13 Things to Sew from Tea Towels

Tea towels are a great way to add color and personality to your kitchen. And they’re a handy place to dry your hands. But tea towels don’t always have to be used as tea towels. It turns out that a hemmed rectangle of pretty fabric also makes a great starting point for a sewing project. With the edges already finished, much of the work has already been done for you. All it takes is a handful of easy seams to turn a tea towel into a pillow, bag, apron, or more. Intrigued? We’ve rounded up some great tutorials for easy sewing projects you can make starting with a simple tea towel.

Look at all the things you can sew from a tea towel!

Easy DIY Dish Towel Aprons for Kids by Live Free Creative Co.

[photo credit: Live Free Creative Co.]

DIY Tea Towel Pillows by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Tea Towel Origami Bag Sewing Tutorial by Orange Bettie for Bombshell Bling

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DIY Table Runner by Emily Henderson

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Super Simple DIY Pillows from IKEA Tea Towels by Farmhouse on Boone

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Quick and Easy Tote Bag, Transform an Old T Towel by Vicky Myers Creations

[photo credit: Vicky Myers Creations]

10 Minute Dish Towel Aprons by Fyne’s Designs

[photo credit: Fyne’s Designs]

Tea Towel Projects: Quick and Easy Messenger Bag Tutorial by Tea and a Sewing Machine

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Repurposed Calendar Tea Towels by Little Vintage Cottage

Turn tea towels into a plastic bag organizer!

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How to Make Dishtowel Vegetable Storage Bags by Judy’s Chickens

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The 2 Tea Towel Drawstring Beach Bag Using Microfibre Tea Towels by Alanda Craft

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Make a Cute Roll-Up Pencil Organizer in 15 Minutes by Paper & Stitch

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Slouchy DIY Sling Bag from Tea Towels – Free Sewing Pattern by Orange Bettie

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!