Swinging Towel Bar for Sewing

I love thrift stores, consignment shops and flea markets. You can find the most interesting things.

This antique wooden towel bar is one of them. I bought this years ago, but kept it tucked away because I had no place for it in my kitchen.

The three bars swing on a hinge, so it can be folded out of the way when not in use. (The nerdy side of me is going to come out now...The Walton's had one to the right of their kitchen sink. That's probably why I bought it. Lol)

Well, it's not in my kitchen...it's in my sewing room!

I mounted it underneath the edge of my cutting table.

See it off to the right, flat against the table?

Swings out whenever I need it. What do I use it for on my cutting table?

Fabric!! You know those times when your cutting table is covered with "stuff" and that nicely ironed fabric you are trying to cut is a mess and buried somewhere.

Well, hang it right next to you on this towel rack and you will always find it and it will stay wrinkle free!!

They sell new versions of these too, so look in kitchen supply stores or online...like Amazon or eBay.

Here's a metal version.

This swinging towel rack is similar to the drying rack idea I shared not too long ago...just a better space saver.

You can click HERE if you missed that post.

So, the next time you are out thrifting or at a flea market, don't pass up an old fashion swinging towel bar. You may not need it for your kitchen, but it will be perfect for your sewing room!!

Have a great day,
~Karen~