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September 13, 2012 · 48 Comments

Dragon or Dinosaur Hooded Towel Tutorial

Hooded Towels· Sewing & Crafts· Sewing Patterns & Ideas

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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:Dragontowelpatternandtutorial

Howtosewadinosaurtowel

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:

Dinosaurtowelpattern

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.

Dragontowels

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:

Firebreathingdragontowel

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:

Howtomakeahoodedbathtowelforbaby

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.

Hoodedbathtoweltutorial

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:

Babyhoodedtowels

Turn your hood right side out and you should have a cute little dinosaur or dragon face looking back at you! Roar!

Hooded towel for toddlers

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?

Dinosaur hooded towel forbaby tutorial

And the dragon is too. Hee hee!

One more:

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If you like this guy you need to check out is friends!

Monkey Hooded Towel Tutorial

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  1. Ashley says

    November 5, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    I’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?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      November 7, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      Eeek! It can be hard because there’s so much bulk there. Did you try an extra strength needle?

      Reply
  2. Jenny says

    April 27, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Just finished it for my great nephew Alfie whi is 19 months – can’t wait for him to see it. Thanks for instructions.

    Reply
    • Amber says

      April 30, 2018 at 10:14 am

      Fun!

      Reply
  3. B says

    June 15, 2014 at 5:16 am

    Just 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!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      June 17, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Yay!!!

      Reply
  4. Becca Preator says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Thanks 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!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      May 29, 2014 at 8:09 am

      Love to hear that!!!

      Reply
  5. Mandy says

    March 20, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    He turned out so cute! Thank you for the instructions! I also gave him a tail!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      Cute idea!

      Reply
  6. Mandy says

    March 19, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Amber 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!!

    Reply
    • Mandy says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Dumbie me I figured it out! Look under frog not dragon!!

      Reply
  7. Sandra says

    February 23, 2014 at 12:54 am

    I love these! I made my nephew one for christmas and he looks adorable in it. Definitely one for my baby gift list!

    Reply
  8. Shell says

    May 6, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I’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 🙂

    Reply
    • Amber says

      May 6, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Oh how I love to hear that sort of thing! Way to go!

      Reply
  9. Tiffany says

    April 7, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Thank 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 🙂

    Reply
    • Amber says

      April 9, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  10. robin says

    March 3, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I can’t find the link for theattern pieces dragon pattern piecs and some of the other towel patterns. Thank you! they are darling!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      March 4, 2013 at 1:08 pm

      I didn’t do pattern pieces on all of them because I thought people could do it without. I can create them tough if needed?

      Reply
  11. Dede says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:28 am

    How did the felt wash? did it fall apart? Is there something better that you used?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      January 29, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      You 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.

      Reply
  12. Maretta says

    January 3, 2013 at 8:57 am

    My grandson would love any of them, but I’m especially fond of the dragon for some reason!

    Reply
  13. Leslie says

    November 3, 2012 at 2:29 am

    Just made it and I LOVE it! Great instructions. These towels are even cuter in person!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      November 3, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      SO happy to hear that!! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Hannah says

    October 11, 2012 at 11:30 am

    LOVE 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

    Reply
  15. kuazue says

    October 6, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Oh 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!

    Reply
  16. Beatrice says

    October 6, 2012 at 5:22 am

    He’s so cuuuute. I hope to find the time soon to do one for my goodchild.
    Thanks, Beatrice

    Reply
  17. Trish says

    October 2, 2012 at 12:33 am

    I 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?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      October 2, 2012 at 2:10 am

      I wold actually think you would do it the same but maybe find the biggest bath towel you possibly could? I don’t know!

      Reply
    • Gweny says

      May 13, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      I 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..

      Reply
      • Amber says

        May 15, 2013 at 7:39 am

        Good idea!

        Reply
  18. Jenn says

    October 1, 2012 at 3:19 am

    This is so stinkin cute!

    Reply
  19. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

    September 22, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Yes, he is sooooo cute — and so is the dragon towel! Adorable, both of them! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!

    Reply
  20. Noelle says

    September 22, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    haha this is so adorable! I wish i had a little boy to make this for!
    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  21. Britni says

    September 20, 2012 at 6:15 am

    You 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 🙂

    Reply
  22. Christine says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    I want that towel for my nephew!! SOOO CUTE!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  23. Crafty Little People says

    September 18, 2012 at 1:31 am

    This 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

    Reply
  24. Susan@Organized31 says

    September 17, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Adorable! 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.

    Reply
  25. Hani Shabbir says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Pure 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.

    Reply
  26. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    September 15, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    This is your cutest one to date! I love the little dragon! So adorable! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!

    Reply
  27. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    September 15, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    So 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!! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Britni says

    September 15, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Oh 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/

    Reply
  29. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    September 15, 2012 at 1:21 am

    Oh 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.

    Reply
  30. Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    This 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/

    Reply
  31. Karen says

    September 14, 2012 at 11:58 am

    These 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!

    Reply
  32. Grammy Pammy says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    Love it!!! That’s the best one yet!!!

    Reply
  33. Kim H says

    September 13, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    ADORABLE!!!!

    Reply
  34. Helby says

    September 13, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    So cute!! Great job!

    Reply

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