Easy-to-Make Monogram Bath Towels
![Beautiful Handmade Monogram Bath Towel Monogram Bath Towel and Sink](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/8/2/Original_Marian-Parsons-Monogram-Bath-Linens-Beauty_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400983183318.webp)
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Materials Needed:
- bath or hand towels
- washcloth, towel or hand towel in contrasting color
- coordinating all-purpose thread
- sewing machine with zigzag stitch
- scissors
- computer
- printer and printer paper
- pins
Cut Out Monogram
Prewash all towels. Select desired size and style of monogram in a word processing computer program. Print letter and place on towel to ensure proportions are visually appealing. Pin letter to washcloth, hand towel or towel selected in a color that contrasts with the towel that will be monogrammed. Use sharp scissors to cut around letter, leaving about 1/4-inch border. Remove pins and paper from letter. Trim and clean edges with scissors, if necessary. Tip: Select a block letter style. A font with lots of curves, details and skinny lines will be hard to cut and sew.
![Prewash all towels. Select desired size and style of monogram in a word processing computer program. Print letter and place on towel to ensure proportions are visually appealing. Pin letter to washcloth, hand towel or towel selected in a color that contrasts with the towel that will be monogrammed.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/8/1/Original_Marian-Parsons-Monogram-Bath-Linens-Step1_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400954399718.webp)
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![Use sharp scissors to cut around letter, leaving about 1/4-inch border. Remove pins and paper from letter. Trim and clean edges with scissors, if necessary. Tip: Select a block letter style. A font with lots of curves, details and skinny lines will be hard to cut and sew.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/8/0/Original_Marian-Parsons-Monogram-Bath-Linens-Step1B_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400954192397.webp)
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Pin Monogram
Center monogram cut-out on towel about an inch or two above bottom border. Pin letter into place, making sure it's straight and centered.
![Pin Letter on Bath Towel Pinning Blue Letter to White Towel](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/8/0/Original_Marian-Parsons-Monogram-Bath-Linens-Step2_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400953173559.webp)
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Sew Monogram
Set sewing machine to straight-stitch setting. Since terrycloth can bunch easily, use a long stitch for this step. Using a thread color that matches monogram, sew around letter perimeter, tacking it into place. Remove pins. If letter accidentally shifted while sewing, use a seam ripper, reposition letter and sew again. Once letter is tacked into place, trim edges, if necessary, to make them sharp. Tip: Terrycloth will unravel and shed a lot. Trimming the edges on this step will give a neater edge and minimize bulk for step 4.
![Set sewing machine to straight-stitch setting. Since terrycloth can bunch easily, use a long stitch for this step. Using a thread color that matches monogram, sew around letter perimeter, tacking it into place. Remove pins. If letter accidentally shifted while sewing, use a seam ripper, reposition letter and sew again.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/8/1/Original_Marian-Parsons-Monogram-Bath-Linens-Step3_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983138392.webp)
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![Once your monogram letter is tacked into place, trim edges, if necessary, to make them sharp. Tip: Terrycloth will unravel and shed a lot. Trimming the edges on this step will give a neater edge and minimize bulk for the next step.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/8/0/Original_Marian-Parsons-Monogram-Bath-Linens-Step3B_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400953233524.webp)
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Cover Raw Edges
To prevent shedding and give the monogram a clean edge, sew around perimeter of letter. Use a thread that matches monogram and set sewing machine on a zigzag stitch with a 0 stitch length. Allow machine to sew back and forth over edge of monogram, making sure all raw edges are covered. Trim loose threads. Tip: If using zigzag setting for first time, practice on an old towel or piece of fabric until satisfied with results. Terrycloth can be a challenge to work with, but using it for the monogram makes the entire towel absorbent, so it's functional and looks great.
![How to Make a Monogram Bath Towel Sewing Letter on Bath Towel](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/8/8/1/Original_Marian-Parsons-Monogram-Bath-Linens-Step4_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983138493.webp)
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