January 20, 2020

Coastal DIY: Bohemian Beach Towel

Summer is the perfect time to get crafty and make some fun things for your coastal home or next beach vacation. These easy and inexpensive towels are sure to make a splash!

Coastal DIY: Bohemian Beach Towel

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:

  • White, 100% cotton towel
  • Rit liquid dye
  • Bucket or large bowl
  • 2 yards fringed cotton trim (I found this at Hobby Lobby)
  • Fray Check
  • Sewing machine with white cotton thread
  • Scissors
  • Large elastic bands

DIRECTIONS:


Step 1: Wrap Elastic Bands Around the Towel to Create Patterns

I tested out three different styles and patterns on towels. The pink towel was only dyed on the two ends of the towel. I wrapped four elastic bands about 1½ inches apart (as shown below). I used two to three elastic bands on each stripe and made sure they were very snug. For the single green circle in the center of the towel, I picked the towel up from the very center and then added six elastic bands about 1-inch apart.


Step 2: Prepare the Dye

In a bucket or large bowl, mix about 1/3 of a bottle of Rit liquid dye with about 1/2 gallon of hot water.


Step 3: Dip the Towel in the Dye

Always dye with hot water and rinse with cold water. It will help the dye set. Also adding a couple tablespoons of white vinegar in the rinse water can help keep the colors more vibrant.


Step 4: Rinse Out the Dye

Because I wanted to keep my dye patterns in specific spots on the towels and wanted to keep the rest of the towel crisp white, I was very careful when rinsing the dye out. I ran the dyed portions of the towel under running cold water for quite awhile. When the water started to run clear, I removed the rubber bands (the easiest way is to just cut them with a pair of scissors).

To help set the color, rinse the dyed portions of the towels in a some cold water with a couple tablespoons of white vinegar.

Line dry or put the towels in the dryer.


Step 5: Pin the Trim to the Ends of the Towel

Cut the fringed trim to the length of the towel's widths. Pin the trim to the ends of the towel. Turn the raw edges of the trim under.


Step 6: Sew the Trim to the Towel

Using a sewing machine, sew the trim onto the towel.


Step 7: Prevent the Edges of the Trim From Fraying

Apply a small amount of Fray Check to the edges of the trim. Allow it it to dry completely.

Summer is the perfect time to get crafty and make some fun things for your or next beach vacation. These easy and inexpensive towels are sure to make a splash! 

Coastal DIY:

Bohemian Beach Towel
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