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Quick and Easy Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels

by heather 55 Comments

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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!

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Stripe Tea Towels to decorate your kitchen - so quick and easy to make with this tutorial, supply list and instructions. These gorgeous kitchen towels are a great gift idea too!

I used a gorgeous French Gray ribbon but you can use any color you want that goes with your kitchen colors!
 
 Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 
 Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 
These towels fit in so beautifully with my white kitchen and love of gray: 

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!

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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!!!

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!

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:

 

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!

Pin the ribbon in 3 places along the towel.

 
Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 
 
Cut the other end of the ribbon about 1.5 inches longer than the width of the towel.  The ribbon will tend to ‘shorten’ as you sew so if you cut the ribbon exactly to the width of the towel, the ribbon will be too short.

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).

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 
 Remove pins as you sew. Once the other end of the ribbon is 1/2 inch from the needle, fold the edge under.  This will make sure you have the exact length of ribbon needed.

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!

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 

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!)

Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 
 
Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 
 
Make these pretty DIY Ribbon Trimmed Kitchen Towels! Decorate your kitchen with these quick and easy tea towels. Tutorial and supply list included. Great gift idea too!
 
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heatherHeather is a Designer, True Color Expert® and proud military wife at Setting For Four Interiors. Heather offers online Interior Design and Paint Color Services. See all of our design tips & tricks on the blog and follow us on Instagram for more design and decor inspiration!

Comments

  1. Tara says

    February 16, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I bet any hostess would love to get some.

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    February 16, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Thanks for visiting my blog, Tara! Glad you liked my DIY!! Heather

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    What 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!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 16, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks for your kind comments! And becoming a follower too!!

      Yes I will follow your blog!

      Heather

      Reply
  4. Lori and Amelia says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Love 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

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:40 am

    Thanks 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

    Reply
  6. Sonya says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Very cute! Isn’t it great when something so simple makes such a change? Love it with your tablecloth.

    Reply
  7. Kate says

    February 17, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    That 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.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 17, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Hi 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

      Reply
  8. Meg says

    February 18, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    So 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!

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    February 18, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Thanks Meg – I love gray and yellow too. Especially for spring!

    Heather

    Reply
  10. Lyuba says

    February 19, 2012 at 1:26 am

    So simple and so elegant! Love the way it turned out! Great job!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 19, 2012 at 3:34 am

      Thanks Lyuba for the compliments! It is a very easy DIY project – I am making more for gifts!

      Heather

      Reply
  11. Bronwyn says

    February 19, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Woohoo! Look how straight you got that ribbon! Well done! Now tell me the truth – how long will that towel stay white…

    Reply
  12. Polly says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    They turned out great!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 19, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks Polly!! I was surprised how easy they are to make!

      Heather

      Reply
  13. Mary says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Super Cute!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 19, 2012 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you for your sweet comment!!

      Heather

      Reply
  14. Roeshel says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    So pretty! Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂

    Have a great week!

    Roeshel

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 19, 2012 at 10:13 pm

      Wow! Thanks Roeshel!

      Heather

      Reply
  15. Cathy says

    February 20, 2012 at 1:24 am

    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”.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 20, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks 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

      Reply
  16. Brooke says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I have got to do this; so pretty!!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Hi Brooke!! It is pretty isn’t it! 🙂 AND easy and cheap!! Thanks for visiting!

      Heather

      Reply
  17. Lolly Jane says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Super cute, Heather. Love it!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 20, 2012 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks so much!!

      Heather

      Reply
  18. Lori says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Heather, 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

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 21, 2012 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks 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

      Reply
  19. Andrea says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    So easy and a cheap way to add color. I may have to try this.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 21, 2012 at 8:39 pm

      Hope you do try it, Andrea!

      Heather

      Reply
  20. Mary says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    What a difference a simple gray ribbon makes! Love them!
    Mary

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 21, 2012 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks Mary for the lovely comments! Heather

      Reply
  21. Alyssa says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:59 am

    Your 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!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 22, 2012 at 5:14 am

      Thanks Alyssa!!

      Reply
  22. marissa says

    February 22, 2012 at 4:13 am

    so pretty and easy!

    marissa

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 22, 2012 at 5:16 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Cathy says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Just wanted to say thanks for sharing, really love these towels.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 24, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks for the sweet comments on my towels, Cathy.

      Reply
  24. Tam says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Beautiful! So Simple.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 24, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks for visiting and your lovely comments on my post!

      Reply
  25. Gabby says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    So cute!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks! I just finished making another one and am making more for hostess gifts! Thanks for visiting my blog!

      Reply
  26. la casa della sarta says

    February 29, 2012 at 7:36 am

    un recupero perfetto,molto carina tua idea sei grande sempre lili

    Reply
  27. Amy says

    February 29, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    I am totally inspired to make a set for myself. So simple but such a big impact. I love it! Amy

    Reply
  28. Jo says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    I do towels too!

    Reply
  29. Lora says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    You did a good job… they turned out great!

    Lora

    Reply
  30. Becca says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I saw this on Pinterest, I didn’t realize it was yours! Love the idea!
    xo Becca

    Reply
  31. Natasha Mairs says

    April 1, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    what a great craft!!! so creative!!

    and your towels look Great!!

    Reply
  32. Sarah says

    April 1, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I love your towels. I am actually doing grey and yellow in my bedroom. It is such a fun color combo!
    Sarah

    Reply
  33. jay says

    May 11, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    That’s very cool, I think I will make some. Thank you.

    Reply
  34. Michelle says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    I 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

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      December 18, 2012 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks so much for following and glad you like these towels!

      Reply
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    June 30, 2012 at 5:24 am

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  36. ncolet says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I have been searching for this tablecloth for forever, if you’re willing to sell it I would love to purchase it from you.

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      December 18, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      Ncolet – I am not selling my tablecloth, I really love it! Perhaps if you keep checking ebay??? Hopefully you will find it soon!

      Reply

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