Sew your own DIY hooded towel for children: instructions for a cozy bathing experience

A must-have for every changing table: the self-sewn terrycloth bath towel with hood

An important, practical, cuddly must-have for every changing table: a large, soft bath towel with a hood to snuggle up warm and dry after a bath... Children love to wrap themselves in a soft, cozy towel after a refreshing bath. Why not sew one yourself and create an individual towel that is not only practical but also particularly cozy? It's not difficult and a project that is also very suitable for beginners. In these instructions, I'll show you how you can easily sew a DIY hooded towel for children that your little one will love. It is also perfect as a changing table topper. Soon you will also find sewing instructions for a cover for the changing mat on my blog.

The advantages of a self-sewn hooded towel

Homemade towels are not only personal and unique, but also offer a range of practical benefits. By using high-quality materials such as terry cloth, you can ensure that your child is wrapped in a soft and pleasantly dry towel after bathing. You can also adapt the design and size of the towel to your individual preferences and create a bespoke piece.

Sewing your own bath towel with a hood is a creative activity that you can enjoy both during the sewing process and when you use it frequently afterwards. The sewing project is also ideal for beginners.

For the color-contrasting hood and the border, you can use fabric remnants or an old piece of clothing that you want to give a new life.

You will need to sew your own hooded towel:

• Soft terry cloth

• Cotton fabric or cotton jersey for the hood and for edging (you can also use an old T-shirt for this, for example), alternatively muslin bias tape for edging

• sewing machine

• Tailor's chalk or fabric pencil

• scissors

• sewing thread in matching color

• tape measure

• iron
  

Step-by-step instructions

Follow these simple steps to sew your own hooded bath towel. Make sure to sew the seams carefully to achieve a professional finish. In the photo you can see a schematic pattern that you can adapt to your desired measurements.

1. Cut the terry cloth and the cotton fabric to the desired dimensions.

2. Neaten the towelling fabric all the way around. Depending on which cotton fabric you have chosen for the hood, overlock this as well (muslin, for example, is a good choice, jersey does not need to be overlocked).

3. Sew the two hood pieces (one made of terrycloth, one made of cotton fabric) right sides together on the long side of the triangle.

4. Now turn the hood pieces over so that the right side of the fabric is on the outside, press the sewn edge if necessary and topstitch the long side of the triangle at a distance of approx. 1 cm from the edge.

5. Now place the hood on the corner of the towel (in the same orientation as it should be later: with the cotton fabric facing upwards) and sew the hood to the towel on both short sides of the triangle. A simple straight stitch is sufficient for this.

6. Shape the long strip of fabric like a bias binding (or simply use ready-made muslin bias binding).

7. Now sew the fabric strip/ bias tape from the back of the towel all the way around. Then turn your work and stitch it in place all the way around from the front so that the entire edge is edged all the way around. You can shape the corners as a corner (for instructions, see the blog post on sewing potholders) or you can round the corners slightly and sew the edging on continuously.

And your large, soft bath towel is ready. So quick and easy that you might want to make two?

Tips for a good result

• It is a good idea to choose a high-quality terry cloth fabric to obtain a soft and well-absorbent towel that remains nice and cozy even after frequent washing and lasts a long time.

• Use matching sewing thread colors for an aesthetic appearance.

• Iron the fabric before sewing to avoid creases.

• Wash the towel before use to remove excess color.

Fabrics usually state the temperatures at which they can be washed. Although the dotted cotton jersey I used had a maximum washing temperature of 40 degrees, I was able to machine wash my bath towel at 60 degrees without any problems (and frequently...) with towels of a similar color.

A homemade hooded towel is a practical accessory for the changing table and a loving gift for your child. Use these instructions to create a cuddly towel that will give your little one a warm and cozy bathing experience. Have fun sewing!

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A hug and see you soon!

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