Towel animals, folding towels into homemade gifts, towel totes, dresses and cover ups are just a few of the amazing things to make out of bathroom towels! You're going to love these towel origami gift ideas made out of tea towels and bathroom towels. They're cheap, durable, and adorable! Towels To Wear First up on this creative list of things to make are towels you can repurpose to wear like robes, dresses, cover-ups and more. 1. Beach Cover-Up Made from an Old Towel ~ I adore this beach cover-up! I think it would be cute paired with a summer dress.