DIY French Towel Iron on Transfer
Today was the first day in awhile, that I had some spare time to work on some projects. I had planned on sharing a different project, a Lampshade actually, but I had a big craft fail and melted the darn thing with my iron. Sooo anyway… you’re getting this French Towel instead.
This is the graphic that I used, you can grab the Printable Transfer HERE
This is the Before pic. Just a plain Ikea Dish towel. These are crazy cheap… like less than a dollar I think.
I used my favorite Iron on Transfer Paper . It’s called Tap and it’s made by Lesley Riley. As far as I’m concerned it’s the Holy Grail of Transfer Papers!!! It takes less then a minute to iron on the transfer with Tap. Instant satisfaction!
Here’s Nanette modeling the towel. Now of course I don’t really need a model to show off a towel but … Nanette insisted … she’s a bit of a ham that one!
Debbie says
Hello Karen, Katie Watts asked, and no one has replied – can you please tell us if the transfers are washable, or will they fade? ALSO, what is the “white line around image” (Is the TAP transfer paper that doesn’t leave the “white box” around the image if you don’t trim it down? ) comment referring to? I don’t see any mention in your instructions about this. Appreciatively, Debbie
Katie Watts says
This is fantastic, can the transfers really be washproof to withstand the abuse that it will get as a tea towel?
And does the transfer paper work on wood and such like too??
Anonymous says
This is fantastic, can the transfers really be washproof to withstand the abuse that it will get as a tea towel?
And does the transfer paper work on wood and such like too??
Tutti Chic says
I so enjoy seeing all the new graphics etc you come up with. thank you for sharing with all of us! 🙂 chris
Heaven's Walk says
I want you to know, Karen, how much I appreciate all of your hard work and long hours you put in creating these graphics and sharing them with us. You are amazing, girl! I have some of those IKEA towels and just love them. And now I’m going to check at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for TAP, too! Thank you soooo much!
xoxo laurie
Katie says
What a great idea! I found you via the Crafterminds link promotional party! I’m a new follower! 🙂
Screaming Sardine says
This project is so simple, yet it adds such elegance to a simple towel. One of these days…with the right towel…I’m going to try this. Thanks for the inspiration. I stumbled this, btw.
Cheers,
Tracy Screaming Sardine
Sarah, Three Boys says
I have those towels! They are great and I really like what the printable adds. Takes it right out of IKEA and into
La Belle Maison. Perfect.