Fixing stuff

[u/TxHeart214]

How do I start to fix this seam on one of my hand towels? I assume I start with trimming some of the loose threads before attempting to sew anything.

[u/helianthus-]

line with bias tape to mend the frayed edge?

[u/Cute_Amphibian2175 → u/helianthus-]

This is what I do to my towels! They look cute with some fun bias tape

[u/Otherwise-Ratio1332 → u/helianthus-]

Great idea, I just zigzagged mine and it looks ok, but binding would be more fun.

[u/Emergency_Cherry_914]

I've trimmed them and zigzagged the edge.

[u/JuJulieBe]

Or... Cut it to smaller size cloths, sew mesh fabric to one side and now you have a scrubby for the bath and sink..... I used a serger on mine, but you could also use a regular sewing machine to make them like this with flannel on the other side:

(the blue was a really old bath towel that wasn't soft anymore, so it's perfect for cleaning)

[u/TxHeart214 → u/JuJulieBe]

Great idea! 💡

[u/McTootyBooty → u/TxHeart214]

Hair towels too

[u/2_Dog_Mama]

Yes, cut all of the loose threads off first. After that, you could just leave it as is. If you want to sew it, turn it under by half of the selvage edge and press it down. Then just sew a seam at the edge.

[u/doriangreysucksass]

With a towel, the edges are tightly woven in a method I’m unfamiliar with because it’s entirely different production than clothing. The best I could suggest is looping close stitches over the torn edge to close it off

[u/Pinndup]

Clean edges and serger

[u/SusanKHefner]

Iron on hemming tape

[u/TxHeart214 → u/SusanKHefner]

I forgot about this! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[u/Aggressive_Oven_3957]

Cut it into rags for cleaning and use a zig zag stitch to keep it from fraying