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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…
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.
Folding Tip
Make sure the proportions of the head, body, and legs are correct.
