Testing 5 Free Hanging Towel Sewing Patterns: Which is the Best?

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Which one of these 5 Hanging Towel Toppers is your favorite?

[@NotchesSewing]

FYI the first one is actually my original design and not the channel you mentioned. You can check upload dates. This is my link kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF7Ig6KLoN5-ibM. Cheers😊

[@AllieSewCrafty]

@@NotchesSewing Thank you for letting me know and definitely will check thanks! Sorry for the mixup in advance Reply

[@NotchesSewing]

@@AllieSewCrafty it’s nice you actually give credit with links. There are so many copycats that just claim as their own. All the best!

[@anitagillenwater6614]

I liked the first one but I have made the one with the snaps and liked those too.

[@cindycarnes6441]

the very first one. I like not having a snap or button, and using 1 towel to make 2. However, it does require a lot of fabric. A fat quarter does not produce an opportunity to make more than one unless you use coordinating fabrics. The one without that drapes over the handle is a nice idea. I don't like adding batting, I wonder if it will fall off the stove handle. I might try making that one, as it takes very little fabric. The drawback is using a whole towel.

[@karminakarminae1939]

I would sew on the button before sewing together the two pieces of fabric and i would add a folded piece of fabric as back up to support the button and to avoid any tearing . Thanks for the tut .

[@AllieSewCrafty]

That’s a great tip! Thank you 😊

[@janeystahlman-davis5695]

I've made dozens & dozens of towel toppers as gifts for family and friends. Good info great video

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Thank you! 😃

[@eleanoreagly4844]

Had many orphan buttons and my machine has a button hole maker, plus could use scrapes of sail cloth (twill) for the holder portion with a half towel. It was the lease expensive to make. Gave as gifts and for my own use.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Amazing! I know these are great gifts and so many options 😊

[@adamhelsley457]

I like the first one. I've made dozens of them to sell & as gifts - makes great house warming gifts. Friends & family request these as presents now Happy Sewing ❤️🧵🪡

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Happy Sewing to you too! ❤️❤️ Yes, I make them for friends and family all the time as well! 😊

[@adamhelsley457]

@@AllieSewCrafty there is a new 1 out that has elastic on the top (almost like a hair scrunchy)

[@AllieSewCrafty]

@@adamhelsley457 Yes I saw it! LOL I may give it a try soon :)

[@Quilter-RN]

The bottom line will be what will be best for the kitchen it will be used in. Cabinets are different. Some have handles, some knobs. Not all ovens have handles. Etc. so each one of these five can be functional in different kitchens.

[@joane8651]

Lots of things to think about, thank you for sharing. I like the first one best because you just grab and throw on your handle.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yes, that's the feature I liked about it and that's why it made it to my top 5 :)

[@dedesnead8533]

Thank you, just found your video yesterday when I made my first kitted towel topper. I love the different ideas people come up with. You did a great informative job on this video. Thank you

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Thank you ❤️😊

[@myrtlergieseke2051]

I liked the first one best, something different with the hanger. So i will try that one as I have made the other pattern before. Thanks for the grreat directions

[@AllieSewCrafty]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@BarbaraKing-s1z]

I thought the video was very informative. My favorite was the one with no closures. I have been sewing for several years, so the curves were not a problem for me. Thank you for demonstrating and comparing profitability.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@cindycarnes6441]

I was interested in that one also. I might try it. I do make them to sell, so no idea if they will fall off the stove. I don't like adding any kind of batting, so that was a negative for me. Especially if reselling. I don't like having to use an entire towel, however, fabric is quite pricey, so it may offset the costs.

[@colleencasaul8590]

Thank uou very much for the comparisons! What a time saver!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

😊 mission accomplished 😄

[@carlavalerio6872]

I liked your favorite too I have made some but I like the looks of the top that you made. Thanks for showing these options.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Glad you like them!😀

[@JudyDill-im9mq]

I like the 1st one that's the one I make. I was going to try #2 at least once.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yeah they're all beautiful, really :)

[@L.i.s.a....]

I liked them all. I will try the Joann Harvey reversible topper with the modification you mentioned. I'll use a thin towel I have on hand. Next, I'll try the Craft Ware House topper. Thank you for providing their info. Notches for Sewing is one of my favorite go-to tutorials. I love her comforting tone and yours too. That helps when learning. This is a very well done and helpful video, thank you! Looking forward to learning more from your other videos.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Thank you so very much! Yes I also like Notches for Sewing videos a lot :)

[@christinechristoffersen6256]

Thanks for tutorial. I live these hand towels. They are handy so i always have a place to dry my hands. I am not liking toweling at quilt store. I love regular dish towels. They dry much faster.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

You're welcome! Yes me too I like regular dis towels better, definitely :)

[@Linda-ep3mc]

I enjoyed your video very helpful. I like the 1st one then the reversible one

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@barbaraness4507]

The same one you chose as your favorite is also mine. I’ve been making towel toppers for a couple of decades. I made my own patterns, and even used the same pattern for a crocheted topper.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

That is awesome! I really like making these too! 😃

[@judithompson558]

I like your addition of the craft warehouse version👍

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Thank you! :) Hope you try it out :)

[@dale3404]

Anything that snaps or is fiddly will end up on the counter or floor. My husband has never seen a drawer or door that needs to be shut or an item that needs to be put away/back in place. I like the first one, but the second one has a chance of being put back on the handle. Thank you for the tutorial. I’m saving this video.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

LOL I get it!! :)

[@carolynlaird8534]

Yes I want to know if can you put Velcro on them instead of a snap or button

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Definitely you can. Just don't make it super big. I would cut a 3/4" square and stitch it on the same place you would place the snap or button.

[@paulahastings7865]

My favorite is the reversible one. Will make wider like you mentioned!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yes I've been wanting to make it wider but have had no time. I would love to see how it turned out :)

[@MichaelKellyMusic]

I like #1 I have made the others. Like the half towel ones.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

😊

[@TheOlgamora]

Hello... thanks for this towels review. I have already tried the first one, and for me, it is very easy, but you need to reinforce the stiches. With the usage, the seam can come loose. But it looks very elegant and profitable.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yes good point. I make it a habit to back stitch 2-3 times whenever I start a row if stitches and when I end it before cutting the thread to secure my stitching.

[@TheOlgamora]

@@AllieSewCrafty that's a good hint. Thank you!

[@anthonykirkpatrick4060]

Like the waffle weave stripe

[@AllieSewCrafty]

👍

[@danielleaf9146]

I did the one similar to the first one yesterday and was not impressed - lots of work. I am still looking for an easier one but using a whole towel double up. For me the potholder/towel combo is the easiest, takes me about 30 mins to finish one and VERY profitable (though I only gifted those so far). I like your favourite too but not sure if the thickness of a whole towel will work. Thank you for testing all those ways!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

I made others using my favorite pattern with an entire towel folded in half. Now the towels were thin like cotton material, and they were folded twice and in half and it worked great. Again, I didn't use the plush towels like for the bathroom, I used more decorative towels and the material is thinner.

[@danielleaf9146]

@@AllieSewCrafty yeah that is the problem - I use the terry towels not the thin ones.

[@bn5202]

Can I please ask, what is a reasonable price to ask for these? I understand factoring in material costs and time, but rarely do people say how much is a reasonable asking price for sewn products. I don't want to overprice or underprice my items. Thanks in advance ☺

[@danielleaf9146]

@@bn5202 I have never sold them, but I have seen them sold anywhere from CDN$7 up depending on the cost of your supplies. Usually they say the cost of your supplies x 2.5 or 3. If your towel costs $2 and you don't cut in half and your pot holder cost $1.50 and say button .50, that is $4 x2.5=$10. You can check prices on etsy what others are charging, it will give you an idea.

[@bn5202]

@@danielleaf9146 thank you 😊

[@jesspeak7543]

Thank you for your great tutorial and comparisons. I make something very sikilar and have crocheted the toppers over the years too. I was surprised to see you rate the functionality lower for a couple of the designs as I secure the towels to the oven handle and leave them in place as they are used, reducing the possibility of them falling to the floor.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Hi! Thank you :) The buttons to me a little bit of an inconvenience, I was thinking more like you have to button and unbutton them. Maybe the snaps are faster to undo when needing to use the towel :)

[@L.i.s.a....]

Awesome video! Very helpful, thank you!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

You're very welcome!

[@susanowen1709]

Great video! Your pacing is good, your explanations are clear and concise, and your rating system is fair. I liked how you described a rating of five as being your least favorite rather than "worst." Just because something isn't to one's particular taste doesn't mean it's intrinsically bad, and why "yuck!" on someone else's "yum!" right? Also the fabrics you chose for your demos are all so beautiful. I used to buy towel toppers from a friend of mine until she moved to the other side of the country. When one of my old ones became damaged, I traced around it to make a template, then ripped the seams open so I could figure out how it was all put together. It is *so similar* to #3 on the list (which also happens to be my favorite of the five), I'm almost positive it's the pattern she uses. She and I both use buttons on the closure.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Thank you so much for your comment 😊 Yeah, I've made #3 several times now. It's a fun quick project.

[@sandrarobinson8880]

Interesting ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Welcome! 😊

[@gwanma]

Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. Only thing I would have liked to see is a recap at the end to show the final scores. But that’s me because I have such short memory. Otherwise it was very helpful as I’m trying to find an easy but useful project to teach my grandchildren to make in their first real sewing project.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yeah good point, I didn’t think of that. Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@TammyLeeW]

I liked #2, then # 5 with your modified narrow loop.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

😊 so mice to have so many options 😊

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

That plastic snap kit is great for making lots but can you get them for just a few and do they hold up with repeated use? Thank you for this video.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Hi, I think KamSnaps sells them for smaller packets, I'm not too sure though. About the repeated use, it really is all about the installation. In some cases they come off, but I've had some for years and they're still standing :)

[@cindycarnes6441]

This is a very informative video. It gives me so much information without having to look up all the videos and then make them.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fastvette15]

Nice tutoral on these.Question: What is that blue rolling tool you use.I'm unable to find it in you're list.Thanks

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Thank you It's called Clover Roll and Press. Here is the link :) amzn.to/3GqV2Hn

[@auntdee9678]

Good video! Aren’t you using a Babylock sewing machine? It looks just like my Lyric!!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Hi thanks! :) I don't have a Babylock. I have a Brother SE1900 and a Juki TL2010Q :)

[@auntdee9678]

@ aaah. It’s the brother they looks like my Babylock. I think they own/manufacture Babylock.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

@@auntdee9678 most likely :) All these companies own each other hahaha

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Glad it was helpful!🙂

[@nenajove2932]

Thanks for sharing

[@AllieSewCrafty]

My pleasure

[@prank654]

Great video, thank you

[@AllieSewCrafty]

You are welcome!🙂

[@rendastouwie8283]

I watched your tutorial. Where did you get the snap kit

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Hi thanks for watching :) I purchased the kit here amzn.to/3CHYjzS

[@cindycarnes6441]

The very first one, I've made 20. Potholders get bumpy, they don't wash well I don't like the look at all. The buttons are not good for me, I do not like the look, I never have. The best are the ones without buttons, crochet or potholder. I like the new kam snap ones or the one with the handle. The Kam Snap idea is using an existing towel, all you do is add a snap. However, I like the idea of adding fabric components. I don't like any pattern with a button hole. It adds another component, a point of failure and decreases profits.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yes and just more room for error too :)

[@vanessamaiato3894]

Yes, I've made many of the first one for family and friends and it's loved by all. I find the pattern quick to cut up and sew. It looks gorgeous hanging on the stove and it never falls on the floor.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

Potholders? She wasn't demonstrating potholders... Yes, items tend to wad up and look like crap if fabrics aren't preshrunk in REALLY HOT WATER and dried in a HOT DRYER. And iron, iron, iron as you assemble and sew. Even for the littlest of items.

[@kathiestrait9797]

Thank you so much!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

You're welcome! 😊

[@JoAnnGodwin-dw9tf]

Where to get patterns for these

[@AllieSewCrafty]

All the patterns are in the description of this video.

[@GuiaParaVivir]

Muchas gracias me ayudo mucho!

[@AllieSewCrafty]

😍

[@deborahstone9696]

Making something different by designing the toppers for holidays..make it a turkey..a house..an animal..a snowman or santa..how about a bird or doll house?❤❤❤😂 and don't forget to HAVE FUN😅

[@AllieSewCrafty]

👍🏼

[@christinechristoffersen6256]

I see on first one you used a walmart towel. The pattern says cut in half. I was wondering if the cotton towel shrunk up? Or did you really get 2? From each towel?

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Hi, yes I washed the towels before using them for the towel toppers project. I cut them in half after washing them, but no they didn't shrunk up. I made 2 towel toppers with 1 towel.

[@cindycarnes6441]

I'm not sure your rating system, what is the best and which is worst? 1-5 with 5 being the worst? No idea.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

I think 1 is the best :)

[@cinnybuggable]

She said #1 as the best 😮

[@lindachavez2100]

Where are the patterns for these towels! tia

[@AllieSewCrafty]

The patterns are provided by each designer Links in description 😊

[@ilovemyfamilly6208]

Number 3

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yes! :)

[@fernandabandeira256]

Melhor video. Obrigada ❤

[@AllieSewCrafty]

De nada! ❤️

[@cherylbee9899]

I really like the first one especially the look of it. However, when you said it doesn’t hang well, disappointed me because it was so pretty.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

I get it, but you can make it and leave it there for decoration only 😊 But when you start using it, that’s when it looses its beautiful shape.

[@bwodom]

#2 seems pointless other than adding some decorative touch. Why would it stay on the bar any more than a normal towel draped over? Sewing a band at the bottom would give the same decorative effect and much easier/faster.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Good point! :)

[@kayperry6157]

Gather the top of the towel not pleats.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

👍

[@lindamcclellan8434]

I tried and did not like #1

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Yes, that one is easy but not very easy to use :)

[@danielleaf9146]

FYI the link Sew to Sell pattern is not her design, it is the design of Notches Sewing, You should give credit to her and replace it with Notches Sewing link

[@AllieSewCrafty]

Hi! Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it. I definitely want to give credit where credit is due. 😊

[@danielleaf9146]

@@AllieSewCrafty Thank you for removing her link and replacing it with hers. She spent hours and lots of materials to design it.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

Music is ANNOYING!!! :(

[@AllieSewCrafty]

😞

[@lynnodonnell4764]

@@AllieSewCraftysorry, but the music volume was competing w your presentation while you were evaluating all these differant styles.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

@@lynnodonnell4764 I appreciate you letting me know. Unfortunately, I can't change that now, but I'll definitely take note of other videos. I really appreciate you letting me know :)

[@lynnodonnell4764]

@@AllieSewCrafty I should have commented something more like this "Volume of music is distracting while trying to assimilate so much info" I apologize for my abruptness.

[@AllieSewCrafty]

@@lynnodonnell4764 ❤❤ Thank you! ❤❤