Supplies (for one towel)
Basic sewing supplies
Cotton print, 11.5 x 11.5
Terry cloth, 11.5 x 11.5
Plastic snaps and the assembly/installation tools update: I got my snaps here.
Coordinating thread
Cut out your fabric, try to get the pieces as square as possible so your towels wont be all wonky. This can be difficult with the terry, as it does stretch, so just be patient with yourself.
Placing right sides together pin the terry cloth and cotton print together. Sew (3/8 inch allowance) all the way around the towel, being sure to back stitch when you start and stop.
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If you feel more comfortable with a larger seam allowance go for it, just be consistent so all the finished towels are the same size. Leave a 2 inch opening on one side for turning.
Trim the corners to remove some bulk (which I forgot to photograph sorry), at this point you might also want to trim the edges if you used a larger seam allowance. Through the 2 inch opening turn the towel right side out, push out the corners and tuck in the "flap" of the opening.
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| Turn |
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| Push |
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| Tuck |
Almost done! Iron it very well, pressing the seams flat. To give the towel a nice completed look top stitch 1/4 inch from the edge all the way around. This will also serve to close up the 2 inch opening.
Next install the snaps, two female down one side and two male on the other side. ....and done!
Now go do it five more times and you will have a full set.
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| Snapped together set |
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