Cup Cozy

This project has the same function as an ice pop holder for the hot summer season or the bowl cozy for warm soup. The fabric coffee cup sleeve will keep your hand comfortable holding a hot coffee or a cold summer milkshake.

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Most likely, any coffee shop will give you the paper sleeve along with your hot coffee cup. You can make one from fabric for a fun look.

This DIY coffee cup cozy is wider to cover half of the cup side. There is also one sleeve for the finger.

I thought the finger sleeve was a helpful addition, so you don't drop the coffee cup for some reason. Sometimes it happens when I hold that type of coffee cup.

Supply To Make A Coffee Cup Cozy

You can use any cotton fabric scraps or fat quarter bundle. If you use fleece or flannel fabric, you don't have to use the quilt batting.

Here is a nice list of where to get a fat quarter bundle if you want some new exciting prints.

This reusable coffee cup cozy is reversible so that you can use two different fabric prints for both sides. Use the combination of autumn print colors, Holiday season prints, or summer prints for a milkshake cup.

DIY Coffee Cup Cozy Tutorial

Trace the template on the first cotton fabric and quilt batting, add 0.25″ for seam allowance.
Flip the template, trace it on the second cotton fabric, and add 0.25″ for seam allowance.

Mark the placement for the finger sleeve on the fabric or the batting.
You will have two pieces of fabric for both sides and one quilt batting.

Trace the template for the finger sleeve on the fabric and quilt batting, add 0.25″ for the seam allowance.
You will have two pieces of fabric for both sides and one quilt batting.

Make the finger sleeve first by sandwiching the fabric with this order, quilt batting, wrong side of the fabric facing down, wrong side of the fabric facing up. Pin it, then mark 0.25″ for the seam allowance.

Sew on the seam allowance. Then turn it right side out. Press it with the ironing machine, then topstitch it along the hem.

Make the coffee cup sleeve by sandwiching all materials with this order, quilt batting, the wrong side of the fabric facing down, hair elastic, finger sleeve, wrong side of the fabric facing up. Pin it.

Make sure to pin both elastics. The raw edge of the finger sleeve aligns with the cup sleeve's raw edge.

Sew it along the seam allowance line, skip 2.5″ for the opening about 2″ from the shortest edge.
Clip each corner to reduce bulk. Trim the hair elastic.

Turn the coffee sleeve right side out. Push each corner with the chopstick.

Press the coffee sleeve with the ironing machine.
Topstitch along the hem through under the finger sleeve (make sure you don't topstitch the finger sleeve), and close the opening gap at the same time.

Wrap the coffee cozy around the cup. Lay flat the hair elastic.
Mark the spot for the button on each side.

Hand stitches the button at the same time with the one on the opposite side.
Your coffee cup cozy is ready to use.

When you want to show the reverse side, flip the sleeve for the finger to the opposite side. Then, attach the elastic to the button on the reverse side.

Any spill from the coffee on the sleeve, just let the washer clean it for you. This coffee cup cozy is washable and reusable that will last for a very long time.

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Make multiples so that you can add them into birthday favor or stocking stuffer. It is a useful little thing to sew and looks cute for the autumn or summer photo props to showcase your favorite coffee or milkshake.
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More Of Easy Sewing Project You Can Make From Fabric Scraps

How To Make Reusable Coffee Cup Sleeve From Fabric

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If you want to create a zippered coin purse or pouch but have been hesitant because you haven't sewn a zipper before, then this is the tutorial for you. This is a super easy zippered pouch and once you have created one, more will be simple & easy. You can make these zippered pouches from your fabric stash, and they make great gifts.

My teen is totally enamored by Grogu (known as Baby Yoda to the rest of us).

Her dad got her hooked on The Mandalorian, entirely because of Baby Yoda, and she has watched every episode with him.

I sewed her a hoodie with Baby Yoda wearing a mask and little germs all around him, and I gave her a Build-A-Bear Workshop Grogu as well as some other Grogu dolls and stuffies.

She's a fanatic.

So, when I saw this adorable Baby Yoda fabric on Etsy, I knew I had to use it to make her something. I settled on a little zippered bag that she could keep either her money in. She loves it!

How hard is this zippered pouch to make?

I have been sewing for most of my life, but I have never done enough of it to advance past an advanced beginner skill level. I have made a very simple quilt with squares and straight lines, and I have sewn a few garments, but that's about it.

All that to say that if you have basic sewing skills and can put in a zipper, you can make this little pouch. It's pretty easy.

Why make a lining for the pouch?

You may be thinking that a lining just makes extra work, and that is true, I guess, but having a lined bag is much nicer and more finished looking than an unlined one.

For some projects, you make the lining and the bag separately and then piece them together at the end. That is NOT the case with this zippered pouch. The lining is actually part of the construction of the bag, so you can't make the pouch without including the lining.

Do I have to use Baby Yoda fabric?

Of course not! The beauty of sewing is that you can use any fabric you want. This project works best with a lightweight woven cotton fabric, such as a quilting cotton or even a very light flannel. The fabric should not stretch in any direction.

Main fabric ( 100% cotton blue Baby Yoda fabric):

one 6 ¼" wide x 1 ¾" tall for front pocket panel top (apply interfacing to this piece - more on that in the instructions)

one 6" wide x 4 ¼" tall for back panel (apply interfacing to this piece - more on that in the instructions)

one 2" x 2" for ring tab

two 2 ½" wide x 2" tall front zip tabs

Accent fabric ( 100% cotton green Baby Yoda fabric):

one 6 ¼" W x 2 ¾" T for front pocket panel bottom (apply interfacing to this piece - more on that in the instructions)

Lining fabric ( 100% cotton Star Wars 1977 fabric):

one 6 ¼" wide x 1 ¾" tall for front pocket panel top

one 6 ¼" wide x 2 ¾" tall for front pocket panel bottom

one 6" wide x 4 ¼" tall for front pocket back panel

two 6" wide x 4" tall main pouch lining

How to Sew a Lined 2 Zippered Baby Yoda Pouch for Beginners

If you want to create a zippered coin purse or pouch but have been hesitant because you haven't sewn a zipper before, then this is the tutorial for you. This is a super easy zippered pouch and once you have created one, more will be simple & easy. You can make these zippered pouches from your fabric stash, and they make great gifts.

Cut all fabric and interfacing pieces needed as listed above.

Iron SF101 fusible interfacing onto the wrong side of the 3 pieces as noted above.

Creating tabs for a zipper means that you sew a fabric sleeve around the top and bottom of the zipper. Here is a very simple tutorial explaining how to do it.

I know it looks like there are a ton of steps to make this zippered pouch, but they go very quickly because the longest seam is about 6 inches. As I mentioned above, you sew the lining at the same time as the outside, and the most complicated part is using a zipper foot to sew around the zipper. (That's my least favorite part! Here's a YouTube video on using a zipper foot.)

If you're looking for more cute sewing projects, try the oversized flannel receiving blanket, this flannel changing pad, or one of these 15 easy summer sewing projects.

Oversized flannel baby blanket

Flannel changing pad

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How to Sew a Lined 2 Zippered Baby Yoda Pouch

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DIY Fabric Toy Octopus is an adorable free octopus patterns which are extra soft for snuggling and have twisting tentacles that babies can grab onto. If you need toys sewing patterns, you should check out via the link here, there are a variety of different versions to choose from! The octopus got eight arms and two goofy eyes. Jane from Quirkshop has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making an octopus softie. Polka dot fabric is a great choice for the underside of the tentacles! There are two other versions you can make so any child can enjoy this cuddly cephalopod toy, so prepare to make a few for friends and family too!

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This basic headband wins the prize for cutest stash-buster ever. Make one to match every outfit, because why not? Learn how to sew this cute headband in 7 simple steps.

Fabric Headbands

Level: Easy

What You Need

Cotton fabric

¾" wide elastic

Scissors

Ruler

Iron

Safety pin

Thread

Pins

Good to Know: The headband for this pattern is 2″ wide, but you can adjust the width by changing the size of the large rectangle, making it wider or narrower as you like. Just make sure to include the ⅜" seam allowance. For the same look in a child's version, measure around their head. The main headband part should be about ⅔ of this measurement, and the elastic part should be about ⅓.

Instructions

1. Cut the Fabric and Elastic

Cut out two fabric pieces: one 18″ x 4¾" and one 9″ x 1¾". The larger piece will make up the main portion of the headband and the small piece will cover the elastic.

If you'd like your headband to be reversible, cut two 18″ x 2¾" pieces (from two different fabrics) and two 9″ x 1¾ pieces (also from two different fabrics).

Good to Know: The construction is the same for the reversible headband, but instead of folding over the one piece of fabric, you'll have a second seam to join the two fabrics together on both sections.

Cut a piece of elastic so it's 6″ long. We used ¾" wide elastic, but anything from ½" to 1″ works great, depending on what you have in your stash.

2. Fold and Press

Fold both fabric pieces lengthwise in half, right sides together, and press along the folded edge.

Good to Know: Pressing the crease at this point makes it easier to press when the seam is finished and you turn it right-side out again.

3. Stitch the Edges Together

Stitch the long edges together on both fabric pieces using a ⅜" seam allowance. On the smaller piece, trim the seam allowance down to about ⅛" so it'll be less bulky when it covers the elastic. Turn both pieces right-side out.

4. Press the Headband

Press both headband pieces flat, making sure to get the stitched seam up to the edge.

5. Press the Ends

On both ends of the longer headband piece, tuck the edge in about ½" and press it inside. Set this piece aside.

6. Make the Elastic Portion

Attach a safety pin to the end of your elastic and thread it through the shorter piece of fabric, making sure the other end of the elastic stays even with the edge of the fabric. Put a pin there to hold it in place, then scrunch the fabric down around the elastic and pin at the other end.

Stitch through all layers of fabric and elastic on both ends to secure the elastic.

7. Attach the Elastic

Tuck one end of the elastic into the opening of the larger headband piece and pin in place. The larger piece side will be a bit wider, so match up the edges and fold over the extra fabric in the middle to make a small pleat.

Pin the other side in the same way. Make sure your headband and elastic parts are both flat and not twisted in the middle.

Stitch back and forth across the pinned sections a few times to secure. (You can use a straight stitch or zigzag stitch.) If your headband is a bit too loose, you can shorten one side of the headband piece.

Voilà: a great hair day, guaranteed!

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Today I'm showing you how to make DIY scrunchies with hair ties (also known as ponytail holders). This tutorial includes an optional "bunny ear" bow too. Download my free sewing pattern here.

I've researched a LOT of scrunchie tutorials, but there aren't many methods for hair tie scrunchies. So I sat down and brainstormed my own way. I definitely think this is the easiest.
You only need to do 2 lines of stitching. That's it! You don't need to turn anything inside out. You don't need to close a hole at the end. I'm excited to share this!
This method will also work with elastic bands (although I recommend hair ties because they're less likely to snap). If you don't have a sewing machine, you can use hand sewing or a hot glue gun for a no-sew method. The steps are still the same.

Note: I recommend this method for easy-to-sew fabrics like cotton or linen. It involves topstitching, so it doesn't suit silk. For trickier materials, use this scrunchie method instead for a neat finish.

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Video sewing tutorial

Note: I keep saying in the video that this method only uses 1 line of stitching. Sorry, that's a mistake. I meant 2 lines. Whoops!

If the video above isn't loading, you can find it on Youtube as well.

What materials you need for hair tie scrunchies

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1. A hair tie (Amazon link). These are also known as ponytail holders.

2. Cotton fabric. 1/2 yard or metre is plenty. Other fabric types are OK too, as long as they're easy to topstitch. For example, silk is not ideal. Check out (USA) and Minerva Crafts (UK) for cute fabric. They have some of the biggest fabric ranges on the web!

3. An iron.

4. Matching thread. I used 'sew-all' polyester thread by Gutermann (Amazon link). It's strong and lint-free.

5. Fabric scissors to cut the fabric. I use and recommend the soft-grip ones from (Amazon link). Or use a rotary cutter and . I use a Fiskars rotary cutter (Amazon).

6. The right sewing machine needles. For light to medium weight non-stretch fabric, you'll need a universal needle in size 80/12 (Amazon link).

7. Measuring tape (Amazon) to measure the right length of fabric. Or just use a normal straight ruler.

Free PDF scrunchie sewing pattern

I like using a template because I don't have to mark the fabric and my cutting is straighter.

You can download the template I used from my resource library.

Otherwise, the scrunchie measurement is 21 1/2″ (width) x 3″ (height) (54.5cm x 7.5cm). I also experimented with 4″ - 5″ height (10cm - 13cm) for a really big scrunchie.

** 1 January 2022 update: the scrunchie pattern has been updated to include more sizes! You can now make mini, regular, large, and XL scrunchies. The new design is based on the 13 professional scrunchies I bought and deconstructed.
Here are the NEW measurements:

Mini: 4.6cm x 49cm | 1 6/8″ x 19 1/4″

Regular: 7.5cm x 49cm | 3″ x 19 1/4″

Large: 10cm x 49cm | 4″ x 19 1/4″

Extra large: 14.5cm x 49cm | 5 6/8″ x 19 1/4″

The new scrunchie pattern with more sizes!

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How to make a scrunchie with hair ties (step-by-step):

1. Cut a rectangle of fabric

Cut out your scrunchie using the printable template ( download it here).

Or use the cutting measurements above.

I'm using a rotary cutter and mat to cut my fabric.

2. Fold the top & bottom edges by 1/2″ / 1.3cm

Fold the top edge by 1/2″ / 1.3cm.

The raw edge should be facing the "ugly" side of the fabric, not the "nice" side. If both sides look the same, then it doesn't matter.

Iron the fold in place.

Repeat this for the bottom edge.

Iron the fold in place.

3. Sew the short ends together to create a tube

Unfold the edges you just ironed. Place the short ends together, with the "nice" sides of the fabric facing each other. Pin them together (optional).

Sew the short sides with a 1/4″ / 0.6cm seam allowance.
(A 'seam allowance' is the distance between the fabric edge and stitching line).
Backstitch at the beginning and end so your stitching doesn't unravel.
(A 'backstitch' is when you sew forwards by 3-5 stitches and then sew backward by 3-5 stitches. This locks the stitching).
Your fabric will now be a tube.

Suggested sewing machine settings:

Straight stitch

Stitch length: 2.5

Tension: 4

4. Place a hair tie over the fabric

Carefully bunch the tube together. Make sure the tube doesn't twist.

Place your hair tie over it, roughly in the middle.

5. Pin the folded edges together

Match up the folded edges, so the hair tie is inside the fabric. If this looks confusing to you, scroll up to watch the video tutorial.

(Optional) Use pins to hold the fabric in place.

Here's what it looks like with pins all the way around. The hair tie is hidden inside the scrunchie.

6. Sew the open edge closed

Sew all the way around the open edge. Try to sew as close to the edge as you can.

Backstitch at the beginning and end so your stitching doesn't unravel.

Suggested sewing machine settings:

Straight stitch

Stitch length: 2.5

Tension: 4

Congratulations, you're done! Here's what the finished scrunchie will look like.

How to make bunny ear bows for a scrunchie (step-by-step):

1. Cut your fabric

Cut out your scrunchie bow using this printable template ( download the pattern here).

If you don't have access to a printer, here are the measurements so you can draw your own: it's 11 6/8″ (30cm) wide, 2 6/8″ (7cm) tall in the middle, and almost 4″ (10cm) tall at the highest point.

2. Fold the bow in half, sew it & leave a gap in the middle

Fold the bow in half (along the width).

Sew along the open edge, leaving a 1″ gap (2.5cm) in the middle (where the straight part is). Sew with a 1/4″ (0.6cm) seam allowance.

Suggested sewing machine settings:

Straight stitch

Stitch length: 2.5

Tension: 4

Trim the seam allowance down, except for the unsewn part in the middle.

3. Turn the bow inside out

Turn the bow inside out using the hole in the middle. Use a blunt pencil to push the corners out properly.

4. sew the hole closed

Sew the hole closed. Try to sew close to the edge. Backstitch at the beginning and end to stop the stitching from unraveling.

This stitching will be hidden when we tie the bow onto the scrunchie.

Suggested sewing machine settings:

Straight stitch

Stitch length: 2.5

Tension: 4

5. Tie the bow onto the scrunchie

Tie the bow onto the scrunchie and knot it once.

Tweak the bow so it looks nice. Make sure the "ears" are even on both sides.

You're done! Here's what the scrunchies will look like with bunny ear bows.

Note: this post was originally published on 30 September 2020. It has since been updated.

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Today I'm showing you how to make DIY scrunchies with hair ties (also known as ponytail holders). This tutorial includes an optional "bunny ear" bow too. Download my free sewing pattern here . I've researched a LOT of scrunchie tutorials, but there aren't many methods for hair tie scrunchies.

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Learn how to sew potholders by machine in this easy tutorial for DIY quilted potholders that are heat resistant and super cute! Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE.

Have you been looking for a cute-as-can-be sewing project, that also doubles as a sweet gift?! Or what about just a simple sewing project that you can whip up in an afternoon for yourself?
Well, you're in the right place!
I've been working on getting more comfortable with my sewing machine for years now. I don't have much time as a wife, momma, and homemaker, so I LOVE a quick sewing project.

I really believe that making things yourself, whether its bread, or cleaning recipes, or sewing projects, can be SO FULFILLING. It feels so good to be self-sufficient and to get creative with my hands.

Hence, these DIY potholders.
PSA: Did you know I have a FREE guide on common sewing terms in my subscriber library?! Its an awesome resource for the beginner sewer. Sign up for my email list HERE to get access to yours today!

Sewing Potholders By Machine

Now, let me tell you, if you have a sewing machine and you know how to sew a straight line, you can do this!

Basically, to give you the quick run-through, you're quilting together two pieces of fabric, with some insulated batting in-between.
I'll give you the FULL step-by-step below.
I've seen tutorials for potholders that are made just using regular old batting. I think this is fine....BUT if you want to make a good quality potholder that will last a long time, I recommended buying the heat-resistant batting.

These DIY potholders are also made with a fabric ring sewed onto the corner so they can be hung. They're CUTE so you might as well display them if you can;)

You can use any kind of fabric you like in terms of patterns and colors, but I recommend using a 100% cotton fabric. Other synthetic fabrics may be susceptible to melting or having heat-related issues when used.

You'll sew the pieces together inside out, or right sides together, leaving an opening (while attaching the loop) Then, turn it right side out, sew the opening closed when you sew all along the edges, and quilt the middle.

Are you ready?! Let's get started then!

DIY Potholders Supplies

Please note, this is what you will need for ONE potholder.

Sewing Machine (THIS is the machine I use and love)

Scissors

Iron and ironing board

(2) squares of 9″x9″ fabric

(1) rectangle of 5″x2″ fabric

(2) squares of 9″x9″ insulated, heat resistant batting (I used Insul-Bright, which you can find HERE.

DIY Potholders Instructions

Gather your supplies. Let's start with your 5″x2″ piece of fabric! When you're all finished this will be the small ring to hang your potholder from.

Fold your small piece of fabric in half lengthwise with wrong sides together (like a hot dog) and press it flat. Now open it back up and fold the outside long edges in to meet at the middle crease. Press it again.

Now, with those sides still folded in, fold the whole thing in half again lengthwise on the already pressed crease, and press again.

Finally, top stitch down each of the edges, about a 1/8″ in to seal it.

Moving on to the potholder! Lay one piece of insulated batting down, then on top of it a fabric square right-side up. Lay the other fabric square right-side down on top of that, and the final piece of insulated batting to top it off.
NOTE: Make sure at this point that the fabric pieces and batting pieces are either lining up even, OR that the fabric is slightly bigger than the batting. You'll want to err on the side of the fabric being bigger rather than smaller.
Now, make your way around the edges of the pieces, pinning it all together. I like to make a mark with two pins on one side about a third of the way down. This is a note to yourself that this is where you will stop sewing.

What you are going to do is sew almost all the way around the edges, leaving about a 2″-3″ gap on one side to be able to turn the potholder inside out.

Now, you're going to insert the hook, before you sew around the potholder.

Choose a corner to have the hook in. Fold your finished hook in half, and place it inside of the pot holder in one of the corners, with about 1/2″ of the raw edges hanging out.

Be sure to put it in the very middle, in between your two pieces of fabric. Pin it in place if you want.

Moving on to the sewing machine. Start sewing at the bottom edge of the opening you decided, and sew about 1/4 in from the edges. Be sure to do a back-forth-stitch when you start.

Sew all the way around the edges, making sure to sew over the hook to sew it in place, and stopping about 2″-3″ from where you started. End with a back-and-forth stitch.

Trim off the excess on the corners and all the way around the edges, getting close to your stitches but not cutting over them. You can also trim off the excess raw edges of the hook.

Now you can turn your potholder inside out, using the opening you created. Be sure to push the corners out as best you can with your fingers.

Once you have it turned inside out, fold the raw edges into the middle of the potholder at the opening. Do a top stitch all the way around, about 1/4″ in to seal all of your edges.

Finally, you're going to do a top stitch over the center of the potholder, quilting it together so the insides don't move around too much.

You can keep it as simple as a big X through the middle with your stitches, or get more creative. In this one I did striped pattern.

Cut off any stray threads and that's it! You have a really cute and simple potholder now.

It would be fun to make your potholder double-sided with a different, coordinating fabric on the other side.

DIY Potholders As A Gift

I LOVE a good, handmade gift. With Mother's Day right around the corner I can't help but think these DIY potholders would make the perfect gift for the mom's in your life.

You could pair it with the DIY apron below and make them out of the same, OR coordinating fabrics.

Spend an afternoon making a dozen or so and you'll always have a little something extra to throw in a gift bag. Or a quick gift idea when you're short on time! Does anyone else forget birthdays until the day before?! EEK!

This would be SO cute and a great gift paired with my DIY apron, in the same or coordinating fabrics.

Enjoy Your Handmade Potholders

I hope you enjoy your handmade potholders! If you love easy sewing projects or you're a newbie sewer, then this tutorial was made for YOU.

Sew some up and then tag me on Instagram so I can see what you create.

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Learn how to sew potholders by machine in this easy tutorial for DIY quilted potholders that are heat resistant and super cute! Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Have you been looking for a cute-as-can-be sewing project, that also doubles as a sweet gift?!

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It's day 8 of our 12 days of Christmas freebies already! I've been meaning to make reusable snack bags forever; we go through a ton of ziplock bags for school. Since making these, we have cut down on our ziplock bag use a ton! These are a quick sew and great for on the go. They are big enough for a small sandwich and snacks like dry cereal, cookies, pretzels ect.

Let's Get Started!

1/2″ SEAM ALLOWANCE INCLUDED

You can download the Snack Pattern Pieces in the Freebies section of the website right HERE!

Supplies:

Fabric: Cotton woven like quilting cotton for main and lining.

Ripstop nylon, ProCare waterproof fabric OR food grade PUL.

5″ of 1 inch Velcro

Step 1: CUTTING
Assemble and cut out your pattern pieces. If you don't want to print, you can from the measurements below.

Cut 1 main (cotton)- 6.5″ x 15″

Cut 1 lining (cotton- note you can skip this layer if you want a thinner snack bag)- 6.5″ x 15″

Cut 1 Ripstop, ProCare or PUL- 6.5″ x 15″

Cut 5″ strip of velcro.

You are going to sandwich your fabric pieces together. Lay your lining right side up, ripstop right side up and main fabric right side down. Pin or clip you pieces together. Note- you can baste your ripstop to your lining if it's moving too much. Sew all the way around with a 1/2″ seam allowance, leaving a 2″ space to turn.

Trim your seam allowances and clip the corners. I like to use pinking shears for this step. Turn your piece inside out, you can lightly press on a low temperature, careful not to melt your nylon. Tuck your seam allowance in where you left the opening. Stitch along top edge, closing the opening.

On the opposite end from where you just closed the opening, attach your first piece of velcro. Place the loop side (fuzzy side) of the velcro along the edge of the ripstop side of your bag and top stitch it in place. Your next piece of velcro (hook side) is going to be placed 1 inch down for the edge that you already top stitched close. Again pin in place and top stitch to hold.

Now you are going to fold your bag ripstop/PUL sides together. You want the bottom to be folded up 5.75 inches, pin or clip in place and sew 1/8th from the edge on both sides from the very top all the way down to the fold at the bottom. To use, fold over the top so your velcro meets and voila you have a reusable snack bag!

You little ones will have so much fun choosing fabrics for their snack bags! I hand wash the bags, I'm sure they would be fine in the washing machine, but I wouldn't put them in the dryer. I tend to just wipe out the inside and ours haven't gotten dirty on the outside yet but a quick wash with some dish soap and then just hang to dry is what I would suggest.

Take a look at some of our awesome tester photos and make sure to show us the reusable snack bags that you sew up in our Made for Mermaids Pattern Group! on Facebook.

Made for Mermaids' 12 Days of Christmas Freebies

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It's day 8 of our 12 days of Christmas freebies already! I've been meaning to make reusable snack bags forever; we go through a ton of ziplock bags for school. Since making these, we have cut down on our ziplock bag use a ton! These are a quick sew and great for on the go.

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Learn how to sew a face mask with this free mask pattern and video tutorial.

We are currently facing a situation in which we have never experienced before.

Times are challenging and hospitals are experiencing severe shortages in equipment. There simply isn't enough PPE (personal protective equipment) to go around. Medical staff are being asked to reuse things like gowns and masks they need to safely care for patients.

Most of these items are intended for single use. However, due to the national shortage of the n95 masks, gloves and gowns, doctors, nurses and other hospital staff are being asked to re-use these items. Reusing these items is putting healthcare worker at risk. Because of this severe shortage, hospitals have turned to those of us who sew and asked for help. Here is a quick and simple sewing tutorial to make a face mask. If you have time and resources, please consider making a few and donating to a local hospital or assisted living facility.

If you have the time to sew some masks but don't have the resources, contact your local hospital. Because of this COVID-19 pandemic some hospitals are giving out supply kits to those wanting to help. Any donation, great or small is deeply appreciated from those on the front lines of healthcare. This is how I'm able to contribute and do my part right now.

*disclaimer: some of the links in this post are affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure .

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Before you get started, make sure you print off a copy of your mask pattern. Link below.

After you have printed off your pattern, read through the pattern notes that are attached, then cut out your mask pattern piece. No need to leave a seam allowance around the outside of the mask-it's been added in-so just cut along the lines of the pattern.

After you've cut out your pattern piece, it's time to get your fabric ready.

It's important to wash, dry and iron the fabric you're going to be using before you cut out your pieces. This will be ensure that your mask doesn't shrink after it's been worn and then washed.

For this pattern you can use a variety of fabrics.

. It will need to be washed at least twice first and you can also bleach it if you want a more white fabric. This will give you a lot of fabric for around $12.00. The one I like for all my projects is this .

This is a great project to repurpose old scrubs if you're a healthcare professional.

If your don't have old scrubs laying around, you can also repurpose old tee shirts too.

Whatever fabric you decide to use, you just want to make sure it's a breathable material since you'll have this covering your mouth and nose.

It's time to cut your fabric. But first, let's make sure you have everything you're going to need to complete your project.

Because of the short supply of masks available in hospitals, many people have taken to making them and donating them, leaving a short supply of things like the elastic cording. If you aren't able to find elastic beading cord on amazon, check your local craft store. You can usually find this in the beading section and or sewing section.

If you still aren't having any luck, you can also use hair ties like these ones. You may need to extend out the end of the pattern a bit to be able to use these, but its a great alternative if nothing else is available.

You can also use drawstring cording that you can tie, larger diameter shoes laces work well too. Bias tape is easy to come by and comes in a variety of colors. This will allow you to make the ties in any size and color you like to coordinate with your masks. So there is other options if you can't find elastic.

It's cutting time!

Fold your fabrics so they are double thickness. This will make it so you can cut once and then sew, instead of having to cut the pattern out four separate times. Fold the exterior fabric in half and do the same for the lining fabric. After you have done this, lay the fabrics onto of one another and pin your pattern piece on. Then cut out your pieces.

3. So you should have 4 pieces (total) cut from your exterior (outer fabric that you'll see) and the interior fabric (lining). Two pieces of each-as indicated on the directions.

4. Place your (2) matching exterior pieces RST (right sides together). This just means that you want the pretty side of the fabric you'll see when you're wearing your mask, facing each other when you sew them together. In sewing terms, RST may be what you see on a pattern in the future.

5. Do the same thing for the (2) lining pieces as well.

RST (right sides together).

Turn on your iron. After you sew the first seams, you're going to press. So it's a good time to get your iron ready to use.

6. For this project you're going to be using a ¼" seam allowance. If you have a machine that came with specialty feet, put your ¼" on your machine. Consult your manual that came with your machine if you are unsure. If you are using a machine that has that option digitally, change it now.

7. Place the (2) exterior pieces of your mask that are RST under your machine presser foot and put the foot down into sewing position.

8. Backstitch at the beginning and end of each line of stitching. This reinforces the line of stitching and it will hold up better long term.

9. Sew from the top to the bottom along the curved edge.

10. Repeat step 9 for the (2) interior pieces of your mask as well.

11. After you have sewn the exterior pieces and interior pieces together (you should now have 2 pieces of material instead of 4), you need to ease the seam. This just means that you make tiny "snips" or cuts into the fabric along the curved edge. This helps the seam to lay nice and flat when you press it open. You don't have to do this step if you are afraid you may accidentally cut through the stitching. It's just something I always do.

12. Next you're going to press these (2) seams down the center of each of your pieces open. This will help your masks to lay nice and flat. If you don't have an iron, you can finger press them open. This just means using the heat from your fingers to press them open instead of using an iron.

seams pressed open.

13. After you have pressed your seams open, You're going to place your two pieces RST (right sides together) to sew them together.

NOTES:

Make sure that you place the "tops" of each piece together. It makes sewing them together so much easier.

You also want to make sure that the center seams are lined up on the top.

Sewing your mask together.

14. Pin along the top and bottom edge of the mask. You're going to sew a ¼" seam along each side. DO NOT SEW THE SIDES CLOSED-you need these open to turn your mask when you are done.

15. After you have sewn both sides, ease the seam around the curved areas to allow your mask to lay flat the we turn it.

Now it's time to turn your mask RSO (right side out).

16. This part looks a bit messy, but it goes quick and you'll iron it nicely when you are finished. Using one of the ends you left open, slowly begin to push your mask inside out.

17. Now you should have the pretty side facing out and all the seams on the inside where you can't see them.

front of mask.

inside of mask

Press along the top and bottom edge of your mask once you have turned it inside out. This will make sure you're seams are nice and flat before topstitching.

18. Again using a ¼" seam, topstitch the top of the mask and along the bottom of the mask. I also prefer to top stitch down the center seam of the mask too. This just keeps everything together and flat when you wash them. You don't have to do this step, but it looks more polished when it's done.

19. Cut (2) elastic pieces 15" long.

Last steps, you're almost done!

20. Starting on one side of your mask. Fold in and press ¼" or so.

21. Then fold again ½" and press. This will encase the elastic and hide the raw edge of the fabric.

22. Lay your elastic piece into the ironed seam, and topstitch along the edge. The elastic piece should be able to slide freely through this hole. If the elastic over time becomes weak or breaks, it's easily replaceable. Again, if you can't get elastic cording, you can use bias tape to make ties, ¼" elastic also works, or hair ties.

23.

You've now finished sewing a face mask. Make sure to leave the elastic pieces long so they can be adjusted when being fitted. once the correct size has been achieved, tie a really tight double knot. Cut the excess elastic, and pull the knot so its incased in the side seam.

To those of you who are sewing these for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis, thank you so much. Your work and dedication to helping us out during this difficult time is really appreciated.

-Brie RN

How to make a face mask | DIY reusable mask sewing tutorial is also available if you prefer video format. Enjoy!

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Tutorial: DIY Cord Keeper From Fabric Scraps

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Hi, I'm Andrea from Knitty Bitties

Project Polka Dot?

Uhm, I'm sorry, but if that showed up in YOUR inbox would you not say, Yes please! When & Where?
Well if you wouldn't then I'm not sure we can be friends ... because I LOVE polka dots that much, it *might* just be a deal breaker!

So, to say I'm happy to be here sharing my love of polka dots with all of you is an understatement.

My brain was swimming with ideas to share and honestly, I started to stress out a bit. I knew the bar was going to be set high with the creative group of guest bloggers. In the end, I decided to stick with a tried and true tutorial jazzed up in a new polka-dotty + leather way.

I just love Anna's {free} Wide Open Pouch tutorial. It's become my go to for gift-giving. I also am currently loving sewing triangles. The obsession started at The Sewing Summit when I took an equilateral triangle class from Jeni of In Color Order.

It's such a quick / stress-free method of sewing triangles. Also, leather. I'm sure you've seen it popping up all over the creative world ... it's kinda an IT thing right now.

Again, my obsession with sewing with leather started at The Sewing Summit when I took a class from Lindsey of LR Stitched. And just to bring it all full circle, The Sewing Summit is also where I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa in real life!

I put all that creative inspiration into my brain, mixed it up and came up with this pouch.

To create the pouch's triangle top, I used {4} Fat Quarters from this Spot On bundle by Robert Kaufman.

I cut a 7.5 x 18 strip from each FQ and then sub-cut the strip into equilateral triangles, using the 60-degree angle on my cutting mat. Each top piece uses {4} full triangles and {2} half triangles.

For the bottom of the pouch, I used suede leather. To accent the leather, I "stitched" along the edge with {3} strands of coral embroidery floss.

To create the guide holes, I used a leather needle in my sewing machine and a stitch length of 4 and no thread. The needle punctured the leather and created a guide for my embroidery accent.

{Note: Embroidery thread is 100% cotton and will most likely wear away due to the leather's natural oils. I was willing to take the chance, especially since these are decorative stitches. I used a polyester thread to sew all my leather seams.}

I finished the pouch off with a cute scrap of leather to create this sweet little leather pull.

It's all the little touches that add up to make a big impact! That and the polka dots. I mean come on, how can it not be cute with 5 different polka dot prints?!

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Adult measurements: 21-23 inches on the stretch by 16 to 18 inches.
Youth measurements: 14 to 18 inches on the stretch by 12 to 14 inches.

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What's the Project? This chapstick holder keychain pattern is super quick and easy to sew and fits right on your keychain so you will always have your chapstick with you. These make great gifts and are a fun beginner sewing project to try!

I've enjoyed giving you very quick and easy sewing projects to try lately. Sometimes you want to sit and sew something and don't have a lot of time. Plus, it's fun to just sit down and get a project done from start to finish in a short amount of time, right?!

This one is so fast you won't believe it! Anyone with basic beginner sewing skills should be able to do this too, which is nice. It could even be great for kids or teens to sew.

It's a keychain chapstick holder pattern and I think you're going to love it!

Keep this handy thing on your keychain so that your chapstick or lip balm or lipstick is always ready for you!

Lots of my readers have said they make this as a gift like a stocking stuffer or for something like teacher appreciation. You can make a bunch of these fast and it's a great scrap fabric project too!

Chapstick Holder Keychain Pattern:
Supplies Needed: Sewing Instructions:
Here's a video of the process to make it extra easy for you to follow along!

Start by cutting your fabric. You just need one piece. Cut it about 3 1/2 inches wide and 9 inches long.

Now, fold it in half with right sides together and sew up the long side:

Turn it right side out and press it flat with the seam on one side:

And you're done! See-wasn't that easy!?

I hope you loved sewing this chapstick holder keychain!

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What's the Project? This chapstick holder keychain pattern is super quick and easy to sew and fits right on your keychain so you will always have your chapstick with you. These make great gifts and are a fun beginner sewing project to try! I've enjoyed giving you very quick and easy sewing projects to try lately.