Amazing towel figures: master class and step-by-step description of how to fold animals and towel figures

Production of wafer fabric

The waffle fabric itself is divided into several types. This is a harsh, bleached, plain-dyed and printed fabric.

Each type is obtained at a certain stage of production. The first type (severe) is obtained at the very first stage, i.e. immediately after weaving. This fabric turns out to be very dense and stiff, the initially obtained color is pale beige. Next, the canvas is trimmed. At this stage, debris and various impurities are removed. The result is a soft, perfectly white fabric that is ready for sale. But it doesn't always end there. There is a stage at which the canvas is painted, i.e. becomes plain-colored (painted in a uniform, monochromatic color) or printed (painted by applying a pattern).

Severe type

The “waffle” effect is obtained due to the combined weave of threads, which on the front side creates convex boundaries, between which a depression is formed.

Important. During production, they always rely on OKPD 2 so that the wafer fabric meets all standards in Russia.

Printed fabric

What will you need?

Only at first glance it seems that for a towel bear cub you will need only one thing - in fact, the towel itself, but this is not so.

1. You need a ribbon or ribbon. You can choose any of them to suit your taste. They must be at least 1 meter long and reach 2.5-3 cm in width. The color is selected depending on the color of the towel. It is best to take a contrasting one, but compatible with the color of the towel.
2. Scissors.
3. Rubber bands. It is best to purchase stationery erasers for this “master class”. They are invisible and at the same time durable.
4. Double-sided tape or glue.
5. Any decorations at your discretion - buttons, decorative doll eyes, a toy bear nose, stickers in the form of eyebrows.
6. Finally, the towel itself. The aspect ratio of the towel should be 2:3. A small towel 40 x 60 cm is best suited, but you can choose another one with similar parameters. The color of the towel can be any. It can be multi-colored with polka dots, the color of a pleasant cappuccino, white, blue and pink.

Properties of wafer fabric

Waffle fabric is almost always made from cotton. Due to the texture created during production, “waffle” products absorb moisture very well. This fabric is also very useful when cleaning, because... absorbs dirt efficiently. Due to the corrugated structure, you can even do a massage. The density of the canvas varies from 80 to 240 g/sq.m; the higher the density, the higher the quality and, accordingly, the cost.

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Main properties of wafer fabric:

• natural materials;
• does not cause allergies or irritation;
• environmental friendliness;
• allows air to pass through well;
• quickly absorbs moisture;
• has heat-insulating properties;
• wear-resistant;
• not afraid of high temperatures;
• does not crumble;
• affordable price.

Bleached fabric

How to distinguish a fake from a high-quality wafer fabric

The fabric has a huge number of high-quality properties, but this does not apply to every product purchased. You need to be able to choose correctly so as not to miss the mark with quality. Low-quality material will not only not absorb moisture well and fight dirt, but can be very harmful. Therefore, before purchasing you need to pay attention to the following indicators:

• Compound. Despite the fact that waffle fabric is still considered a natural material, some craftsmen in China produce it from synthetic fibers. This not only negates all properties, but is also harmful, and synthetics are easily flammable, which can be dangerous in everyday life.
• Density. In order to get the highest quality fabric, you need to choose the highest density. In addition, such a product will last many times longer.
• Coloring. Bleached waffle towel fabric is the best option; it looks beautiful, is practical and will fit into any room. If you want something brighter, then you need to take plain-dyed or printed fabrics.

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Important. A good fabric must comply with all GOST standards.

Jacket and tie

Here is a step-by-step description for beginners on how to create such a product.
The first step is to lay a black towel and a white one on it so that they lie edge to edge, corner to corner. The next step is to take a ruler and strongly press the top towel along its entire length so that a mark remains. Note! Review of ideas for crafts made from hot glue: a variety of ideas and a master class for making jewelry, toys and decorative elements with your own hands

Next, fold the top towel with its ends towards the middle, which was just pressed with a ruler. You will end up with a rectangle that needs to be folded in half again. Next, carefully turn the corners of the towel so that you get two triangles, one of which will be the collar, which is what you need to pin with a pin so that it doesn’t move anywhere.

When this stage is completed, you can proceed to forming a tie, which is made from a red towel. To do this, you need a square towel on which the center line is measured and folded towards it twice so that one end becomes pointed.

After that, it is important to turn back the edges of the jacket, insert the sharp end of the tie there, and then fold the jacket again. Unscrew the tie, secure everything with pins and the craft will be considered complete.

Where and how to use waffle fabric

Due to its many positive properties, wafer fabric is used in various fields. The key reasons for mass use are low cost, hygiene and ease of maintenance. That is why “wafer” is used in medical institutions, hotels, and trains. In public places, it is important to wash used textiles at very high temperatures in order to effectively remove all dirt, and waffle fabrics can withstand this very well. Due to its hypoallergenic nature, the fabric is used for treating skin (suitable even for newborns).

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Towel

You can often find such products at service stations, because... they are able to efficiently remove technical contaminants both from the car itself and from spare parts, without scratching them. “Waffle” removes traces of oil very well and without leaving a trace. These products have also found active use in everyday life for various types of cleaning (especially waffle microfiber), wiping hands and dishes.

Bathrobes, slippers, napkins, potholders, etc. are sewn from plain-dyed or printed fabric. And everyone especially loved waffle fabric for the production of towels.

There is a lot of information on the Internet on how to sew a waffle towel, so every housewife can simply buy the fabric and make everything according to her desired size.

Use in everyday life

Romantic figures

For a loved one, you can make a figure out of a towel, symbolizing love, fidelity, sympathy. Traditionally it is a heart, a swan and flowers. Below you will find master classes with diagrams.

Heart

There are two ways to give a towel a heart shape.

First way:

1. Place the product vertically, fold both edges towards the center.
2. Roll one end to the middle.
3. Then do the same with the other end.
4. Secure the rolls with a pin.

Second way:

1. Place the product horizontally in front of you.
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2. Twist its edges into diagonal tubes to form a triangle.

3. Fold the edges in to form a heart.

4. Use a pin to secure.
5. Level the inside.

Swan

They make a swan figure like a heart:

1. The product is laid out horizontally in front of you.
2. Roll the edges diagonally into tubes close to each other and beautifully bend the narrow side upward.
3. For a better effect, place a few more towels on top in a stack or in waves.

It is better to form the figures of a swan and a heart directly on the bed of the gift recipient. If you try to move them, the shape will suffer.

Flowers

To create a flower, a thin and small towel is suitable, for example for the face or hands:

1. Fold it in half diagonally to form a triangle.
2. Starting from the wide part, roll up the rope. Leave a small triangle.
3. Now roll the tourniquet into a roll. Secure with a rubber band.
4. Lift up the triangular “petals”. You will get a rose like this:

If there are a lot of small towels, you can make a whole bouquet. To do this, wooden sticks are inserted into the middle of the roses.

How to care for waffle fabric

Due to its composition, waffle fabric is not very picky to care for. If you follow simple rules, the products can last for decades:

• You can wash it either by hand or in any mode in a washing machine, the main thing is to observe the temperature regime, and this is up to 60 degrees for snow-white products and up to 45 degrees for colored ones.
• the material practically does not wrinkle, so it does not need ironing, but if such a need arises, then you should select the “cotton” mode on the iron (steam can be easily used);
• The products tolerate bleaching agents and boiling well.

Tablecloth
Every housewife must have a waffle towel in her home. No other material has such properties, and bleached waffle fabric will always look festive. The main thing when choosing is to look for a high-quality manufacturer.