Pattern · 1 pieces
Scrunchie
A five-minute scrap-buster. One long strip folded lengthwise around elastic.
① Measurements
② Fabric & layout
0.57 m
length at 140 cm wide
0.55 m
buy (+waste)
Pieces stay upright so the grainline runs along the fabric — that keeps the garment hanging right. Turn on rotation only for non-directional fabric. Cut through several layers for multiples; “on fold” pieces go against a fold. Buy a little extra for your first make.
③ Place a motif
Preview where a chest print, pocket or embroidery will sit before you cut — then print it as a placement guide.
④ Print & cut
Print at 100% / “Actual size”. Measure the 50 mm test square before cutting. Tape pages by row & column, then cut along the dashed line (it includes seam allowance) and sew along the solid line. Watch the grainline arrows — auto-arrange may rotate a piece to save paper.
Atelier notes
- 01Use ~20 cm of 6 mm elastic — thread it through after turning the tube right side out.
- 02Press the strip in half lengthwise before sewing to keep it even.
- 03Lightweight fabrics like cotton lawn or silk gather the prettiest.
Fold lengthwise right sides together, sew the long edge into a tube, then turn out. · Seam allowance 10mm.