How to sew a corner-towel?

Many mothers consider a terry towel for children to be simply an indispensable thing, because it is convenient to wrap a baby in it after a bath, it absorbs moisture well and keeps warm. A must-have item is the hood. Unfortunately, today they are quite expensive, almost like bathrobes for adults. Inexpensive models have a lot of disadvantages - they are not soft enough, do not absorb well, embroidery is often pricked, and in terms of size they do not always meet the expectations of mothers. If you want to get a really high-quality thing, then today we will tell you how to sew a corner-towel yourself.

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How are baby towels different from adults?

As a rule, before the birth of a baby, we stock up on many necessary things - this list can be endless, and it is important not to forget anything. The child should be provided with everything - from diapers, vests, bonnets, sliders, hats to towels. He must have his own personal belongings, in particular towels.

Important! Parents should never use children's hygiene products, as this violates all the rules and can result in serious problems.

Children's models from adults differ not only in color, they are more delicate, soft, incredibly pleasant to the touch, which is very important for the baby. He will certainly like the thick terry cloth; it does not dry the skin and does not cause irritation.

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Features of choosing baby towels

Modern manufacturers offer a huge selection of such accessories, in different sizes and colors, of course, each mother herself decides what to choose. If you purchase the first thing you get, not having examined it enough, then the risk of falling into your hands of poor-quality goods increases.

Therefore, the following factors must be considered when choosing:

• Check the towel on the cheek or back of the hand. It should be pleasant to the touch and soft, without extraneous inclusions and splintering.
• Really high-quality fabrics do not crumble, they do not leave fibers on their hands.
• Good products have a uniform color, uniform color, clear pattern.
• You can even smell it. If the smell seems natural, fresh, without perfumes, oil or synthetic impurities, then you can take the thing without hesitation.

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Which fabric to choose?

When buying a finished product or choosing a fabric in order to sew a towel for a newborn with a hood with your own hands, you need to make sure that it is really high-quality and suitable for this. Let's take a closer look at the best fabric options that you can safely buy.

Cotton

This material is considered the best for sewing baby towels. The fabric should be double-sided terry, natural, hygroscopic, gentle baby skin that does not harm.

The most high-quality long-fiber cotton for the manufacture of bath accessories is supplied by Egypt and Pakistan. Their products cost several times more expensive than domestic counterparts, but at the same time they fully satisfy the requirements of caring parents, in particular due to excellent absorbent qualities and a pile length of 5 mm.

Important! Ideal option - one hundred percent organic cotton.

Bamboo

The shelves of modern stores are littered with goods from this material, they are positioned as natural. But in fact, this is a hoax, because this fiber is artificial, extracted from cellulose. Yes, the fabric is soft, not electrified, but compared to cotton, it is less hygroscopic. Moreover, such products dry for a very long time.

Eucalyptus

Often, eucalyptus fibers are added to the cotton to give it a silkiness. The fabric is pleasant to the touch, soft, does not absorb dust, is hygroscopic, but, unfortunately, it is short-lived and quickly worn away.

Microfiber

This is a modern, innovative material that, like a sponge, absorbs moisture. It dries quickly in the air and is considered quite durable. In addition, it is hypoallergenic, erases easily, any dirt is well removed from it.

Important! Such micro-fabrics can be folded compactly, they last longer than natural ones and are characterized by high strength indicators.

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How to sew a baby towel on your own?

Even if you've never done sewing before, you can easily cope with the task, you can figure out how to sew a towel with a corner for a newborn.

To work in advance, prepare:

• sewing machine;
• scissors;
• threads
• the cloth;
• pins.

How to choose the material - you already know, well, or you can use a thin terry sheet.

Important! It is also necessary to determine the size, keep in mind that even for the smallest child, a segment should be taken at least 100 per 100 cm. If you take a piece more, then the product will last much longer.

The main steps in the manufacture of towels:

• Think about how you will process the edges. This can be done with the help of a slanting inlay, ready-made braid or overcast seam, if your machine has such a function. You will need braids or tape from 5 to 8 m - it all depends on the size of the product itself.

Important! You can do it easier, cut strips of 5 cm wide from colored cotton fabric, then sew them into one strip, and then process the edges of the hood and towels with it.

• Now cut out the rectangle or square of the required size. Most often it is square products that are sewn, because in this case the corner for the hood gets equal sides, which, of course, is convenient for covering.
• Then, for the hood, cut a triangle from the piece of fabric left over from the previous step.
• Fold the two parts, align the triangle with the sides of the main square and the angle, then stitch. The line should be no wider than 0.7 cm. As a result, you will get a hood.

Important! You can make “ears” on it, it is recommended to attach them at this stage.

• Work the edges. Stitch the sharpening in any way that is most acceptable to you. The easiest option is to fold the strip halfway outward, iron it, then stitch it to the front side, turn it inside out, and stitch it clearly along the seam. You will get a wonderful finishing edging.

So you made a towel with a corner for newborns with your own hands.

Important! If you want, you can make a small embroidery, a nice little pattern, an inscription with the baby's initials or a funny little animal. Your child will certainly appreciate your efforts when he grows up.

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How to care for a baby towel?

To keep the product in good condition for a long time, consider the following nuances in caring for it:

• Machine wash should only be done in the delicate wash mode, be sure to include the additional rinse function.
• Water temperature should not exceed 60 degrees.
• Washing gels and powders are best used for children specially designed for newborns.
• To add fluffiness to the product, you can add a little salt when rinsing.
• The spin speed should not exceed 800 revolutions.
• Ironing a towel is recommended at a temperature not exceeding 150 degrees.

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Remember the most important thing: it is unacceptable to save on children's things, because the well-being and health of the child depends on them.It is better to spend a little more time choosing, but to buy a really high-quality, albeit expensive, product. Believe me, all your efforts will be paid off with a cheerful and cheerful smile of the baby. How to sew a towel with a hood for a child - you now know, you can choose the fabric yourself, which means that you should not have problems with this product.