Comments on: EASY Hanging Towel

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:24:40 +0000

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!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:20:52 +0000

Kristy,
It just depends. Sometime I wrap one around a loaf of quick bread or a jar of homemade jam.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:19:01 +0000

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.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:54:45 +0000

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. )

By: Pauline M Moll

Pauline M Moll — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 05:46:18 +0000

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.

By: Mrs. B

Mrs. B — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:03:41 +0000

Thank you, Kathy.
Mrs.B

By: Kim Matlock

Kim Matlock — Sat, 23 May 2009 03:26:48 +0000

I am definitely going to have to try these!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:35:34 +0000

Mrs. B,

These are standard dish towels, but you could use whatever size you like.

Kathy

By: Mrs. B

Mrs. B — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:22:03 +0000

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

By: Stephenie

Stephenie — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:41:36 +0000

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!

By: Michelle S.

Michelle S. — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:10:59 +0000

These are so adorable and simple! Thank you for the easy instructions!