Step A: What you need.

Fabric, thin batting, velcro or press studs.

Hoop 1 layer of water-soluble stabilizer.

Step B

Stitch first color. This will indicate where to place your fabric.

Step C

Place your batting between 2 layers of material (as indicated in the photo)

This ensures a smooth finish to both front and back.

NB! Use the same top & bottom thread.

Step D

Make sure fabric covers outline of design completely.

Step E

Stitch next step.

Step F

Cut design free from stabilizer

Step G

Do not forget to cut out the little circle at the top of the design.

Step H

Finish the stitching.

Then remove the design from hoop.

StepI

Cut away excess stabilizer.

Step J

Feel free to wash out any stabilizer and carefully iron it.

Step K

Fold towel to match the width of your design.

I used a straight stitch to ensure it stays in this position. (Handstitch or sewing machine)

Step L

Attach your velcro (or press studs) to the towel ....

Step M

... and to the design. Note I am stitching on top of the design.

Step N

You can't even see the stitches where I attached the velcro.

Step O

And your Towel topper is done!!! All ready to use, to hang or to be given as a gift.

Note: Some towel toppers have a loop and buttonhole to enable you to hang them from a rail. (stars, lavender & days of the week collections)

Look closely and you will see I added a little bell instead of a normal button, just to make it more special.

Step O

Your final product up close.

Do not hesitate to contact me for any info concerning this tutorial.