Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Tea Towels to decorate your kitchen – so quick and easy to make. These gorgeous kitchen towels are a great gift idea too!
Today I’m sharing a tutorial on my latest DIY project for the kitchen – Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels!
These towels fit in so beautifully with my white kitchen and love of gray:
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I just love how the stripes turned out!
Don’t worry if you’re not an experienced sewer! This tutorial is very easy!!!
Supplies:
– white kitchen towels
– roll of satin ribbon (I used a Gray color but you can use whatever color you like).
– thread to match the ribbon color
Easy Sew Tutorial for Beginners:
Wash and dry towels according to instructions on package.
Cut the end of the ribbon straight across. The ribbon has a shiny side and a matte side. I sewed the ribbon onto the towel so that the matte side faces out.
Fold 1/4 inch of the ribbon’s raw edge under so that the matte side faces out.
Lay the ribbon 2 inches from one end of the towel. Place the pressed-under edge so that it meets one long edge of the towel like this:
Pin the ribbon in 3 places along the towel.
Starting at the end of the ribbon that is folded under, begin to sew close to the edge of the ribbon. (Ignore the green painters tape. I put it there for a previous sewing project as a 2 inch marking guide).
Continue to sew the other 3 sides of the ribbon so that you end up where you began sewing.
Sew a second row of ribbon 2 inches higher than the last row.
Voila, you are done!
I really love how these towels turned out. I was surprised how quick and easy they were to make! And so inexpensive too!! (Must make some more for hostess gifts!)
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Tales of a Trophy WIfe says
February 16, 2012 at 1:09 pmI bet any hostess would love to get some. I’d love for you to link this up to my party-you can win a chance for free jewelry just for linking up: http://trophyw.blogspot.com/2012/02/will-craft-forfree-jewelry.html
Hope to see you there. Tara
Heather says
February 16, 2012 at 1:39 pmThanks for visiting my blog, Tara! Glad you liked my DIY!!
Thank you for the invite to your link party – I will be there!
Heather
decoratewithalittlebit.com says
February 16, 2012 at 2:34 pmWhat a simple, yet very cute detail! Thanks for your sweet comments on my Victorian Chair ReDo. I’m following you on LF hope you’ll follow me too! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
Heather says
February 16, 2012 at 2:42 pmThanks for your kind comments! And becoming a follower too!!
Yes I will follow your blog!
Heather
Lori and Amelia says
February 16, 2012 at 9:40 pmLove this idea! I’m glad I found your blog. I’m now following on GFC and LF. I would love if you stopped by and followed back so we can stay connected. See ya around, Lori
[email protected] the Screen Door says
February 17, 2012 at 4:28 amVery cute! Isn’t it great when something so simple makes such a change? Love it with your tablecloth.
Heather says
February 17, 2012 at 4:40 amThanks for your sweet comments Sonya!
Yes – this was a very easy project. These towels are so soft and absorbent. I will be making more!
Heather
Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says
February 17, 2012 at 3:10 pmThat turned out so cute and it was so easy and cheap! I wish I had a sewing machine but I don’t think I’d know how to use it.:) I’m still in love with grey and yellow, hope it sticks around. Thanks for linking up to Flaunt it Friday and posting my button! xoxo
Heather says
February 17, 2012 at 4:08 pmHi Kate! Thanks for visiting! Maybe you could borrow a sewing machine from a friend or pick one up through Craigslist cheap…they are pretty easy to use once you learn how to thread the machine and the bobbin. I took an inexpensive morning class at a local fabric shop to learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin and basic sewing techniques…Then you can make your curtains, and pillow covers for your home too. You can do it!!!!
Heather
Meg says
February 18, 2012 at 2:37 pmSo cute! I love the gray…I’m all about adding gray into decor as well. My favorite combo is the gray and yellow like your lovely tabelcloth! Great sewing job!
Heather says
February 18, 2012 at 10:55 pmThanks Meg – I love gray and yellow too. Especially for spring!
Heather
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
February 19, 2012 at 1:26 amSo simple and so elegant! Love the way it turned out! Great job!
Heather says
February 19, 2012 at 3:34 amThanks Lyuba for the compliments! It is a very easy DIY project – I am making more for gifts!
Heather
Bronwyn says
February 19, 2012 at 4:48 pmWoohoo! Look how straight you got that ribbon! Well done! Now tell me the truth – how long will that towel stay white…
Polly @ Helping Little Hands says
February 19, 2012 at 9:35 pmThey turned out great!
Heather says
February 19, 2012 at 10:05 pmThanks Polly!! I was surprised how easy they are to make!
Heather
Mrs. Crafty Pants says
February 19, 2012 at 9:46 pmSuper Cute!!
Heather says
February 19, 2012 at 10:12 pmThank you for your sweet comment!!
Heather
The DIY Show Off says
February 19, 2012 at 9:50 pmSo pretty! Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂 I’m pinning this to the DIY Project Parade Stars pinboard! 😉
Have a great week!
Roeshel
Heather says
February 19, 2012 at 10:13 pmWow! Thanks Roeshel for pinning my DIY on your pinboard. Will be by to visit it for more inspiration!
Heather
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says
February 20, 2012 at 1:24 amStopping by Nifty Thrifty. So cute, love how the ribbon add the touch of elegance to the towel. I love to sew and this is a really quick and easy project. Thanks for showing us how to “copy”. My fingers are crossed that you will share this at Sunday’s Best going on now.
Heather says
February 20, 2012 at 1:27 pmThanks Cathy! I just linked up to your Sunday’s Best Party, appreciate the invite!!
This project is very easy and quick, I just made another towel yesterday!!
Heather
Brooke says
February 20, 2012 at 6:37 pmI have got to do this; so pretty!!!
http://www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com
Heather says
February 20, 2012 at 7:25 pmHi Brooke!! It is pretty isn’t it! 🙂 AND easy and cheap!! Thanks for visiting!
Heather
Lolly Jane says
February 20, 2012 at 10:40 pmSuper cute, Heather. Love it!
Heather says
February 20, 2012 at 11:03 pmThanks so much!!
Heather
Drama Mama Lori says
February 21, 2012 at 2:46 pmHeather, these are so pretty!!! Can you please come over and give me a refresher on how to sew? (haven’t done it since high school – yikes!) New follower!!! ~Lori
Heather says
February 21, 2012 at 3:15 pmThanks for following Lori!! Believe me I am not an ‘experienced sewer at all….you CAN DO IT!!! I took a morning class a few years back at a fabric shop (everyone brought their own machines to the class to learn how to work with their own machine) to learn basic things like how to thread my machine, make a bobbin, and basic sewing techniques. It was only a 3 hour class but so informative. Just an idea 🙂
Heather
Andrea @ Decorating Cents says
February 21, 2012 at 6:39 pmSo easy and a cheap way to add color. I may have to try this.
Heather says
February 21, 2012 at 8:39 pmHope you do try it, Andrea!
Heather
very merry vintage style says
February 21, 2012 at 9:17 pmWhat a difference a simple gray ribbon makes! Love them. Thanks for linking up to the Share the Love Wednesday link party at Very Merry Vintage Style!
Mary
Heather says
February 21, 2012 at 9:26 pmThanks Mary for the lovely comments! Heather
marissa says
February 22, 2012 at 4:13 amso pretty and easy, I hope you’ll stop by and add this and any other posts you’re proud of to my Wednesday What We Wore and Made Link party
marissa
http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
Heather says
February 22, 2012 at 5:16 amI linked up to your party, Marissa! Thanks so much for following me!
Alyssa says
February 22, 2012 at 3:59 amYour towels turned out great! I wouldn’t have even known that the stripes were homemade. They don’t look too hard to do either, I think I could even do it, even though I am not much of a sewer. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am now following you!
Heather says
February 22, 2012 at 5:14 amThanks Alyssa!!
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says
February 23, 2012 at 2:00 amJust wanted to say thanks for sharing, really love these towels. So happy to see you linked with Sunday’s Best and shared your creative inspiration. Hope to see you next week!
Heather says
February 24, 2012 at 2:59 pmThanks for the sweet comments on my towels, Cathy. Will return to Sunday’s Best 🙂
Two Sides of the Rainbow says
February 23, 2012 at 2:11 pmBeautiful! So Simple. Visiting from House of Hepworths Link Party
Heather says
February 24, 2012 at 2:59 pmThanks for visiting and your lovely comments on my post!
Good Life Blog says
February 23, 2012 at 6:13 pmSo cute!
Heather says
February 24, 2012 at 3:00 pmThanks! I just finished making another one and am making more for hostess gifts! Thanks for visiting my blog!
la casa della sarta says
February 29, 2012 at 7:36 amun recupero perfetto,molto carina tua idea sei grande sempre lili
Amy - while wearing heels says
February 29, 2012 at 4:08 pmI am totally inspired to make a set for myself. So simple but such a big impact. I love it! I just started following you. I’d love for your to stop by and check out my blog Amy @ whilewearingheels.blogspot.com
Jo's This and That says
March 5, 2012 at 8:33 pmI do towels too! Come and visit me on my new blog, I will follow you Joann
Lora @ Indulgencesobx says
March 6, 2012 at 2:39 pmYou did a good job… they turned out great!
Lora
Becca says
March 14, 2012 at 5:58 pmI saw this on Pinterest, I didn’t realize it was yours! Love the idea and will be stealing it at some point!
xo Becca
Natasha Mairs says
April 1, 2012 at 12:45 pmwhat a great craft!!! so creative!!
and your towels look Great!!
Sarah says
April 1, 2012 at 2:26 pmI love your towels. I am actually doing grey and yellow in my bedroom. It is such a fun color combo!
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jay says
May 11, 2012 at 12:29 pmThat’s very cool, I think I will make some. Thank you.
Michelle says
May 17, 2012 at 10:38 pmI love that it is a simple touch that adds so much!! Thanks so much for sharing and I am a new follower!
Hope you have a great day!
Michelle
http://www.delicateconstruction.com
Heather SettingforFour says
December 18, 2012 at 1:46 pmThanks so much for following and glad you like these towels!
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ncolet says
December 17, 2012 at 10:56 pmI have been searching for this tablecloth for forever, if you’re willing to sell it I would love to purchase it from you.
Heather SettingforFour says
December 18, 2012 at 1:45 pmNcolet – I am not selling my tablecloth, I really love it! Perhaps if you keep checking ebay??? Hopefully you will find it soon!