If you’re looking for a quick, scrap-busting, eco-friendly sewing project that’s perfect for beginners, you’ll love these reusable kitchen dishcloths! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn one hand towel and a piece of quilting cotton into two practical dishcloths in just a few minutes. You can make them any size you like, sew a set for every season, or make a matching set as a thoughtful handmade gift.
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Time to Make | Under an hour |
| Best For | Perfect project for a true beginner wanting to make something useful and nice as a quick handmade gift idea |
For this project I used Sparkle Mart by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society, a fun collection full of bright, cheerful prints. It will be arriving in quilt shops in October 2026.
Other Ideas For This Project
One of the best things about this project is how easy it is to change it up. Here are a few ideas:
- Use it as a reusable kitchen dishcloth (I already said that didn’t I?)
- Use them as a face washcloth.
- Cut smaller squares to make reusable makeup remover pads.
- Make a set for every season by choosing festive fabrics for holidays and special occasions.
- Create a handmade gift set by adding a pretty bar of soap and finishing it off with a ribbon.
Tools to Make a Reusable Kitchen Dishcloth
- Thread
- Scissors
- Water Erasable Pen or Chalk Pen
- Rotary Cutter, Ruler & Mat
- Pins
- Point Turner (optional)
- Iron – I have this one and this one and love both
- Wool Ironing Mat or Ironing Board
- Sewing machine – I have this one
Supplies You Will Need to Make a Reusable Kitchen Dishcloth
- (1) Hand towel or other toweling item (I used a hand towel).
- (1) Piece of quilting cotton cut to the same size as your finished dishcloth.
Watch the video tutorial below for step-by-step instructions on how to sew a reusable kitchen dishcloth. If you enjoy the tutorial, don’t forget to like the video and subscribe for more easy sewing and quilting projects.
If you enjoyed this project, be sure to browse my collection of easy gifts to sew. You’ll find plenty of quick, beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for using up fabric scraps or making thoughtful handmade gifts.
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy sewing project! If you make your own reusable kitchen dishcloths, I’d love to see them. Be sure to tag me on social media so I can admire your creations.
Happy sewing!