
DIY Monogrammed Tea Towels
Level:
Beginner
How-To:
Home Decor
MATERIALS:
- Linens
- Large stovetop pot
- Strainer
- Bowl
- Stirring stick
- Knife
- Monogram
- Iron
- Water
- Salt
- Vinegar
- Dye source material (Beets, blackberries, onion skins, coffee, or turmeric)
DIRECTIONS:
- Cut up desired natural material (beets, blackberries, onion skins etc.) and dump into large stovetop pot
- Add water to your stovetop (Use 2x the amount of the dye source material so for one cup of beets, 2 cups of water.)
- Let simmer for 1 hr
- Strain and let cool
- Soak tea towel in dye. The longer you let it soak the richer the color will be.
- Let dry
- Wash linens
- Once freshly washed and dried, add monogram with iron
- Enjoy!
Tea Towel Prep:
- If you are using a new item, wash it before starting your project
- Based on your dye you will place your towels into simmering water for approx 30 mins-1hr.
- For fruit based dyes use ¼ cup of salt and 4 cups of water
- For vegetable based dyes use 1 cup of vinegar and 4 cups of water