Craft Ideas-Silhouette Challenge: Kitchen Towels

It's time for another craft ideas- Silhouette Challenge.  Going into these challenges, I was extremely excited about getting my machine out and dusting it off.

  When I first purchased it, I had all these grandiose craft ideas of silhouette projects I was going to do, but then life got in the way (doesn't that happen?)  Well, doing these monthly challenges was just the motivation I needed to make it happen.

Last month, I made a cute Easter egg hunt pail. You can see it, here.

This month, I wanted to make something with my silhouette for my kitchen.  I've been seeing the cutest black and white towels everywhere I look, so I decided to use my machine and make some of my own for a whole lot less expensive.

This was a fun project and turned out really cute!

Supplies Needed:

Grainsack Towels

Silhouette Cameo Machine

Silhouette Heat Transfer Material Vinyl in Black

Iron

Clean White Cloth

Silhouette-Craft Ideas Dish Cloth Instructions:

Step 1// Using your Silhouette machine, cut out your vinyl image.  Make sure if you are using words, you are doing it backward, so that when transferred onto the fabric it reads the right way.

Step 2// Place your vinyl where you want it on the towel.  Smooth it down.

Step 3// Using a hot iron and a clean white towel, press the iron over the image for approximately 10 minutes.  I used a high heat setting.  Continue moving it back and forth instead of leaving it rest on the towel to avoid burning your fabric! I have read some places that you only need to leave it for 3-5 minutes.  It definitely was longer for me.

Step 4// The last step is to peel away the clear backing from the vinyl.  You will see that the image adhered.  If it did not, smooth it back down and continue heating with your iron.  If it stuck, then peel off the clear backing, place your towel down again, and continue to heat to set it for a few more minutes.

Then you're done. That's it!

 I made a set of three kitchen towels each with a different image.  Here is the completed set.

I was really scared of this silhouette-craft idea project for some reason, but truly it was not too difficult! You should definitely give it a try.

Ready to see the other fabulous silhouette-Craft Ideas this month?

How to Make Sweet Personalized Art With Silhouette Sketch Pens – DIY Passion

Pac Man Family Car Decals – Morena's Corner

Painted Decor Using SVG File – Hob Nail House

April Silhouette Challenge – Kitchen Towels – My Life From Home

Showers Bring Flowers Umbrella – The Deans List

Smile Pillow using Silhouette Fabric Stabilizer – Knock It Off Kim

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman made with Silhouette Freezer Paper Stencil – Tried and True Blog

British Phone Booth Art – Dwell Beautiful

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To life feeling like home!

XO,