Waffle Weave Bath Towels Sewing Tutorial
This fabric was engineered to be great for absorbing water with its 54% linen content; and the 46% cotton to make it extra soft even on the first use.
Just 3 yards of IS010 Waffle Weave Fabric to make a set of 5 towels
This cloth is wider than our usual selection and will arrive at 84" wide. Once it is washed - the cloth will shrink to get that dimensional waffle texture.
Approximate shrinkage - the width of cloth shrinks 17% (weft of the fabric) and 28% on the length ( warp of the fabric). Shrinkage is based on a warm wash and low-heat dry.
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut the fabric according to the cutting layout below. You may find your pieces are really big, but the magic happens once you wash them and they shrink to size.
Prefer Bath sheets? Use this diagram:
2.. Starting with the longer sides, press the edges over ¾" twice.
3. Stitch close to the inner folded edge using a straight stitch in matching thread.
4. Fold the short edges over ¾" twice (just like in step 4). Stitch these close to the edges of the inner folds as before. This time make sure you backstitch at the start and end of your line of sewing to secure the corners.
5. Sew the hem on the hand towels and the washcloths using the same steps.
6. Throw them in the washer and drier. Done!
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Finished dimensions
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| Bath towel | 32 x 55 |
| Hand towel | 20 x 30 |
| Wash cloths | 12.5 x 12.5 |
Comments
4 comments
I got 3 yards of the teal and cut fabric into 2 large 42 x 80” and 2 small 42 x 28” pieces. I used 3.4”+ hems.
I did a speed wash and dry but they didn't shrink up much. However, after a did a full cycle wash and dry they came out better. The large still ended up too long to hang on my towel bars at 72" though. What length should I cut the next set at if I want to end up with finished dimension of 26 x 68" after washing?
What are the finished dimensions for the bath sheet? Thanks
Hello Lynn,
The Bath sheet will measure approximately 67" x 33.5" if using the same hemming sizes.
Very fun project with lovely towels when finished. I found it best to square one end prior to cutting — easy to follow squares formed when fabric was woven. Also trim selvages. After cutting the first 80” remember to cut fabric in half for the hand towel and wash cloths. Thanks
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