Keep Kitchen Towels Off The Floor With A Cute Alternative Solution

If you are passionate about creating a sweet cooking space in your home, then learning some stylish ways to bring a little kitsch into your kitchen can help you achieve your dream. No matter how much you decorate, though, you are likely to continue to face one of the most annoying little issues: a kitchen towel that slips off the oven door handle. Luckily, there is a way to add even more decor to the space while making sure your kitchen towel stops falling. Just alter your towels so you can hang them from the handle by tying them with ribbons.

If you are tired of your freshly-cleaned towels ending up on the floor every time you dry your hands or use the oven, then this is the perfect project for you. The ribbons add extra charm while holding the towel securely, solving two problems at once. TikToker literary_stitch shows how to do the project using fabric, but towels are a more functional option. 

For this project, you will need two cute kitchen towels that you can cut up, scissors, a safety pin, a ruler, and a sewing machine. You can choose from the best materials to look for when buying new kitchen towels, or you can focus on getting a pattern you like. The two towels can match for a cohesive look or have differing colors and patterns for a more whimsical, homemade aesthetic. For extra details like ruffles, you may need additional towels.

When attempting a project like this, you have lots of freedom to get the exact look you want. This includes adjusting the number of ribbons you use, adding features like lace or ruffles, and choosing the size and number of layers. Many people drape kitchen towels over the oven handle, and if you like this look, you have two good options. Cut your kitchen towel in half and use one portion for the ribbons, or fold the towel in half and cut the holes through both layers of fabric near the fold, using another towel for the ribbons.

Once you've made some decisions, measure and mark where you need to cut to ensure even holes and ribbons. Cut as needed, leaving seam allowances for the ribbons. Also, remember that thicker materials are harder to work with, especially when it comes to smaller pieces, like the bows. To make the ribbon, sew the fabric together to create a tube, then attach the safety pin to one end and pull it through the tube to turn it inside out. Sew the ends shut, insert a ribbon through each hole, and tie it around the oven handle. 

Take safety seriously by ensuring the ribbons are not close enough to the stovetop to catch fire. This may include removing the towel when using the stove. And considering how often you should really be washing your kitchen towels, you may want fewer bows to make removal easier.