One of the local thrift stores regularly receives donations of fabric. I always make a point to look at what is hanging up on the racks, and I have been known to purchase fabric with no idea how I'm going to use it. I just can't seem to pass up the bargain price--fabric is always marked at $1 a yard, no matter what kind or quality! (Unless the tag is the color of the day, of course, and then it's only 50 cents a yard!)
Anyway, I while ago I had purchased a piece (about two yards) of a beautiful, heavy, yellow cotton material with a blue-flowered print. Last week, I received an invitation to a bridal shower. When I looked at the bride-to-be's gift registry, I noticed she had some yellow and blue kitchen towels on her wish list. I knew what I wanted to do with the fabric!
First, I washed and dried the material, to preshrink it. Then, using a rotary cutter, I removed the selvedge edge, and cut the fabric into 8 equally-sized pieces--roughly 17 x 26 inches. With a hot iron, I folded over 3/8 inch on each long side, then folded it again. Then I did the same with the short sides. A simple stitched line, pivoted at the corners, completed the towel.
Who knew that making kitchen towels could be so easy and affordable?
Thanks for simple projects, using materials on hand.
Anyway, I while ago I had purchased a piece (about two yards) of a beautiful, heavy, yellow cotton material with a blue-flowered print. Last week, I received an invitation to a bridal shower. When I looked at the bride-to-be's gift registry, I noticed she had some yellow and blue kitchen towels on her wish list. I knew what I wanted to do with the fabric!
First, I washed and dried the material, to preshrink it. Then, using a rotary cutter, I removed the selvedge edge, and cut the fabric into 8 equally-sized pieces--roughly 17 x 26 inches. With a hot iron, I folded over 3/8 inch on each long side, then folded it again. Then I did the same with the short sides. A simple stitched line, pivoted at the corners, completed the towel.
Who knew that making kitchen towels could be so easy and affordable?
Thanks for simple projects, using materials on hand.
Very cute and a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat thrift store(s) do you going to?
ReplyDeletewow i love the colors and looks so easy! I am sure she loved it !
ReplyDeleteA thoughtful and clever gift that she will enjoy.
ReplyDeletePlus that gift will be so much better than any purchased gift because it was made with love and she will be the only one to ever have them! I love handmade gifts.
ReplyDeleteVery clever and creative and turned out pretty as well! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so coincidental! I am making washcloths out of my towels that still have a lot of terry, but are holey!
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You just inspired me to add a project to my list. Thanks! :-)
DeleteWhat a great gift that will be used for years to come!
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