I’m so glad everyone enjoyed the gift exchange posts this week. This is one of the gifts I gave Cheryl. I found this awesome tutorial on making kitchen towel aprons at CraftWhatever. Seriously adorable and super easy. I pinned it and kept my eyes open for cute kitchen towels every time I was at Target. The thing is, I’m not great with the sewing machine. I’m not horrible but I’m definitely not an expert so I wanted to simplify the tutorial even more. Less steps = less chances I can mess it up. It doesn’t get much easier than this.
Find yourself some cute kitchen towels. I bought these lemon and cherry ones with specific people in mind. What is the best part of doing this with kitchen towels instead of fabric, you ask? See the edges? They are already hemmed. It is all about the less chances to mess up.
I folded the towels in half along the long side and cut them along the short edge in the middle. Of course, when crafting with pets, I always have a companion while working on sewing projects. I’m amazed they all still have their toes. I don’t know what it is with cats and cutting tools.
I had some yellow ribbon which I knew would be perfect for the lemon towel and used some pink ribbon to match the cherry ones. I just wrapped the ribbon around my hips and had the hubby make a simple bow so I could measure out how long it needed to be. My Cuban hips are good for something…
Make sure to find the middle of the ribbon and the middle of the towel to line them up. I used a ton of pins because I’m always scared of things moving while on the sewing machine. Those talented with the sewing machine are probably laughing at me right now but I don’t care. I still suck at sewing and I’m okay with that 😉
I did a simple stitch along the bottom of the ribbon. I didn’t do a great job on the cherry one. My little sister is getting it so I think I will be forgiven for a not-so-straight stitch line.
And here is the finished lemon kitchen towel apron. I think it is pretty darn cute and pretty useful. As you can imagine, I’m just as messy in the craft room as I am in the kitchen so I need to get to work and make myself one now. I forgot to take a picture of the cherry one but it is the same idea.
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These are darling!!
HOW cute are these!!!! awesome job- i love the lemons! these are awesome hostess gifts and i need those because frankly i get invited to party after party…. sigh. 😉
Great idea! I love those and they are so cute! I might need to make myself one…..I can sew just not well. Maybe if I buy a pattern with stripes or plaid I can then follow the line.
Well, I can tell you are better than I with the sewing machine. I do have a very clever and crafty friend who can sew anything. Going to pass this one onto her, she’ll love it.
LOVE!!! Your choice of towels reminds me of spring (and I can’t wait for the tulips to come up!). How cute AND easy! My dog loves to lay on my cutting mat too. And fabric. GAH. Pets – gotta love ’em! I think next time I go antiquing I’m going to look for some flour sacks to make an apron or two. CUTE!
Adorable. I’m addicted to aprons lately!
I adore cherry prints, they just make me smile! This would be an awesome gift for one of my friends. Great post. Have a great weekend!
-Shelly
Quiet Luxury
So cute and such a great idea. This would be so handy! I wold love for you to stop by and link up to our Naturally-Nifty Party!
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This idea is SO cute!!! And they’d make a lovely housewarming gift 🙂
Soooo cute! I think I’m going to have to make myself one of these cuties.
Super cute! I love the pink lining!
I like your towel apron.
Super cute!! Love the yellow one.
What an adorable idea. I found your blog through the Homemaker on a Dime Link Party. 🙂 I’m your newest follower. megan
Too cute – those towels are fabulous to start with. Fun! Stopping by from Gardeners to Bergers (love your craft room!)
So Cute! and looks really easy, cant wait to try and make one.
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So cute! I’m terrible at sewing, too, but this is something I may actually be able to handle! 🙂
Anna-
As usual you are so amazing! I love how this apron turned out-so cute and summery!! Thanks so much for sharing this at this week’s Tutorial Tuesday!
Kari
Newlyweds on a Budget
Adorable!! gonna need to be on the lookout for some cute towels! My little kitty likes to “help” too!! Would love for you to link up to our Uncommonly Yours link party! Bonnie 😉
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Anna- these look great!! Thanks for the mention…your aprons are very pretty!!
Love it! I think I can actually make this!
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SO SMART!! And simply adorable! I’m featuring you tomorrow. Thanks for linking up this week.
This apron is so adorable! I would love for you to link it up at my party going on now! Hope to see you there!
Jill
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My goodness how I love these! I love tea towels, always the best prints, and I don’t wear aprons because I hate the top part!! Can’t wait to make some of these!
i love me a cute apron & this fits the bill for sure!
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