The day I discovered the metal bias tape tools, I was a happy girl. Now I could have bias tape in any color or print I desired. But with each bias tape tool making only one size of bias tape I could see this getting expensive fast. It turns out there’s another way, and Creative Little Daisy shows you how in this tutorial on how to make bias tape using a sewing needle and a seam gauge.
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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.
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DIY Tea Towel Pillows by The Wood Grain Cottage
[photo credit: The Wood Grain Cottage]
Tea Towel Origami Bag Sewing Tutorial by Orange Bettie for Bombshell Bling
[photo credit: Bombshell Bling]
DIY Table Runner by Emily Henderson
[photo credit: Emily Henderson]
Super Simple DIY Pillows from IKEA Tea Towels by Farmhouse on Boone
[photo credit: Farmhouse on Boone]
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
[photo credit: Alanda Craft]
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
[photo credit: Orange Bettie]
Joy says
You mean I don’t have to do it all the long way?? Wow, I didn’t even think there’d be an easy way – silly me 🙂
Thanks Anne!
LJ says
A great option. I’m just getting into bias tape, and I want to make my own without the investment in any more tools. Thanks for the information!