I saw this yellow fabric in Joanns the other day and I LOVED IT! I had no idea what I actually wanted to do with it, but knew I would figure something out. My awesome grandmother had made me some of these no slip kitchen towels for christmas. My house is a mix of modern/primitive ( I know, two totally different spectrums of decorating, but they work!) She had made me some country looking ones and I needed something new and fresh in celebration of SPRING!
This yellow remindes me of all the pretty yellow daffodils that are popping up everywhere!
Materials:
Fabric
Sewing Machine
New or gently used kitchen towel
Small pieces of Velcro
Cut out two matching pieces in the shape that you would like the top of your towel to be. ( Make sure the very top is long enough to fold over your oven handle)
OPTIONAL STEP: Cut two contrasting band strips. Make sure they are a little bit longer than your actual top part. ( You will trim later)
Place your contrasting band and top piece wrong sides together and sew. Trim your edges.
Top stitch
Place your two pieces wrong sides together and sew.
Press with a hot iron a 1/2 in. hem around the bottom of your towel piece. (Do this BEFORE you turn it right side out)
Turn right side out
Before you sew your towel into your "holder" part, you may want to cut off a few inches so the towel is not so long. BASTE STITCH across the top and pull on your bobbin thread ( the bottom thread) to gather your towel. More on gathering HERE
Insert your towel into your "handle" piece, pin in place and sew.
Glue or sew on your pieces of velco. (You may want to put it on your oven handle and mark with a pencil/pen of where your velcro needs to go before you glue it on.)
Embellish to your hearts content. I added some rolled fabric flowers....you can find my tutorial HERE
Love that yellow fabric and of course it looks even better paired with the turquoise. Great job!
ReplyDeletesara @ applestonedrive.blogspot.com
Love the colors! It's almost too pretty to use!
ReplyDeleteJill @ Create.Craft.Love.
I love how sunny and Spring-y this looks! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving it as well. So lovely. It reminds me of my Nane'. She always had towels like this in her kitchen. ;) Brings back a lot of memories for me. Thank you for sharing. I have GOT to learn to sew. and soon.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday Pretty Mama!
I love this!! Hope you can link up at my turquoise lovin' party!! (Accept all projects) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/03/its-that-time-again-time-to-share-our.html
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! The colors are just prefect! I'm going to feature you on Sunday
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! I really need new kitchen hand towels. I'm going to give this a try!!:) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I really love the colors you chose! I have always wondered how to make these. My grandma always had them in her house. I can't wait to try it out. I would love it if you would be willing to share with us at our party going on now-Monday. Thanks
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This is SO adorable! What a great idea; LC is always knocking the towel off the handle...I should try this. Love your colors and fabric and that cute little rose! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you chose. The no slip is key, especially when you have a two year old running around. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays!
ReplyDeleteThis is so smart. My little Man always steals my kitchen towels and I can't find it! I'm gonna need to do this.
ReplyDeleteI'd love if you came to link up at my first ever Tutorial Tuesday http://www.ourthriftyideas.com/2012/04/tutorial-tuesday-1.html
I've been meaning to do something like this!! Your version is fabulous! Like Vanessa, I too have a little man that is constantly carrying my towels off! And then of course the hubby likes to wad it up after he uses it! Geez!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Show & Share! Featuring you in tomorrow's party!