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1/1/2020 9 Comments

Apple Watchband Scrunchie DIY

How to sew an Apple watchband scrunchie DIY
Now that the holiday hustle is over, life can get back to normal. Whatever "normal" is, right?

Happy New Year!!
Do you make New Year's resolutions? I do easy ones. I tell myself I'll make dinner 5 nights a week, exercise more, give one room a make-over (the main bathroom), simple and doable things. And of course, I fall off the wagon 2 months in. LOL Ahh... life.

Anywho, what fun things did you give and receive for the holidays??
Perhaps you or a loved one received an Apple watch? If so, I have the perfect tutorial you need to scrunchify that watchband. Scrunchify is a technical term btw. ;)

Before we dive in I want to say this is a perfect scrap buster project. Yay for those! You just need a strip of fabric, no stabilizer needed. This is meant to be floppy. 
As far as fabric choices, choose something with a small print or a solid. I have made them with knit, quilting cotton, shirting, and they all seem to work great. So, be creative and have fun!

​Supply List:
  • 1/8" yard of fabric or fat quarter (small prints work best)
  • 1/4" elastic
  • Pair of magnetic clips for the watch
  • Sewing machine
  • Matching thread, bobbin,notions, etc.
  • Sewing machine
  • Rotary cutter
  • Ruler and cutting mat
  • Safety pin or other object for turning tubes



How to make a scrunchie apple watch wristband DIY
A rotary cutter and a ruler are pretty much all you need.
I don't have an Apple watch, but my friend does and she asked if I'd make her a few scrunchy wristbands for it. I searched all over to find a tutorial, and it was hard to find one. I honestly didn't even know the scrunchie wristband was a thing, but the 80s and 90s are back in full swing, so...

I found a tutorial and made 3, but I wasn't happy with them. I figured if she wanted more after the first set, I'd fiddle with a pattern and make them differently. Well, she asked for more and I created a whole new pattern. The end result was much prettier, fluffier, and more like an actual scrunchy. Yay! So, I wanted to share how to make these with you. If you do make one, tag me so I can see them. These make great scrap busting projects as well. Win-Win!
DIY apple watchband scrunchy tutorial
Step 1. Cut your fabric into an 18" by 4" strip. If you have a rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat, this makes the process easy. If not, use chalk or invisible ink and scissors to mark and cut the strip.
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Press the strip flat, and fold down a 1/4" strip on each short end, wrong sides together. Press. 
apple watchband scrunchy tutorial
Sewing a scrunchy wristband for apple watches
Do this to both ends. Then, fold in half lengthwise with right sides facing.
DIY sewing tutorial for scrunchie wristband apple watch
Sew 1/4" seam down the strip. Backstitch at each end.
how to make scrunchies for your apple watch
Grab your safety pin and attach it to one of the tube ends. Or use whatever method you like for turning tubes.
apple watchband scrunchy tutorial
Feed the safety pin back through the tube until it comes out the other side. Gently pull it through and take off the safety pin. Go back to the iron to press the seam.
DIY apple watchband scrunchie instructions
Press ONLY the seam flat, you don't want to crease on the scrunchy.
Measure your wrist and figure out how much elastic you'll need. My friend has a smaller wrist, so I cut a 6" piece. If you have a larger wrist, you will want to cut a 7-8" piece. 
Stick the safety pin or a bodkin at the end and feed the elastic through the tube. 
Use another safety pin or clip to hold the elastic at one end while you feed the elastic through to the other end.
Making an apple watch scrunchy wristband
How to make an apple watchband scrunchie
Feed the elastic through the tube. I prefer to have the seam in the middle, but you can push it to one side if you like.
How to make an apple watchband scrunchy wristband
Sew one end with a scant 1/4" seam and go over the elastic 2 or 3 times, being sure to backstitch. Repeat on the other end. 
Directions how to make a scrunchy wristband
Snip those threads.
apple watchband scrunchy DIY scrunchies
Ta-Da! You're almost done.
It should resemble something like this. If not, get that seam ripper and go back a few steps. My elastic slipped out from one end and I had to re do the elastic twice. Ugh!
Now grab those magnetic clips. The easy part is done. They come in a little box like this. I saved the boxes to reuse for something. Buttons perhaps? Or spent needles that need to go in the trash. 
magnetic clips for apple watches in rose gold
Notice the 2 different sides and magnets. We'll want to use the side with 3 black magnets.
Let's make a scrunchy band for your wrist to use with your apple watch
This is honestly the least enjoyable part of making these simple scrunchies. Take a sip of tea, eat a piece of chocolate, or scream into a pillow, and let's do this! 
DIY apple watch scrunchy wristband how to tutorial
Should look like this when the fabric is pulled through. Make sure you see the black magnets.
Make sure the clip has the 3 black magnets facing upwards. Then stick a corner of the scrunchy through the back and carefully pull and tug until it's through the itty bitty gap. I pull it until it overlaps about 1/2" or so. Clip or pin this end in place. Do the same thing with the other side. This definitely takes some patience. Don't get frustrated, if you need to use the other corner to stuff inside, do that. This part takes some finagling for sure. 
How to make scrunchies for apple watches
I used wonder clips to hold the ends, but pins work too.
Sew the ends closed. Be careful to not stitch through the magnet clips. I found it helpful and easy to have the magnet to the left of the needle. It seemed easier for the machine too. I stitched right over the area that was previously stitched to keep the elastic in place. Backstitch and you're done! Insert into your watch and go.
Apple watch band scrunchy
I made 3 different prints. You can do one for every holiday! They're really easy to batch sew.
DIY apple wristband scrunchy
She sent me a few photos to share of her blinged out watch face (she does that herself) and scrunchie wristband. Oh and if you are looking for something shiny, visit her Etsy shop. She'll get you all sparkled up. 
Scrunchy apple watchband tutorial
Apple watchband scrunchy for your wrist
I love the picture with her kitty.
How to make an Apple watch scrunchy wristband
Thanks for hanging out and if you make one, please tag me on Instagram. I want to see what it looks like.  :)

Wondering if it's a scrunchie or scrunchy, 
Annette 

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9 Comments
Amanda
4/10/2020 06:17:35 am

Where do you find the magnetic clips? Thanks!

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Annette
4/21/2020 10:58:55 pm

I find them on Amazon. There are a few different sizes and colors to choose from. Let me know if make some! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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Ashlynn
7/2/2020 08:24:26 am

I call it a scrunchie, but scrunchy seems more grammatically correct! 😂 Im going to try this for one of my friends. thank you!

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Annette
7/2/2020 11:10:02 am

I call it a scrunchie too. LOL Ahh, the english language. Your friend will love it, please tag me on Instagram when you do, so I can see it. :D Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Kanji Ann Cayea
5/24/2021 05:26:03 am

Hey girl, was this for size s/m? what would measurements be for m/L?

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Annette
5/24/2021 08:56:33 am

Hi Kanji Ann,
If you're making one for a larger wrist cut the elastic 7-8". I would also add 2" to the fabric strip length. This keeps the scrunchy look nice and full. Tag me on IG if you make one. I'd love to see it. 😄

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Kanji Ann
5/25/2021 02:27:17 pm

Thank you so much for getting back to me so fast.

Polly Andrews
10/6/2021 08:32:25 am

Best directions I've seen. Is there a way you can make them printable. When I printed the PDG, it came out too small to read. Thanks!

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Annette
10/6/2021 09:42:47 am

Hi Polly,
I can make the font larger for you to print but, that's about it. I have very minimal technology skills. 😉 I can't wait to see your watchbands, tag me @sewingtothemoon on Instagram if you make some.

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