In my baby’s room I have 4 cute little cartoonish animal pictures. When I sit and rock him I look at those pictures and it was one of those pictures that gave me the inspiration for this towel. It’s a cute and quirky Dragon Hooded Towel:
Is he a dinosaur or is he a dragon? Well, he could be either, but I’ll give you a clue (if the post title wasn’t enough). Mine breathes fire. But you want to call it a dino? He (or she) could be that too.
I am so happy with how this hooded towel turned out. I started out making him not quite sure what I was going to do, but the end result is great! I think this is my favorite hooded towel so far.
Dragon Hooded Towel Tutorial:
Supplies Needed:
- 1 bath towel in any color
- 1 hand towel in the same color
- 1 hand towel in an accent color
- Small amounts of white and black fabric and iron on transfer paper
Instructions:
Because I have done several hooded towel posts already, I am not going to go into great detail about all of this. The frog towel post has a lot of detail about how to do all of this, so refer to that if you need the help.
But here’s a rundown. Start out by cutting your hand towel in half. Fold the finished edge of 1 piece in about 3-4 inches and sew it in place. Turn it over and work on the back of that.
Cut out your eyes and put iron on paper on the back of them. Iron them in place where you want them to go and then use a tight zig zag applique stitch to sew them in place:
Now use the other half of your hand towel to cut out a snout. It’s basically just a circle cut in half. Then I used felt to cut out a bunch of teeth. Place your teeth between the two halves of the circle facing inward.
Put your top piece in place and sew around the snout leaving the straight edge open. Turn it right side out. Now place your snout where you want it (just below the eyes) on your towel and run a tight zig zag stitch across the straight edge. (BUT-if you want him to breathe fire, put some fire under there before you stitch:
When you stitch it should catch your fire and hold it in place. If it doesn’t just stitch it on.
To make the spikes use your accent color and cut out triangles. I did 4 spikes so I needed 8 triangles:
Now sew two sides of your triangles and turn them right side out.
For the spike on the top of the towel I cut a small slit (about 2-3 inches) above the eyes on my dragon, wedged the spike down in there and then sewed it closed from the underside.
Then, to do the other three, simply fold your towel in half so that the face is on the inside. Line your spikes up so they are facing inside just like you did with the teeth before. Do a zigzag down the towel. This will both from the hood and sew your spikes in place:
Turn your hood right side out and you should have a cute little dinosaur or dragon face looking back at you! Roar!
To attach the hood to the towel simple center it on the towel and do a zigzag stitch to hold it in place. To see how I do it check out the frog again.
Isn’t he is cute?
And the dragon is too. Hee hee! 
One more:
If you like this guy you need to check out is friends!
Helby says
September 13, 2012 at 2:12 pmSo cute!! Great job!
Kim H says
September 13, 2012 at 6:16 pmADORABLE!!!!
Grammy Pammy says
September 13, 2012 at 10:57 pmLove it!!! That’s the best one yet!!!
Karen says
September 14, 2012 at 11:58 amThese are so cute. My niece and nephew would love them; especially the angry birds. Well maybe it’s me that really likes the angry birds, but they really are all cute!
Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft says
September 14, 2012 at 1:54 pmThis is the cutest thing ever! I’ll need to make one for my son! I’d love for you to link this project up to Do Something Crafty Friday: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/09/do-something-crafty-57/
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
September 15, 2012 at 1:21 amOh my is that ever Soooooo Cute!!! And so is your adorable little model. Thanks for making me smile ;)
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Wildly Original linky party is open.
Britni says
September 15, 2012 at 3:34 amOh my gosh this is adorable! I love it! And all your other towels are so cute too. I bet there are a few adults that would love the angry bird version ;) I would be thrilled if you shared this at my Throwback Thursday party. I hope to see you there and thanks so much for sharing such an adorable project! :) http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-10/
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
September 15, 2012 at 6:07 pmSo stinkin’ cute! I’ve wanted to make a hooded towel for my little guy for a while….I’m pinning this now!!
Thank you so much for linking up with us at Keep Calm & Link Up this week! We love getting to see your new projects and ideas each week! Have an awesome weekend!! :)
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
September 15, 2012 at 10:42 pmThis is your cutest one to date! I love the little dragon! So adorable! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!
Hani Shabbir says
September 16, 2012 at 5:28 pmPure cuteness! You will rock if you start custom towel business on the side blogging too. :) Thanks for linking up at the Friday Fun Party.
Have a nice Sunday.
[email protected] says
September 17, 2012 at 2:37 pmAdorable! Oh, and the dragon towel, too. :) Reminds me of my little ones (now, 10, 14, and 17) watching Dragon Tails all the time. Smiling Mom memory.
Crafty Little People says
September 18, 2012 at 1:31 amThis is fabulous. You are very clever. I have just discovered your inspiring blog and become a follower on Facebook. I would love it if you visited my blog and if you like it become a follower of my art and craft activities with my kids – http:/lpcrafts.blogspot.com.au
Christine says
September 19, 2012 at 11:49 pmI want that towel for my nephew!! SOOO CUTE!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
Britni says
September 20, 2012 at 6:15 amYou already know how much I love this adorable dragon towel, but I wanted to thank you for sharing at my Throwback Thursday party. I’d love to see you again this week :)
Noelle says
September 22, 2012 at 2:23 pmhaha this is so adorable! I wish i had a little boy to make this for!
Thank you for sharing
[email protected] says
September 22, 2012 at 7:35 pmYes, he is sooooo cute — and so is the dragon towel! Adorable, both of them! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
Jenn says
October 1, 2012 at 3:19 amThis is so stinkin cute!
Trish says
October 2, 2012 at 12:33 amI love your hooded towels & have made several for my toddler, but now her teenage cousins want them too….how do I alter the pattern to fit a teenager? Should I use a whole hand towel?
Amber says
October 2, 2012 at 2:10 amI wold actually think you would do it the same but maybe find the biggest bath towel you possibly could? I don’t know!
Gweny says
May 13, 2013 at 1:17 pmI doubt this will be read.. But as far as the teen size.. I would use a solid color beach towel and a bath towel for the hood.. Just a thought..
Amber says
May 15, 2013 at 7:39 amGood idea!
Beatrice says
October 6, 2012 at 5:22 amHe’s so cuuuute. I hope to find the time soon to do one for my goodchild.
Thanks, Beatrice
kuazue says
October 6, 2012 at 7:00 amOh my..thanks 2 you. i’ve been thinking to make one for my little man…
till i make 1..then i connect you back…!!!
thanks again dear!
Hannah says
October 11, 2012 at 11:30 amLOVE your adorable hooded towels! You are way too clever!
Have to add this to my sewing projects! I would love for you to check out my creations, here:
http://welivedhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/p/sewing.html
<3 Hannah
Leslie says
November 3, 2012 at 2:29 amJust made it and I LOVE it! Great instructions. These towels are even cuter in person!
Amber says
November 3, 2012 at 12:38 pmSO happy to hear that!! :)
Maretta says
January 3, 2013 at 8:57 amMy grandson would love any of them, but I’m especially fond of the dragon for some reason!
Dede says
January 29, 2013 at 9:28 amHow did the felt wash? did it fall apart? Is there something better that you used?
Amber says
January 29, 2013 at 1:44 pmYou know, I gave that as a gift so I don’t know for sure. I know felt can get kind of pilly so you can definitely use something else if you want.
robin says
March 3, 2013 at 5:42 pmI can’t find the link for theattern pieces dragon pattern piecs and some of the other towel patterns. Thank you! they are darling!
Amber says
March 4, 2013 at 1:08 pmI didn’t do pattern pieces on all of them because I thought people could do it without. I can create them tough if needed?
Tiffany says
April 7, 2013 at 10:26 amThank you so much for this tutorial!! I have 2 kids and I know they’d love to have a dragon hooded towel, I mean so would I!! I have included this in my Sunday Shares post for useful sites at http://www.doomestic.com Thank you again!! I can’t wait to make some of these :)
Amber says
April 9, 2013 at 4:32 pmThanks! :)
Shell says
May 6, 2013 at 1:51 pmI’ve just finished making this! Absolutely lived it! Thank you so much for sharing! It was my first ever project on the sewing machine! Your directions made it so easy to make! Thanks again :-)
Amber says
May 6, 2013 at 9:04 pmOh how I love to hear that sort of thing! Way to go!
Sandra says
February 23, 2014 at 12:54 amI love these! I made my nephew one for christmas and he looks adorable in it. Definitely one for my baby gift list!
Mandy says
March 19, 2014 at 12:29 pmAmber just love the dragon towel and want to make it for my soon to be! I am having trouble with getting the pattern. I’m not real good at the computer. I have already uploaded 2 new toolbars I do not want. Please help a dumbie on the computer!!
Mandy says
March 19, 2014 at 3:54 pmDumbie me I figured it out! Look under frog not dragon!!
Mandy says
March 20, 2014 at 4:19 pmHe turned out so cute! Thank you for the instructions! I also gave him a tail!
Amber says
March 21, 2014 at 8:20 pmCute idea!
Becca Preator says
May 28, 2014 at 10:12 pmThanks so much for posting this tutorial. I had never made one before and the instructions were easy to follow and your ideas saved my brain from thinking too much. I made a friends new baby the dragon and I just know that she will love it. It turned out sooo cute. Thanks!
Amber says
May 29, 2014 at 8:09 amLove to hear that!!!
B says
June 15, 2014 at 5:16 amJust finished this for my baby boy!! I love it! I did a couple more spikes going down the back. Turned out great! I want to make more! I just found my new baby shower gift.thank you for putting these all together!
Amber says
June 17, 2014 at 11:13 amYay!!!
Jenny says
April 27, 2018 at 10:52 pmJust finished it for my great nephew Alfie whi is 19 months – can’t wait for him to see it. Thanks for instructions.
Amber says
April 30, 2018 at 10:14 amFun!
Ashley says
November 5, 2018 at 10:13 pmI’m having trouble. I can’t seem to get the nose sewn on to the hood. Is there a special setting or foot you use to attach it?
Amber says
November 7, 2018 at 10:52 pmEeek! It can be hard because there’s so much bulk there. Did you try an extra strength needle?