DIY Towel Teddy Bear Tutorial

This DIY towel teddy bear is one of the cutest things you can make with a towel. I get so happy whenever I am welcomed into a hotel room with animal towels–they are adorable! Sometimes, they even add eyes, nose, and mouth to make them even cuter. Imagine being welcomed with this cute bear towel, a welcome letter, a drink, and chocolates right when you enter your room–a great way to start a vacation, right? Aside from using these teddy bear towels as a bathroom or room decorations, they can be given as gifts or souvenirs.

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I absolutely loved this folding idea, so I decided to learn how to make one. It’s incredibly easy, fun, and not as hard as you might think. If you ever wondered how to make a washcloth teddy bear, you are on the right page. Making one only takes a few minutes of your time! Plus, it’s inexpensive and beginner-friendly, making it a great DIY gift. It’s also a fun activity you can do with the kids at home, so they don’t get bored while you’re folding the laundry. Read the step-by-step instructions or watch the video tutorial below to learn how to turn a towel into a teddy bear.

Materials for Teddy Bear Towel

• square towel
• ribbon
• jute twine, elastic, or rubber bands
• flat surface

How to Make a Towel Teddy Bear

Step 1:

Lay the towel flat.

Step 2:

Begin rolling from one edge until you reach the middle.

Step 3:

Repeat the process on the opposite side.

Step 4:

Rotate so it’s lying vertically.

Step 5:

Hold the top and twist.

Step 6:

Fold it towards the front.

Step 7:

Open the front a little bit, so it looks just like in the photo below.

Step 8:

Tie the top part to form the head of the teddy bear.

Step 9:

Pinch the top sides of the towel to form the ears.

Step 10:

Tie the ears with jute twine or elastic and you have a teddy bear towel. Make adjustments if needed.

Step 11:

Wrap the ribbon around the neck of the teddy bear and make a bow.

DIY Towel Teddy Bear Video Tutorial | YouTube