Have some old towels that no longer work in the bathroom but you just hate to throw them out? I often found myself with this problem until I went looking for some cool DIY ideas to use those old towels I had been saving. Turn them into bath slippers, hand towels, and even creative pet furniture. There are so many creative DIY ideas for old towels, I was super surprised. The upcycled towel swimsuit is officially my favorite DIY of 2018. Summer style on a budget, what could be better? I am currently making the big beach blanket, and I can already tell it is going to be super cute. You can’t buy this creative idea in stores, either. Get busy making one for yourself! Free sewing patterns and tutorials, with plenty of no sew options for turning old towels into something useful, too.
DIY Ideas for Old Towels
1. Magic Carpet Cat Hammock From An Old Towel
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Yeah, my cat is spoiled. I just learn how to turn a towel into a cat hammock and it makes for some serious entertainment, especially since I work from home. For a cheap way to entertain your pet or craft a gift for the person who has everything but this, I highly recommend this DIY cat hammock.
2. Easy Beach Towel Swim Cover Up
This inexpensive DIY idea could make a cool DIY gift idea for teens or adults. Learn how to turn and old or new towel into a cute and colorful swimsuit coverup for the pool, beach or lake.
3. Old Towels Dish Mat
The dish drying mats they sell in stores are ok, but they are either boring or have patterns that in no way match my kitchen. Since this item often gets left out for all to see, why not make this custom, washable and super cute drying mat made from towels. Learn how with this step by step tutorial from one of my favorite sewing blogs, Noodle Head.
4. DIY Unpaper Towels
Save some money and perhaps a tree or two. This eco-friendly cloth paper towel can be rolled up to replace those disposable paper towels that are not good for the environment. Learn how to make some for your kitchen with these simple how-to complete with full instructions and gorgeous photos. Make some with old (or new) towels and leftover fabric for a bright and cheery addition to any kitchen. Step by step sewing tutorial if you visit the link above. This is my go to DIY gift for housewarming, hostess gifts and neighbors at Christmas.
5. Old Towel DIY Bath Pouf
Do you love diy ideas old towels? This old towel diy bath pouf idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the towel bath pouf. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Rufflesandstuff has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
6. Hand Towel Bib
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I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this hand towel bib idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
7. Old Flip Flops Bath Towel Slipppers
This old flip flops bath towel slipppers idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Craftynest to see every step.
8. Upcycled Eco-Friendly Produce Bags
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Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This upcycled eco-friendly produce bags idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
9. Beefy Bolster Pillow from Old Towels
Beefy Bolster Pillow from Old Towels – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Curbly’s full tutorial for all the details.
10. Reuse towel into a bath robe for children
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This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the bath robe children. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
11. Old Towels Bath Mat
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this old towels bath mat idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
12. DIY Towel Wrap
Give this diy towel wrap idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stucks finished. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Sistersofthewildwest to see every step.
13. Old Towel To New Washcloths
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This old towel to new washcloths idea nails easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the towel new washcloths. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
14. Handmade Baby Toys
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this handmade baby toys idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out So Sew Easy’s full tutorial for all the details.
15. Dish Towel as Dog Toy
Ever crave a fun DIY? This dish towel as dog toy idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Everythingdogblog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
16. DIY Towel Elephant
I have always loved fun crafts, and this diy towel elephant idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Icreativeideas at the link.
17. Bountiful Beach Blankets
This bountiful beach blankets idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Mymateriallife to see every step.
18. DIY Soap Pouch
Why make it complicated? This diy soap pouch idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the soap pouch. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Whimsy Love for the complete recipe.
19. Towel Bath Rugs DIY
Towel Bath Rugs DIY? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Finecraftguild’s full tutorial for all the details.
22. Stay Put Kitchen Towel
Try this stay put kitchen towel idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Pin Sew Press to see every step.
25. Sunbathing Companion
Looking for handmade goods that actually works? This sunbathing companion idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Verydarkhorse has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
26. DIY Towel Bibs
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this diy towel bibs idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the towel bibs. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Theprojectcorner at the link.
28. DIY Towel Apron
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this diy towel apron idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stucking like something you would actually buy in a store. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Extrasforme for the complete recipe.
32. Towel To Poolside Robe
Put this towel to poolside robe idea on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Grosgrainfab to see every step.
33. Braided Rug
Credit where it is due – Sistersofthewildwest really delivers on a fun DIY, this braided rug idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Sistersofthewildwest for the complete recipe.
34. Terry Cats
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this terry cats idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the terry cats. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Dollmaker’s full tutorial for all the details.
