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    03/17/17 98 Comments 261,980

    How To Make A Simple Hanging Dish Towel

    If you’re looking for a simple handmade gift idea for someone (including yourself!) I have just the ticket! Today’s post is both a practical kitchen tool and a simple gift idea all rolled into one! This is the second post I’ve done about hanging dish towels…which shows how passionate I am about the subject. The first post I did was a long time ago and was the result of one of my pet peeves….dish towels that I hang on the oven door that inevitably end up on the floor!

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    While I still like the idea of the original hanging towel idea,  it wasn’t the most attractive option. So when my neighbor Cathy brought me over one that she had made, I was inspired to try an updated version.

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    This is what I came up with:

    How To Make A Simple Hanging Dish Towel

    What you’ll need:

    • 1 dish towel
    • 2 lengths of wide ribbon
    • 2 lengths of thin ribbon
    • thread
    • sewing machine

    Cut two lengths of the wide ribbon about 1 inch longer than the width of your towel.

    Cut two lengths of the thin ribbon the same length as the wide ribbon PLUS 8 inches.

    Sew the first piece of wide ribbon along both long ends, approximately 4 inches down from the top of the towel. Fold the ends of the ribbon under as you sew.

    Sew the second piece of wide ribbon approximately 4 inches down from the top piece of ribbon, in the same manner.

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    Attach a safety pin to the end of one of the thin pieces of ribbon and thread it through the opening of the wide ribbon from one side to the other. Repeat for second wide ribbon.

    Gather the towel together until it’s approximately half as wide, then sew the thin ribbon and the opening of the wide ribbon closed. Repeat for second ribbon.

    Now drape your towel over the oven door handle and tie the thin ribbons on each side together.

    Now that you have the kinks worked out of making one…try making another one to match the first one….or try another color of ribbon like I did.

    I actually had a lot of fun making these! They are quick and easy…..you can customize them to match your decor….and they make life in the kitchen just a little bit easier.

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    Cathy Neumans
    Cathy Neumans

    Thanks! These are the prettiest hanging dish towels I have yet to find! Instead of threading the safety pin through with my fingers, I use a crochet needle threaded through, hook the safety pin, and pull through. It’s saves a few extra minutes, especially when making several for gifts. Love your website!

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    1 year ago
    bekah
    bekah

    great idea! Thanks for sharing. Where did you get your white dish towels? So classy looking.

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    1 year ago
    scylla
    scylla

    Legal gostei da ideia você pode também fazer uma cortina.

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    1 year ago
    Pam
    Pam

    Have been looking for simple, easy-to-make gifts for ladies at my church. This is just the ticket! Thanks so much.

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    1 year ago
    Kirsten
    Kirsten

    These are awesome…but I don’t sew and never used a sewing machine. Any alternatives? Like fabric glue?

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    1 year ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    I don’t see why not – give it a try and let me know how they turn out :-)

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    1 year ago
    majorie1972
    majorie1972

    I don’t agree
    http://www.themakeyourownzone.com/2016/06/towel-topper-knitting-pattern.html

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    1 year ago
    Annette Drouillard
    Annette Drouillard

    Okay, Smartypants!! That is adorable!!!! Thanks for this idea.. I love it!!

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    1 year ago
    Cathy Brand
    Cathy Brand

    This post made me smile. I miss you dear friend!

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    1 year ago
    Ivory
    Ivory

    Wow, what a cute idea. Thanks!

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    1 year ago
    Linda
    Linda

    I’ve been looking for a simple way to do this and here it is. So much nicer than wrapping an rubber band around the towel! Thank you!!

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    1 year ago
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