DIY Gucci Inspired Tea Towels
This past summer I was totally obsessed with the Gucci denim jackets. The price tag was prohibitive though, so I went looking for some good DIY alternatives, and found a store on Etsy that sold all the patches I was looking for. I started combining fabrics, and added the patches to the mix, and BOOM! – DIY Gucci Inspired Tea Towels were born perfect for my kitchen!
Materials required for DIY Gucci Inspired Tea Towels
- Cotton Materials in fun and vibrant prints
- Sewing Machine
- Iron + ironing pad
- Patches
- Pom Poms & Tassels from Woman Shops World
Step 1: Cut and pin the fabrics to the size you want the towels to be. For this set, I chose narrower shapes because I envision using them in studio shoots and on the bar, so I don’t need them to be huge.
Step 2: Once you’ve pinned everything, start sewing. If you want to make these a cut above, you can line the back so that they’re double sided, but I’m cool with one-sided and a good hem.
Step 3: Using an iron, get rid of all the wrinkles on each towel, and pre-heat the area where you want to put each patch. Much like with iron-on vinyl, it helps if you heat the area first.
Once the area is warmed-up, apply the patch, and go over it with the iron on a high setting. Make sure you hit all the little strands and leaves, you don’t want them flying off!
Step 4: If you want to add a little pizzaz to the towels, use some tassels and pom poms to embellish. Note, they will make it harder to clean them, but it’s not the end of the world.
Step 5: You’re done! Repeat for as many towels as you want, and as many patches as you have. I made a set of 3, and can’t wait to use them in the studio! For more fun and colorful home decor ideas visit my blog here: https://www.pmqfortwo.com/
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I love the graphic design style in these: colourful and fun!
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