Reusable Paper Towels Sewing Pattern

Every year I try to add another sewing project to my kitchen. Usually something that helps update and save our family some money.

Sewing DIY unpaper towels is the perfect project to start with. These reusable paper towels are not only eco-friendly but also incredibly simple to make—even if you're new to sewing.

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Sewing unpaper towels is the perfect sustainable project to add to your kitchen. These reusable paper towels are not only eco-friendly but also incredibly simple to make—even if you're new to sewing.

Using flannel fabric for your unpaper towels is the best choice because flannel becomes more absorbent with each wash. Plus, you can upcycle fabric scraps or even use old sheets or clothes to create projects.

Whether you’re sewing for yourself, your family, or as thoughtful gifts, unpaper towels are a small but impactful step toward a greener kitchen.

VIDEO: Sewing Unpaper Towels

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Make your own reusable unpaper towels for the kitchen to clean up messes and spills.

How to Sew DIY Reusable Paper Towel

Materials Needed

1/4 yard white organic cotton - flannel, cotton, knit
Thread

Step 1

Cut out two rectangles in either a 9.5" x 8" or 10.5" x 9".

Step 2

With Right Sides Together (RST), pin your two pieces of fabric together. Mark a 1.5" opening in the middle of one side of the square.

Stitch around the square.

Step 3

Trim threads and clip the corners of your towel.

Step 4

Turn right side out. Push the corners out. Topstitch around the outside of the reusable paper towel.

Step 5

Stitch an X across the top of the unpaper towel. From one corner to the other.

That's it. Now you can fold them and put them in a drawer or basket. You can use an empty paper towel roll and roll them together. Or just store them stacked together on the countertop.

Once they are dirty, place them in a laundry basket and make sure to wash them well and sanitize. After each wash, the flannel material will absorb more and more and get softer and softer.

This is such a great project for beginners, even younger children will enjoy this project. They can choose fun fabrics that they enjoy using in the kitchen.

My children love using these as napkins during meals. They get to pick their favorite print. It makes cleaning up much easier. Plus, they aren't as rough as paper towels, so they are softer on the skin.