Quick Gift Sewing: Add Fabric Accent to Store-Bought Towels!

[@kninearoberts5778]

I just found this video. It says it was made 3 years ago. This was exactly what I was looking for. I'm making Mommy and me towels for a baby shower. So I'll be adding trim to a bath sheet and a smaller towel for baby. I do not sew very often. (I recently made a backpack for my kids Halloween costume. It wasn't bad but it did end up looking like a pillow sham with straps. LOL) Thank you for being so precise & taking the time to demonstrate your work for folk like me who do not sew often. ❤

[@timothytotten9409]

I’m so glad it helped you! I’m especially glad when people who don’t sew a lot can use my videos to make their own things!!

[@webdarling]

Trick for tube turning -sew a piece of yarn into the closed end, lomge rthan your tube, and use that to turn by pulling on the yarn. The yarn then unravels andmcomes right out😮

[@lindamari1000]

Smart!

[@PatrickDwyer-k9u]

Tim, you are one talented human being! A baste stitch for Ironing!!! Master wisdom! Thank you Obie Won, Yogi Master!

[@timothytotten9409]

You’re so funny! Glad to show it off. Not sure where I learned it first, but it is much easier.

[@sewingroom8625]

Thank you, now I will by my tea towels from the 1$ store, Christmas is coming, be blessed.

[@jjones4377]

Thanks for sharing! I have wanted to do this for a long time. However, I am new to sewing and I wasn’t sure how to do it. I am looking forward to using your tip and tricks.

[@lynnehrmantraut9167]

I love how you educate while you share the project!

[@timothytotten9409]

Thank you!

[@emilyflowers8180]

Thank you for all of the tips and tricks!!

[@timothytotten9409]

You’re welcome! I love simple gifts like this that can be so personalized to someone. Enjoy!!

[@patriciasasaki5815]

Very cute idea... and great video on how to make them. Thank you! A quick tip... you can use small pieces of Stitch Witchery to help hold the folds and fabric in place before sewing!

[@marryyork5748]

The first day I got my rotary cutter I dropped it on my foot and wound up in the ER with stitches. But it didn't stop me. Lol

[@ymanajohnson5330]

Nice towels and your friend loves them, I'm sure. I like your simple tip about how to get the edges turned. Thank you for sharing that tip and also thank you for sharing the info about the 505 temporary basting spray.

[@marietteforget7804]

Thank you, you explain really well. 🌺🌸

[@lynnehrmantraut9167]

Great tutorial! On the corners I find if I use a little spray starch and iron in the miter and clip it, by the time. Get to the machine it will hold the corner without pins!

[@timothytotten9409]

I hadn’t thought of that. Good idea!!

[@olgaharo6902]

Loved your video! Cute towels, you gave some great tips which I am going to try.

[@momofschnauzers]

You had me when I saw DOG fabric. Great tutorial and fast and easy project. Best tip I've seen on how to mitre the corners too.

[@doritacardona1048]

Really good idea.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I love that doggie fabric.

[@ladydi4051]

Cute idea.

[@andreas.23]

I made my husband facemasks with that fabric. Now I know what to do with the leftover strips! Thanks, Tim Totten! Also, Thanks for the clear directions for those tight corners, they would have frustrated me.

[@1tribble]

I bought bright red towels and some cute puppy fabric. Going to sew for my Dad’s 92nd birthday! Thanks for the idea and instructions.

[@susanfaulknor8667]

great ideas for Christmas gifts!

[@colettelaplante5749]

I love your videos, well done and fun projects. Keep up the good work

[@margaritasilva7445]

I like the seam method that you used. It came out perfect. Thank you for sharing.

[@dianabarker3815]

Thank you for posting this. Great video ❤

[@lucilledaub5991]

Cute hand towels.

[@lori6258]

Always great projects. Love that they are quick, easy & even though I have been sewing for a L O N G time, I always learn something (or relearn!) Thanks Tim

[@melisahorsley2061]

Thanks! I love that it's super easy!

[@tator9006]

thank you for your tips and your kindness. i love you and your videos!

[@trishatillman1464]

Love it! I’ll be making these for sure!

[@abg4jmj]

Easy peasy! Ty!

[@timothytotten9409]

When you need a fast gift and just have some fun scraps, this is great! Everyone I know pretty much has all the stuff they need to survive, so making a gift seems to really go a long way, even when it’s as simple as this. Have fun!

[@beverlydragani8114]

Wow my towel sets are so similar. Love this.

[@bettysilsbee879]

I so enjoy watching how you make sewing look so easy. I liked the way you did the side seams. I will definitely try using your method. It’s getting ear Easter so have a blessed Easter. 👍

[@barbaratooley4541]

Oh, my! This technique is brilliant! I can't tell how many times I have fussed to make the fabric lay nicely. Thank you!!

[@jafallica]

What a cute idea! Love the fabric.❤️

[@lindarogers4188]

Great tutorial

[@deborahhoward6337]

Love it!!

[@carolynlaird8534]

I love that idea what brand is the kitchen towels that you're using.

[@marymiller1561]

I find I need to pre wash everything first to eliminate shrink and dyes bleeding..red will bleed terribly.

[@vickiecolson1062]

Love the idea.

[@christinadarque8246]

Your channel is one of my absolute favorites!! Btw, I got my little Homever iron exchanged from Amazon & this one works great! Thnx Tim 😊👍🏻

[@MrshahFemale]

Nice sir ❤️🇵🇰

[@rosepittman7841]

Just a question......do you need to prewash towel and fabric.

[@timothytotten9409]

That’s really up to you. I usually prewash when I’m concerned about major shrinkage of the fabrics. So for big quilts I always do. But small projects like this don’t seem to be an issue. At least for me.

[@youngmanmary2918]

I know you do not mean to be fun but you are so cute

[@peggydelacerda599]

Hi, I’ve been larking from you since MASK making. I have 2 brother sewing machines but want a Janome. Can you recommend one that won’t break my bank? Thank you. I’ve also ordered the acrylic mask templates from you twice .

[@teresapenn5036]

I have that fabric!!

[@laurakammarmeyer1871]

Do you have to preshrink cotton strips?

[@wandagail5802]

Could you please ad templates so we could download for free an try making these ourselves your very good at what you do

[@NicoleCase]

Some basic beginner questions... Are you using a Universal needle or what type is best when working with towels? If sewing fabric on top of hand towels or bath towels that may have more of a nap, do you recommend some sort of stabilizer for smoother sewing? If so, what type and when/how would you use the stabilizer?

[@georgycolson9671]

What sewing machine do you have Tim?

[@timothytotten9409]

I typically use a Janome 1600p.

[@melisahorsley2061]

🥰😍🥰

[@dianefrush2577]

What model machine do you have? I’ve been looking for a new one.

[@timothytotten9409]

I use a Janome 1600p. But it’s a straight stitch machine for high speed volume sewing. It lists around $1,150 new. There are plenty of good machines that are cheaper and not designed for the kind of high-intensity and long-duration sewing my company does.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Put it over a paper towel holder….done in a wink.

[@timothytotten9409]

So smart!

[@DebbieMaxwell-pn9vb]

Selling in a booth

[@freespirit3891]

👍💜

[@peggydelacerda599]

Learning from you..what the heck typing is this.. lol

[@teresapenn5036]

I have that fabric!!