Recipe for a Sweet Treat {Kitchen Towel}
These little Sweet Treat kitchen towels were inspired by my love for birthday cakes. I do love a good birthday cake! I love looking at themandI love eating them. I also love a quick and easy sewing project. That’s why I’m loving these little cakes in my kitchen. And the best part is, they’re totally fat-free!
Want the recipe?
Just start with some basic flour sack towels…These came from Wal-Mart, but you can also buy online for a great deal here.
Whip up a pattern for the cake pedestal by cutting it out of paper. Remember when making a pattern, it’s best to fold the paper in half to cut so both sides are symmetrical.
Next, choose a piece of fabric for the pedestal and adhere Heat N Bond or a similar iron-on adhesive to the back, following the directions on the package.
Then, use the pattern to cut out the pedestal and iron it onto a towel.
Make a zig-zag stitch around the border of the fabric to complete the appliqué.
Next, you’re ready to add the frosting. Cut 3 equal lengths of ruffle trim (approximately 5 inches each). Pin the bottom layer just above the cake pedestal and then sew it on with a simple straight stitch.
Repeat with the next 2 layers of frosting, slightly overlapping each onto the one before.
Add the birthday candles by cutting tiny strips of fabric and sewing them on with a straight stitch.
Don’t forget to light the candles by painting on some tiny flames with gold acrylic paint.
Bon Appétit!
{My apologies for the quality of these pics. They’re just a little wacky this time. Sorry!}
I’m sharing this recipe with a few of these friends.
**Happy birthday today to my good friend, Jenny! Wish I could be there to share a piece of your cake!
January 16, 2012 @ 1:43 pm
So fLippin adorable! How cute! I wish I could use my sewing machine. Maybe I'll learn this year.
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January 16, 2012 @ 2:27 pm
These are so cute! They just made m list to make!!!
January 16, 2012 @ 2:27 pm
Cute, cute, cute. This is so cute. Great tutorial too. Hugs, Marty
January 16, 2012 @ 3:07 pm
Those are just adorable, Julie! Love the ease of making them; thanks for the tutorial. These would probably be great for my daughter's kitchen as my son-in-law loves to bake.
January 16, 2012 @ 4:16 pm
You ALWAYS amaze me with your cute projects! I am soooo pinning these….
January 16, 2012 @ 4:18 pm
those are so cute!! they are definitely going on my list of sewing projects! now i just need to get my sewing machine set up again so I can try them out!
January 16, 2012 @ 4:34 pm
Very cute! Wish I had thought of this myself!
January 16, 2012 @ 5:45 pm
I am in LOVE with these towels!!!! They are gonna make the perfect birthday gifts for friends and teachers!!
Thanks for the tutorial!!
Elise
January 16, 2012 @ 8:46 pm
Super cute, Julie=)
January 16, 2012 @ 9:01 pm
So cute! Thanks for sharing.
January 17, 2012 @ 3:55 am
These are fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
January 17, 2012 @ 1:51 pm
I didn't even know Walmart sold flour sack towels! They are great for drying…so absorbent! But who would want to use these, since they are so darn cute! Bravo!!
January 18, 2012 @ 12:11 am
You make this look so easy! I am totally going to try this! Thanks for the inspiration!
January 18, 2012 @ 3:33 am
They're too cute to just to be dirtied in the kitchen, I know thus defeats the purpose but I can't help it. This is really much appreciated tutorial.
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January 18, 2012 @ 7:33 pm
Love, love, love these!! They are going to go on my 2012 monthly sewing project list!! Thanks for the inspiration!
January 19, 2012 @ 2:25 am
OH my gosh!! These are adorable!! These are going on my to do list. Love your ideas 🙂
January 19, 2012 @ 2:48 am
Oh wow so pretty and PERFECTLY done. Great colors! Wow! I also LOVE that Fratelli range. It's my dream range, but I don't have gas hookups and have never seen an electric one in the US. Darn!!
January 20, 2012 @ 4:11 am
These are adorable–what a talent you are!
January 20, 2012 @ 4:25 pm
These are just so cute! What a great gift for newlyweds or for a girl's first apartment! Adorable! I will definitely be sharing this idea on my blog for folks to visit you for your great tutorial! (And maybe making myself this weekend since I need some rainy day crafts!)Thanks! Love your blog!
January 20, 2012 @ 8:52 pm
thank you for the towels and the birthday wish on your "famous" blog 🙂 I am honored to be your friend and blessed by your giving and sweet spirit — I love you friend!
January 20, 2012 @ 9:13 pm
how absolutely adorable! you have the best ideas. 🙂
January 21, 2012 @ 2:16 am
These are so stinkin' cute I can hardly stand it. You are just amazing! Thanks for sharing with us, I found you at A Little Knick Knack. Hugs ~ Mary
February 11, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
Thanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial! So quick and easy, yet makes great results.
March 10, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
Those are super cute!! Fabulous!! 🙂
July 25, 2012 @ 3:17 pm
So cute, and great tutorial!
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August 15, 2012 @ 4:47 pm
Those are awesome! Fantastic tutorial. I found this on Pinterest. 🙂
November 5, 2012 @ 3:42 pm
Love these! I'm going to use the idea for my daughter's birthday shirt.
February 26, 2013 @ 5:06 pm
OMG these are THE cutest kitchen towels !! Thank you so much for the tutorial !
March 1, 2014 @ 11:03 pm
I show wish you had patterns to your tutorials.. I can't draw to save my life.. lol