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Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel

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Did you miss the guest post last week over at Someday Crafts??

Well never fear – here is the tutorial for you – and I have a super cool announcement at the end!!!

I’m so inspired by all the Fall Decorations going up – I just had to join the fun!
Here’s my first Fall craft – the Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel!

(And check it out – our silly flamingo is decked out for Fall up in the blog header.)

I know. I’m rocking the boat with the pink. But who says that pink is only for Valentine’s Day?!?

Plus it’s got ric rac. You can’t ever have enough ric rac. ;)

Here’s what you’ll need to make your very own.

• Dishtowel: I bought mine at Target
• Fabric: Small amounts of three different prints. The pink part is optional.
• 2 Colors of ric rac. Make sure they are two different sizes.
• 2 colors of contrasting ribbon
• Thread and sewing machine

Start by drawing out your witch feet. You want one piece, with a leg section and two shoes.

Cut your pattern piece apart where the tops of the shoes would be.

Cut two shoe pieces out. Cut 2 leg pieces out.
Cut a rectangle of fabric 2 inches longer than your dishtowel and 6″ tall.

Press the top and bottom of your larger fabric rectangle down.
Sew it to your dishtowel close to the folded edges.
I left the bottom binding of the dishtowel uncovered for contrast.

Fold one short edge of the fabric under twice and wrap it around to the back of the dish towel. Sew this down close to the edge.

Repeat for the other side.

Layer the ric rac so the smaller width is on top of the larger. Place your dishtowel over the layers and sew the ric rac to the back side of the towel so it peeps out. Turn the edges under at the beginning and end as you sew.

Set your dishtowel aside for now.

Sew a leg piece to a shoe piece, right sides together. Do this for both pieces.
Press the seam towards the shoe.

Sew six horizontal lines of stitching to each leg piece. Make sure they’re evenly spaced.
You can use the presser foot as a guide.

Place the two pieces right sides together. Sew around the pieces on all sides but the top.

Clip the curves and clip off fabric from the toe and the heel so it turns well.

Turn the piece right side out. It helps if you have something pointy, like a turning tool. . .or a chopstick.
Use it to make sure the toes and heels of your boots are nice and pointy.

Press the piece well. Turn the top under to the inside just a bit and sew the opening closed.

Fold the piece in half and finger press it to make a line.

Sew down this line to separate the legs and shoes.

Mark the halfway point of your dishtowel and match it to the center stitching line of the stockings.

Sew the stockings to the back side of the dishtowel.

Mmm. So cute!

But it needs something else . . .

Tie your two contrasting ribbons together to make two very small bows for the boots.
Make two larger bows for the towel and layer them on top of each other.
Sew all the bows on.

 

 

 I hope you enjoyed the tutorial for my witchy little dishtowel!

My Super Cool Fantastic Announcement is . . . (insert imaginary drum roll here)

A Brand New Flamingo Toes Etsy Shop!!!!

 If you don’t wish to sew your own witchy little dishtowel, you can buy a similar one at my new shop!!

There are just a few things there now, but I’ll be adding more all the time.
So check back often!!

Also – I’m entering this dishtowel in the CSI “Fall” Challenge! Check out all the great ideas there.

Visit thecsiproject.com


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  8. Cute project and a very good step by step tutorial too. I followed your link over from It’s so very Cheri’s linky party. I’m new to her site but am enjoying all the craft projects that were shared.

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  13. I LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing. Will you be selling these in your Etsy shop? I’d love to know ~

    Glad I found your blog. Guess I’m your newest follower. Stop by and say hi when you can…and have a great week!

    Pat

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  29. Pink all year round! (and, too, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so your dishtowel is just ahead of the game ;-)

    So cute! I might have to make up a set to match my witchy kitchen decor this year (it says: Witches Kitchen, Come in a Sit a Spell).

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  42. Beverly this is fantastic! I will be featuring this post on BCD on Sept. 24th and made sure to include your etsy shop info! I’d love to help you promote your shop and give you a free month of ad space on the blog. I love helping out people like you especially because you’ve helped me with so many wonderful posts! Let me know if that’s ok.

    Becca

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  48. I Love it! It is great and the pink is soooooo inspiring! I have been toiling over the fact that I am an American transplanted into Australia…It is spring here! How do I decorate for Spring Halloween? You have opened up a whole new world of ideas in my head with your Pink witch towel! Thank you so much!
    Kimberly

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  54. Oh, I love, love this because you used PINK! Where did you find the pink fabric with the cobwebs??

    Thanks so much for the pattern and tut. I’ll also check out your new shop.

    I’m visiting for Transformation Thursday. I’d love to have you come visit with me….oh, and don’t forget to tell me where to found that pink fabric. :0)

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  56. I love hot pink and black together. The spider web fabric you picked out is fabulous and add rick rack to that, and there is no way this towel could be anything other than fabulous. What a cute holiday decoration that uses a nontraditional color! Thank you for joining us at A Crafty Soiree! I always enjoy seeing your great ideas!

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  67. Holy Cheez-its…you need to sell this!
    Freaking adorable sister!
    FREAKING ADORABLE!!!

    I’d snatch on of these badboys up in a nanosecond!

    Gosh darn cute.

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