towel tops::Cut a standard dishtowel in the middle leaving both ends in tact towel tops

towel tops::Cut a standard dishtowel in the middle leaving both ends in tact.
Use the line on the pattern to lay the pattern on the lengthwise grain of the fabric.
Cut out two of the pattern pieces.
Trim and notch seam where necessary.
Turn right sides out.
Press smooth so that all seams are on the edge.
Fold at this mark and meet in the center.
Stitch in to place and zig zag or serge raw edge of towel.
Gather the raw edge of the towel so that it will fit the open area at the bottom of the pattern.
Set the towel on one layer of the joined fabric pieces at the bottom opening.
Pin in place between the seams.
Press the seam to the inside of the fabric pieces.
Press under the other layer of the fabric.
Top stitch the fabric through all the layers.
Make a button hole, sized to your button or to your knob size, depending on which version you are making.
If you are using a limp fabric, you may want to interface the fabric area.
Serging or zigzagging the raw edge of the towel, before assembling it, adds strength through many laundering.
Use holiday fabric to make them for every holiday.
Be creative and embellish the towel or top with lace or embroidery.