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Scrunchie Sewing Pattern
The Scrunchie is a beginner sewing pattern in 2 sizes, Regular and Oversized. It takes about 15 minutes in 5 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 15 min
- Sizes
- 2
- Steps
- 5
The Scrunchie pattern comes in 2 sizes, Regular and Oversized. It is a beginner project that takes about 15 min, in 5 steps. Best fabrics: satin, silk, cotton lawn, linen, velvet, jersey. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details |
|---|---|
| Regular | 4 x 22 in, 8 in of ¼ in |
| Oversized | 6 x 30 in, 9 in of ¼ in |
Both sizes fit any ponytail; oversized uses more fabric and gathers deeper.
Satin, silk, cotton lawn, linen, velvet, jersey: scraps from any other project.
You also need
- ¼ in elastic
- Matching thread
- Safety pin
Pattern pieces
Scrunchie
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 5 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Tube
- Join the ends
- Elastic
- Close
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Questions about the Scrunchie
How much fabric does the Scrunchie need?
Best fabrics: satin, silk, cotton lawn, linen, velvet, jersey. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Scrunchie come in?
It comes in 2 sizes, Regular and Oversized. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Scrunchie take to sew?
About 15 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 5 steps.
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Sew the Scrunchie free in Sewzy
Open it in the app, choose your size, print it and follow the guide one step at a time.
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