Make Handkerchiefs Using Old Towels

Difficulty: easy

Making handkerchiefs from old towels is a practical and eco-friendly way to repurpose unused household textiles. This guide will walk you through the process using simple sewing techniques.

Materials Needed

Old Towels	Buy
Sewing Thread	Buy
Optional: Fabric Paint	Buy
Optional: Embroidery Floss	Buy

Tools Needed

Scissors	Buy
Ruler	Buy
Fabric Chalk	Buy
Sewing Pins	Buy
Needle or Sewing Machine	Buy
Ironing Board and Iron	Buy

Steps

Gather Materials and Tools
Collect old towels, sewing thread, and any optional decorations. Ensure you have scissors, a ruler, fabric chalk, sewing pins, a needle or sewing machine, and an ironing board and iron.
Measure and Cut Towels
Measure and mark squares or rectangles on the old towel with a ruler and fabric chalk. Cut along the marked lines carefully.
Finish the Edges
Fold the edges of the towel pieces about 1/4 inch and iron them flat. Fold again another 1/4 inch, pin in place, and sew along the folded edge.
Optional Decorations
Use fabric paint, embroidery floss, or other decorations to personalize the handkerchiefs. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Final Touches
Inspect each handkerchief for any loose threads or imperfections, trim excess threads, and iron the handkerchiefs once more for a clean finish.

Make Handkerchiefs Using Old Towels

Materials Needed

Tools Needed

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