Eco- Towels

These eco-towels are a great way to help cut down on the use of paper towels. It has really been an easy and inexpensive way for our family to help do our part.

 

Materials Needed:

* sewing machine

* washclothes / dishclothes /  rags

* 3/4 inch width velcro

* empty paper towel role

* a strong glue

* paper towel holder 

Tips:

To keep costs down I used my left over pieces of velcro from other projects. I also got the washclothes on sale at Kmart. The cost was $2.99 for a pack of 8.

Connecting the washclothes - First remove all tags from the clothes. Then cut your velcro into approx 2 inch long strips. Next cut those strips in half long way.

Velcro Placement Template

lines on the side are to show where the velcro is to be placed

lines on the side are to show where the velcro is to be placed

Cut velcro the length of the cardboard paper towel role. Then glue the rough side and the soft side on opposite sides of the role. Finally secure the velcro until the glue drys.

Lastly attach all of your washclothes together, attach your washcloth chain to the velcro on the paper towel tube, role the washclothes around the tube, and drop your new role of eco towels onto your holder.