If you fold it as shown into thirds you can get three toppers made.
Cut your towel in half, across the width.
Fold each half into thirds at the length.
Draw out a template on a piece of paper.It does not have to be exact.
Make sure the bottom is slightly wider than the width of your towel that is folded in thirds.
After making a couple I decided that my template was a a little too narrow and short at the top, so I just cut it a little wider and longer.
Sew a 1/4" seam all the way around, except for the bottom, leave that open.You will need to trim the points as close to the seam as possible.
Turn right side out.Use a skewer to push the ‘legs’ through (Emma say they look like chicken legs).
You can also use the point of the skewer to help ‘pick out’ the tip of the leg.
Press it flat.Press a 1/2" hem into the inside of the opening.
Place the raw end of the towel about an inch into the opening.Pin if you need to.
Sew a seam, backstitch on both ends.
I made 14 this afternoon.They move quickly once you get the hang of it.
These make great hostess gifts.
I’m putting these in our shop for $5.00 each.
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Category: Make It, Give It or Sell It!, Sewing
Tag: dish towel, sewing project
Michelle S. says:
These are so adorable and simple! Thank you for the easy instructions!
Stephenie says:
Great idea! I think I could actually make these. I bought a couple of dozen poinsettia towels last year after Christmas on clearance and I could make these up for Christmas gifts for SS teachers, etc, this year. I better get started, though, with the new baby coming this fall! Thanks for all your great tips and tutorials. I love your site and blog!
Mrs. B says:
I’ve always wanted to know how to make these! (I’m the sort of gal who needs photo instructions - at the very least). Your instructions say to cut the towel in half … is that a standard sized dish towel you’re referring to?
Thanks,
Mrs.B
Kathy says:
Mrs. B,
These are standard dish towels, but you could use whatever size you like.
Kathy
Kim Matlock says:
I am definitely going to have to try these!
Mrs. B says:
Thank you, Kathy.
Mrs.B
Pauline M Moll says:
Hi, I’m a little behind the power curve here. Just found this tonight. Nice idea and I need new ideas to do dishtowels with.
I am confused though. I’m making an assumption that when you cut the width of 16″ that is across the width of the fabric? Giving you three pieces 16″ x 14″?
You didn’t give any measurements for the topper, so I’ll guess that you go by the width of the towel once it has been folded, right?
What is used for backing for the topper? Is there any batting/interfacing in the topper? The photo shows something white laying on the focus fabric.
Appreciate your response. Would really like to get going on a couple of these.
Kathy says:
The topper- yes, the width after you fold it. Just free hand the top, it does not have to be exact.
The backing, cut two pieces of the fabric, one is front, one is back. No Batting or interfacing, but you could if you wanted to. The white thing is my pattern cut from freezer wrap.
Hope this helps.
:o)
Kristy says:
I have a few people on my Christmas list that are hard to shop for - one I thought wore aprons just informed me she now shuns them…after I had a beautiful Christmas once all cut for her present! I know she still uses these, so I think i will make some up. And some for my daughter’s homeschool group tutors and sunday school teachers!
How many of these do you usually include in a gift? I was thinking 2, but now am not sure.
Kathy says:
Kristy,
It just depends. Sometime I wrap one around a loaf of quick bread or a jar of homemade jam.
Kim says:
I’m a newbie to sewing and I love this idea; however, I’m having trouble understanding the first steps on how large to cut the topper fabric. 16″w by ???. Then I’ll fold that in half, right sides together…lengthwise or width-wise? After folding in half, I should then fold into thirds? which direction? This is the only part I’m having trouble understanding. You’re help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!