DIY kitchen towels

Housewives spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I want her to be perfect in everything. Including decorative items. And kitchen textiles should differ not only in appearance, but also be convenient to use. Buying it now is not a problem. But you can sew this product yourself by purchasing fabric of the required color and texture. This will create a towel that perfectly matches your interior.

ATTENTION! There should always be two kitchen towels. One of them is for hands, the second is for dishes. If you have a family of at least 3-4 people, then they should change daily. This means that you should sew at least 14 pieces per week.

Fabric for sewing towels

IMPORTANT! Textiles for the kitchen should have such qualities as excellent absorbency, easy washability, and durability.

The following fabrics have similar parameters.

• Linen and cotton. The materials are wear-resistant and excellent at collecting liquid. Plain fabrics withstand boiling and repeated washings well, while retaining color and shape. Cotton has a smooth surface or waffle structure, thanks to special technology. Our grandmothers and mothers also used them, so the quality is beyond doubt.
• Bamboo fiber. Everyone's favorite natural material. Eco-friendly, hygroscopic, resistant to abrasion during operation.
• Terry fabric. With proper care will delight you with constant softness and airiness.

ADVICE! For sewing, choose a fabric with a small loop height and thin pile.

Fabric, shape, size, color for work is the individual choice of the housewife. After all, it is she who will have to use this item and care for it. Therefore, our advice can only provide an interesting idea, and you can implement it yourself.

Making a kitchen towel

The classic option is a rectangular towel.. Usually these sizes are 40x70 or 30x60 cm. Oval, triangular, and diamond-shaped towels also look interesting.

IMPORTANT! When planning out the length or width when cutting, do not forget to add about a centimeter to the seam allowances on all sides. If you are afraid that the product will shrink when washed, then first wet the material, iron it, and then cut it to the desired size.

Materials and tools

To work you need to prepare:

• textile;
• scissors;
• measuring tape;
• tailor's chalk;
• threads;
• sewing pins;
• typewriter

Algorithm of actions

The work process is quite simple. Any woman can do this, even without experience in sewing.

• Measure the required size on a piece of fabric. You can immediately fold it several times, it will be faster. Uncover textile.
• Do a double or single hem on both sides.. The fold width should not exceed 7 mm.
• Pin the hem together with pins and make a stitch on a typewriter. If you don't have one, you can sew a blind seam by hand.

That's it, our product is ready. Further if desired, you can give a unique look by adding decor. This can be applique, contrasting yarn border, colored ruffles, embroidery, satin ribbon edging.

Baste a loop that is convenient for hanging a towel. It can be made from the same fabric or from thick braid.

Your towel will look stylish and practical together with the same potholders. This will help make the kitchen brighter and more comfortable.