DIY HOODED TOWEL | Sewing Machine and Serger Tutorial

[@jerih1347]

I really like how you did the back of the hood, gathering stich. It really looks nice.😊

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@annajean-nanaarbogast2487]

The masking tape trick....girl, where has this been all my sewing years been??? 💜💜💜

[@JanHowell]

glad that tip was helpful. I use masking tape all the time!

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Yes! So simple, but amazing for sewing those straight lines.

[@suebean3873]

I love this hooded towel. I’ve made many of these but nnever thought of putting gathers in the back of the neck of the hood. Also, I always made a simple seam but as you know it’s thick and bulky, love this way of doing the seam, and zig zagging on bth sides. Thanks so much. Very cute. Will be making one right now, however it’s for a 6 year old so I may make the hood bigger, as her head is long and bigger than a baby’s. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@nandinicharles9219]

I have made a few hooded towels but this is the best tutorial, this will be the next one I make

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@maggiemiller6431]

I just love how you explain everything you do your videos and fantastic. They have made me a better seamstress. Thanks so much.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@dorothytackett9943]

Thank you for this tutorial. I will have a new granddaughter in November. Perfect to make her.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful! Have fun sewing

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi from Texas. Thank you. I love the gray towel set.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@juliadavis3748]

I've made about 10 hooded baby towels since I've watched this tutorial and I'm thankful for the clarity and excellence.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you. You are so welcome

[@reneehughes7860]

This is by far the best tutorial on the hooded towel I've found. It's definitely the method I'm going to use. Your instructions were precise and easy to follow. You kept my attention all the way through. I'm an experienced seamstress. Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@normacmckay-morris3268]

Beautiful bath towels ❤ and thank you for the pattern for the stars , I mad a bath towel for my niece baby yesterday . and I just came across your video today and I added the stars on it just now . Thank you again

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@rachaelsooklall1208]

I made this be for with a towel and wash cloth. It's so fun.

[@JanHowell]

yes it is

[@gingertea5006]

Great clear instructions Jan. Love this cute hooded towel with the applique. I just bought a new serger and will make one for my sister in law who is expecting her first baby.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@patschmitt6222]

Loved the tips on using the serger too!

[@JanHowell]

Glad you liked it!!

[@veritawallace6051]

I appreciate your sharing how to make a Hooded Bath towel for kids! Over the past years, I’ve saved old beach towels and adult towels. They are in great condition, so why not put them to use! In June, we’re visiting my family in Idaho who have three children. My plan is to use the towels inside of decorative blizzard fleece that I bought. Am hoping this combination of fabrics will go together well! Thx again!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@psum6537]

Really liked the serger tip.

[@samesta5695]

This video is worth it just for the masking tape and serger tail techniques.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful, glad it was helpful.

[@MariaFlores-fe2yw]

Loved the way you made the hooded towels. I’m making some for my grandkids for Christmas. Can’t wait to start. Thanks for your tutorial 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@emilychadwick3857]

Thank you for this video, can’t wait to make. ❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@louisejacob6279]

Looking forward to making some. Thanks for another great video!

[@JanHowell]

Hope you enjoy

[@usofine0690]

Very nice tutorial thank you for sharing with us

[@JanHowell]

Thank you an you’re so welcome!

[@elizabethreissig1012]

Thank you so much for sending me the instructions and to make the pillowcases. if I'm making a hooded towel but my machine doesn't have embroidery, can I buy decals and sew them with a pretty stitch.

[@JanHowell]

absolutely

[@CristyCreates]

Ive been looking for a video to help me make a hooded towel for my daughter who is 6months. The towels they sell for babies are so thin that im constantly bundling her up with 2. I appreciate you and this video! Thank you so much!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@leannecrawford6077]

I love your design 😍

[@JanHowell]

Thank you! 😊

[@suebean3873]

Love the embellishments too!

[@JanHowell]

😉

[@Nittyb123]

Very nice video, love the hood shape

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@dianebode208]

This is great

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@edarnold3570]

Very nicely done and informative! Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gorelax66]

Perfect explanation and turned out great. Thank you!

[@maryhull531]

Great job and great delivery of instructions .

[@JanHowell]

Thank you Mary!

[@6862211]

Great tutorial!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@blewis5929]

Great project 😄

[@Dukkemor]

Oh I love it. So Informative and so nice Sewn 💖💖💖

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much 😊

[@elizabethreissig1012]

Where can I find the tutorial to make the initials or labels. You are Awesome.😊

[@JanHowell]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ-VeKt-aJJgh6Msi=9Ln47o1RpuZJQS1x

[@suebean3873]

Did you cut yourself Jan? I noticed you leave your rotary cutter open all the time. Ihave such a bad habit of leaving it open like you do. Then one day I did cut myself by brushing my hand next to it. I still leave it open but I’ve pretty much quit doing that. What a great tutorial. You finish everything so well. I made a lot of them as well, but it’s nice to see the little extras that you do, like the gathering at the back of the neck; and also sewing off both sides of the hoodie. Very nicely done. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

LOL yes I did cut myself and have since got a different cutter that has a safety on it so when I release it, it covers the blade. But those blades are so sharp, like you said, just brushing your skin lightly against it will cut it. That's what happened.

[@CarolgTX]

You could not have posted this video at a better time! I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out what to make for a new big sister. She is two, and feeling a bit put out by the new arrival. One question. When you did the top stitch on the back of the hood, was that a straight stitch or a zig zag? I know the inside attachment is zig zag. Thanks so much!

[@JanHowell]

I used zigzag stitch on the back as well. What a fun BIG sister gift.

[@CarolgTX]

@@JanHowell thank you!!!

[@joanoltman3555]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely be making these.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@lalagamma4452]

I have a teen who's really tall, about 5ft 6in, how could I make her one? TFS 🥰🐞😘

[@JanHowell]

You could use a sheet towel. Or just buy terry cloth by the yard and make it as big as you want

[@lalagamma4452]

TY Jan for responding so promptly!! 🥰🐞🤗

[@annajean-nanaarbogast2487]

Do you waste yardage by making your own bias tape?

[@JanHowell]

Great question. If I use a piece of fabric for bias tape, I usually make quite a bit since it's cut on an angle and not of much use for anything else except small scrap projects.

[@beccajones8134]

How big for the hood for bigger kids?

[@JanHowell]

This will fit bigger kids. Kinda large for the new little ones. You could use a smaller towel and make the hood smaller.

[@remington6363]

What age is this size good for.

[@JanHowell]

They are one-size-fits-all. I use these towels with infants up to 10 year old kids. Although the headpiece is a little large for infants, they work really well when bathing a baby. You can lay them on top and wrap the towel around them.