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How to Make a Scrunchie + 3 Essential Ways to Wear One Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
It was only a matter of time. Like choker necklaces and brown lipstick, scrunchies are back in vogue — and why not? We happen to like the way they turn a basic ponytail into a style statement, and they’re easier on hair than tight elastics are, too. We’re officially on Team Scrunchie, and so is Katalina Sharkey de Solis, founder of @scrunchiesofinstagram and a foremost expert on the trend. We asked her to school us in the ways of the scrunchie; here are her tips on how to wear one three essential ways, plus how to DIY your own interpretation.
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Scrunch-spiration: Michelle Tanner Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Nobody rocks a scrunchie quite like the Olsen twins did on Full House in the ‘90s. Tap into your inner Tanner with a soft pink version that says to the world, “You got it, dude.”Scrunchies of Instagram says: “A youth-inspired, colorfully-designed scrunchie to be worn as a celebration of one's love for the famed accessory. Happiness, a sweet-tooth for cotton candy, and a love of unicorns are all musts." -
Scrunch-spiration: Heathers Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Whether you’re a Heather or a Veronica, this red scrunchie may make you the most popular (and feared) girl in school.Scrunchies of Instagram says: “A social crown disguised as a mere fabric hair accessory, The Heather is a demonstration of power and prowess, and a visual cue to the established social hierarchy as well as its tenuous nature."Red silk bow scrunchie, $9.50 -
Scrunch-spiration: Paula di Principe Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
The hair accessory doesn’t have to be a throwback. Take a cue from the contemporary style set and wear one the modern way. Choose a non-poufy, streamlined shape with “bunny ears” that can be styled differently depending on the occasion.Scrunchies of Instagram says: “A modern scrunchie reinterpretation. While the original scrunchie trend was attributed to the U.S., the second wave has emanated from our friends across the pond — the Brits. Its rise has been highly orchestrated by one of the U.K.'s most prominent voices in fashion, Paula di Principe (a newly-married London royal who is both the fashion editor for Purple Magazine and founder of Voyages d'Etudes), who has not only streamlined its aesthetic but has also made sure that is has appeared in the hands (ponytails?) of the world’s most fashionable women and in the pages of the fashion holy grail Purple Magazine itself."Photo by: Getty Images -
How to Make a Scrunchie Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Not only is making a scrunchie an easy DIY project, but crafting one also lets you customize the fabric and shape, so your scrunchie statement is all your own.
Materials:
- Fabric (at least 4 inches wide and 18 inches long)
- Scissors
- A 6-inch piece of elastic
- Matching thread
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1. Cut Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Fold your fabric in half lengthwise to cut a strip that’s about 18 inches long and 4 inches wide (2 inches folded). -
2. Sew Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Sew the loose edges of your folded strip together. You can use a sewing machine or stitch by hand.
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3. Reverse it Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Turn your fabric tube inside out to hide the stitching.
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4. Scrunch Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Thread your elastic through the tube, “scrunching” the fabric as you go (use your needle to hold the elastic to the fabric on one end so it doesn’t slip off). Stitch the loose ends of the elastic together. -
5. Close the Ends Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
To close your scrunchie, fold one of the remaining raw edges inward to create a clean edge. Insert the other end of the tube into the hole where the fold is. Sew the ends together, hiding your stitches as much as possible.
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The Finished Product Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Congratulations — you now have your very own scrunchie, which officially initiates you into the ever-growing camp of this hair accessory's devotees. How you wear it is up to you.
