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!
Jeannie
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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Terrie Mathison
January 16, 2012 @ 2:27 pm
These are so cute! They just made m list to make!!!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
January 16, 2012 @ 2:27 pm
Cute, cute, cute. This is so cute. Great tutorial too. Hugs, Marty
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
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.
Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry
January 16, 2012 @ 4:16 pm
You ALWAYS amaze me with your cute projects! I am soooo pinning these….
Shevy
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!
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January 16, 2012 @ 4:34 pm
Very cute! Wish I had thought of this myself!
Elise
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
Jennie Bender
January 16, 2012 @ 8:46 pm
Super cute, Julie=)
Shari
January 16, 2012 @ 9:01 pm
So cute! Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
January 17, 2012 @ 3:55 am
These are fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}
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!!
Jody
January 18, 2012 @ 12:11 am
You make this look so easy! I am totally going to try this! Thanks for the inspiration!
chibiwow
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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Cindy
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!
Karla Medina
January 19, 2012 @ 2:25 am
OH my gosh!! These are adorable!! These are going on my to do list. Love your ideas 🙂
Dusty Coyote
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!!
Shabby chic Sandy
January 20, 2012 @ 4:11 am
These are adorable–what a talent you are!
grateful girl
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!
Jennifer Wiser
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!
rhonda sexton
January 20, 2012 @ 9:13 pm
how absolutely adorable! you have the best ideas. 🙂
Ms. Redo
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
elnorac
February 11, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
Thanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial! So quick and easy, yet makes great results.
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March 10, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
Those are super cute!! Fabulous!! 🙂
Team Craftwell
July 25, 2012 @ 3:17 pm
So cute, and great tutorial!
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Our Pinteresting Family
August 15, 2012 @ 4:47 pm
Those are awesome! Fantastic tutorial. I found this on Pinterest. 🙂
Rachel
November 5, 2012 @ 3:42 pm
Love these! I'm going to use the idea for my daughter's birthday shirt.
SERAFINA
February 26, 2013 @ 5:06 pm
OMG these are THE cutest kitchen towels !! Thank you so much for the tutorial !
Gweny
March 1, 2014 @ 11:03 pm
I show wish you had patterns to your tutorials.. I can't draw to save my life.. lol