Embellished Bath Towels
![Sterling Towel Rack and Linens in Guest Bathroom Shower Sterling Towel Rack and Linens in Guest Bathroom Shower](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/2/original-Layla-Palmer_bathroom-embellished-towel-beauty_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.suffix/1400957003850.jpeg)
Materials Needed:
- solid-colored bath towels
- fabric ribbon (non-wired)
- measuring tape or ruler
- scissors
- washable fabric glue (available at most fabric stores)
Choose Towels
It's best to choose towels that already have a band across them, as shown in the image below. Measure the width of the band to determine what size ribbon to use.
![Measure Bath Towel for Ribbon Placement Green Measuring Tape Measures Band on White Bath Towel](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/1/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-1_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400957967897.jpeg)
Select Ribbon
Choose a spool of ribbon that coordinates with the bathroom's color scheme.
![Decorative Ribbon for Bath Towel Applying Yellow and White Striped Ribbon on Towel](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/1/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400957514432.jpeg)
Smooth It Out
Using both hands, smooth out the towel so there aren't any ripples.
![Smooth Out Bath Towel Smoothing Out White Bath Towel With Both Hands](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/1/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-3_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400957887575.jpeg)
Add Glue
Squeeze some washable fabric glue onto the bottom side of one end of the ribbon.
![Add Fabric Glue Along Edge of Ribbon Applying Glue to White and Yellow Striped Ribbon](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/1/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-4_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400957887545.jpeg)
Fold and Press
To prevent fraying, fold over about 1/2" at end of ribbon and apply pressure until the glue has dried.
![Fold Over End of Ribbon Folding and Pressing End of Ribbon With Glue](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/1/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-5_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400957887782.jpeg)
Add More Glue
Squeeze a large amount of glue onto the folded-over, bottom side of the ribbon.
![Apply Adhesive to Colorful Ribbon Adding More Glue to White and Yellow Striped Ribbon](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/1/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-6_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.suffix/1400957887607.jpeg)
Position the Ribbon
Press the ribbon down onto the towel and apply pressure until the glue is dry.
![Position Ribbon on Bath Towel Pressing White and Yellow Striped Ribbon Onto Towel](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/0/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-7_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400955559852.jpeg)
Cut the Ribbon
Roll out enough ribbon to cover the towel band from one side of the towel to the other. Cut the ribbon approximately 1/2" longer than the width of the towel.
![Cutting Ribbon for Embellished Bath Towels Scissors Cutting Yellow and White Striped Ribbon](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/1/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-8_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400957887858.jpeg)
Add More Glue
Flip the ribbon over and squeeze a heavy amount of fabric glue onto the entire bottom side of it and press it into place across the towel band.
![Apply Fabric Glue to Length of Colorful Ribbon Hand Adding Fabric Glue to Yellow & White Striped Ribbon](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/0/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-9_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.suffix/1400955638755.jpeg)
Fold the End
Use more fabric glue to prevent the opposite end of the ribbon from fraying.
![Fabric Glue Added to Colorful Ribbon Applying Glue to White and Yellow Striped Ribbon](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/0/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-10_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1400955209440.jpeg)
Fold and Press
Fold the additional 1/2" of ribbon under and press it into place.
![Folded Ribbon Placed Onto Bath Towel White and Yellow Striped Ribbon on Bath Towel](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/10/0/Original_Layla-Palmer-bathroom-embellished-towel-step-11_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.suffix/1400955559435.jpeg)