So, as usual, I get this great idea, start working on it and then JUST before I am finished I see it posted all over Pinterest. I decided this time I was just going to post mine anyway! So here it is. The towel tote I started working on a few weeks ago.
I don't really have a tutorial for it but it really is easy. (Read, I winged this)
The Towel: Take any towel you like. In my case I love targets RE brand quick dry towels because they are on sale a lot and SUPER soft! For this shape I actually cut the towel in thirds but make it whatever you want!
Mine is folded along the side and sewn on the bottom and the other side. I chose this because that left the nice manufactured towel edge on top. I don't own a serger so when sewing sides that have been cut I use a medium zigzag stitch to make sure the seam holds. However, if a serger is available, I highly recommend serging any unfinished edges. Less mess and looks better.
Handles: I made mine with some scrap fabric I had laying around. I simple cut the length I wanted and double the width (don't forget to add in a seam allowance). Mine are about 30in long and 4in wide before being sewn.
Fold in half, sew together, then turn.
Attaching the handles is easy. I folded about 1/4th of an inch under and pinned down. I then sewed a square and an x across the square to ensure it was sturdy.
Embellishment: If you own an embroidery machine you can find the pattern I used here: http://www.emblibrary.com/el/Products.aspx?Catalog=Emblibrary&ProductID=y3331
If you don't, try doing a simple flower like a hibiscus or something with floss maybe? Or maybe stitch on some of the cute fabric flowers all over Pinterest?
Anyway, what I love about a towel tote is that you can toss wet pool toys or swimsuits in it without having to worry too much about finding a plastic bag. Also, it is certainly washable. The most important of all though is....
It's so soft and fluffy!!
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