Great job showing HOW TO do everything. I've got to SEE it done a few times before I can do it. Audio is not to good though. I LOVE that you used thermal batting? I am so tired of getting my fingers burned when picking up something hot with a cheap pot holder from a store. I'm making my own now. It is SO nice to watch someone who hasn't been doing it for 50 yrs. You did it slow enough for me w/o boring me . I taught Chemistry and Genetics before my MIGRAINES showed up and made that impossible but SEWING OMG!! It takes some skills I don't have apparently. NICE tip on making the batting smaller than the outer material!!! NO ONE has said that before. Now I know how I screwed up on so many hot pads. GREAT TUTORIAL, I'll be looking forward to more of yours.
One additional comment, your fabric and thread should be 100% cotton, linen or wool. polyester will melt at oven or stove top temperatures. if you grab your skillet handle with polyester fabric, you will have a problem. outside of that, this is a great tutorial!!
@@blurssotong do you mean a fabric that is a cotton/polyester blend? i'm sorry but I really don't think so. The poly can melt even if it's blended with cotton. I think all the synthetic fabrics will have this problem. You could probably test a fabric that you want to use by holding a scrap of it against a hot skillet or or a pan that has been in the oven for a while.
Thank you for this video! My granddaughter who is 11 wants to learn to sew so I’ve been looking for simple projects on-line. I used to sew years ago and am starting up again thanks to her! I’ll be doing this project with her, masked up, soon.
Thank you for your simple but excellent way of helping beginners complete a task of sewing something useful. I just made my first pot-holder and will now start the second one to complete a set! May the Lord continue to give you nee ideas😊
Ohh thank you a bunch! I took a beginner sewing class at our library a few years ago and we made these very similar to how you made it and I just started sewing again (finally got myself a machine 😅❤) and I was trying to remember how to do it. The other vids didn’t show me this method but I finally found yours! Thank you thanks! Great thing is I still have plenty of batting ! 🎉
Looks very straightforward I can't wait to try it! We have a set of old potholders in a similar shape that have a little magnet inside so we can hang it on the fridge. I'm gonna try to sneak one in 😅
Yay! I hope you love them! BTW I have a new channel dedicated just to sewing.. hoping to get an oven mitt tutorial up soon:) here is the link if you'd like to head over and subscribe!:) ua-cam.com/channels/hA7niTSAUrGJLkpx1fUgvA.html
Great tutorial. I have a suggestion. Instead of reaching over the top of the machine to raise/lower the pressure foot when you pivot at the corners, or any other time you need to raise or lower it, reach your hand through the middle of the machine and around to flip the lever. I promise it will make your life so much easier. Happy Sewing!
Thanks for being so kind! I know that going from the bottom is so much easier and how you're suppose to do it LOL I just have a habit of going over the top...! but i'm going to work on breaking it ;) thanks so much for the suggestion!!
I got a Singer Serger back in March. It came threaded. When I went to rethread it, I nearly threw it out the window. Trying to do the loop, you have to thread it by running the thread behind and across the front. One was the one that almost broke me.
Hi, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching, I hope you love your potholders:) BTW I have a new sewing channel where I'll be sharing a lot more simple tutorials like this one (and some sewing basics for beginners) if you'd love to head over and subscribe! Here's the link to it: ua-cam.com/channels/hA7niTSAUrGJLkpx1fUgvA.html
Thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial - if only I had seen it before the holidays.... but I know what I'll be making for next Christmas! :) Hope your holidays were wonderful - have a good New Year.
You’ve made it so easy that a beginner can do it! Thank you! I’ve been making sets of these for Mother’s Day and I shared your video & my pics on social media. Hope you get lots more views and keep sharing more projects :)
Hi there, I love this video, I made pot holders last yr ans they turned out so cute. I was wondering have you made pot warmers for casserole dishes? I'm looking for a video on then.
Some helpful hints for your next videos, at the beginning when you are holding up the pieces that are needed for the project you should explain what they are for don’t assume everybody knows because you may have some beginners watching. Also some people may be confused when you’re using the term batting that usually is reserved for 100% cotton batting for quilts or even the 80% cotton polyester mix. And lastly, you need to make these similar to oven mitts where you have two layers each of 100% cotton batting and the Insul Bright. You also forgot to mention that depending on which insul bright you are using, you have to lay it down in the correct order where the insulation fabric is facing towards the outside so it will prevent heat transferring through the pot holder. Some of their products are directional. You did not mention seam allowance and also a walking foot is preferred versus an all purpose foot. Unfortunately your pins were in the wrong direction you should be pulling the pins out with the pinheads closest to your body not closest to your presser foot. And it’s easier to quilt each of those pieces prior to putting it together as a sandwich. For these types of thick projects it’s best to use wonder clips or a generic version instead of pins
@@backroadbloom I really am trying to be helpful. I have not only watched a ton of videos I am also a professional videographer and graphic designer so I do have a pretty good foundation behind me for the recommendations that I am making for you. A really successful channel who you may want to watch to see how she presents her tutorials, it’s called The Crafty Gemini.
I have to agree with this. For concern of coming across as condescending and discouraging, I feared leaving a similar comment. I'd like to insert here, that it is always helpful to NOT cut the fabric from the turn hole when you are trimming away the excess fabric before turning and top stitching. This ensures that all fabric is caught in the top stitch and will not come undone and/or fray.
Thank you for the tutorial. I personally found the ship and handling was shocking for the insulbrite, I feel there may be a better price if you may have the time to look.
Thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for, a pot holder/hot pad without bias binding around the edges. I made an oven mitt for a friend and had enough extra fabric to do one of these and a skillet handle cover all matching! There MAY be enough to do a small coaster or two as well. Thank you again! (I just checked to see what other videos you have and discovered there's only one other. You did this very well. you should do more if you can.)
I couldn't even hear youre voice but thank goodness i have CC and u didn't really explain the stuff needed first.. so we were kind off confused, but it was simple! :D
I wanted to watch this, but the volume was so low & when I had to turn it up high enough to hear, every time I had a message, it was ear splitting - had to quit watching.
Great job showing HOW TO do everything. I've got to SEE it done a few times before I can do it. Audio is not to good though. I LOVE that you used thermal batting? I am so tired of getting my fingers burned when picking up something hot with a cheap pot holder from a store. I'm making my own now. It is SO nice to watch someone who hasn't been doing it for 50 yrs. You did it slow enough for me w/o boring me . I taught Chemistry and Genetics before my MIGRAINES showed up and made that impossible but SEWING OMG!! It takes some skills I don't have apparently. NICE tip on making the batting smaller than the outer material!!! NO ONE has said that before. Now I know how I screwed up on so many hot pads. GREAT TUTORIAL, I'll be looking forward to more of yours.
One additional comment, your fabric and thread should be 100% cotton, linen or wool. polyester will melt at oven or stove top temperatures. if you grab your skillet handle with polyester fabric, you will have a problem. outside of that, this is a great tutorial!!
can i use mixed fabric?
@@blurssotong do you mean a fabric that is a cotton/polyester blend? i'm sorry but I really don't think so. The poly can melt even if it's blended with cotton. I think all the synthetic fabrics will have this problem. You could probably test a fabric that you want to use by holding a scrap of it against a hot skillet or or a pan that has been in the oven for a while.
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. You explain everything perfectly, it’s easy to understand and follow your directions. Thanks a million!
Thank you for this video! My granddaughter who is 11 wants to learn to sew so I’ve been looking for simple projects on-line. I used to sew years ago and am starting up again thanks to her! I’ll be doing this project with her, masked up, soon.
Thank you for your simple but excellent way of helping beginners complete a task of sewing something useful. I just made my first pot-holder and will now start the second one to complete a set! May the Lord continue to give you nee ideas😊
Welp. Looks like everyone in my family is getting new potholders for Christmas this year!
Wonderful tutorial!! Thank you very much for sharing!!
Awww so sweet I hope they love them. Thanks so much for watching!
Your hot pad are very nice 👍. I made 3 sets. Thank you.
That's awesome! Thanks for watching.
I LOVE THIS TURTORIAL!! MAIN REASON...I DONT LIKE TO LOOK FOR BIAS TAPE IN COORDINATING COLOR. THANKS AGAIN
Oh I totally agree that can be such a pain LOL I'm glad you liked them thanks for watching!
This is a good project to learn sew and quilting at the same time 👍
Ohh thank you a bunch! I took a beginner sewing class at our library a few years ago and we made these very similar to how you made it and I just started sewing again (finally got myself a machine 😅❤) and I was trying to remember how to do it. The other vids didn’t show me this method but I finally found yours! Thank you thanks! Great thing is I still have plenty of batting ! 🎉
Good job. I'm with Brandi. Lots of potholders for my gift list.
Thank you. Simple and clear instructions.
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!
Looks very straightforward I can't wait to try it!
We have a set of old potholders in a similar shape that have a little magnet inside so we can hang it on the fridge. I'm gonna try to sneak one in 😅
Perfect video. I had a request to make 3 but I never made any before and after watching other videos yours is the one I am using. Thanks .
These look great, can I just ask what type of presser foot you used on your machine?
You made it look so easy! Thank you….I completed it with you!
Joann's sells small sewing clips to hold fabric in place.I,have some of the clips
Thx for the video! I made several of these and they were easy and fun😃
This is such a simple project for my first Pot Holder! Thank you so much. I can't wait to get started!
Thank you for sharing! Your tutorial was great!! I’m a new subscriber
Your instructions are GREAT and you don't talk just instructions i love that going to make dozens THANK YOU WILL BE FOLLOWING YOU
Oh my, thanks SO much!
Well done! My favorite potholder tutorial!!
Brilliant tutorial....I'll attempt to make these tomorrow 😊
Yay! I hope you love them! BTW I have a new channel dedicated just to sewing.. hoping to get an oven mitt tutorial up soon:) here is the link if you'd like to head over and subscribe!:) ua-cam.com/channels/hA7niTSAUrGJLkpx1fUgvA.html
Thank you. I liked your video and I made several.
Great tutorial. I have a suggestion. Instead of reaching over the top of the machine to raise/lower the pressure foot when you pivot at the corners, or any other time you need to raise or lower it, reach your hand through the middle of the machine and around to flip the lever. I promise it will make your life so much easier. Happy Sewing!
Thanks for being so kind! I know that going from the bottom is so much easier and how you're suppose to do it LOL I just have a habit of going over the top...! but i'm going to work on breaking it ;) thanks so much for the suggestion!!
Thanks so much for this tutorial! Just finished mine and they look amazing!
Thanks so great! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing these instructions! I look forward to sewing these. 💕
Did you use a walking Foot on your machine? If not, did you have any difficulty working through all of those layers without them shifting?
I really appreciated this! Thank you for taking the time to make this and help people!
I got a Singer Serger back in March. It came threaded. When I went to rethread it, I nearly threw it out the window. Trying to do the loop, you have to thread it by running the thread behind and across the front. One was the one that almost broke me.
Very easy to follow ! Thanks ! Keep it up!
You do a great job. Thank you so much. Made mine while I watched you make yours.
Learning to sew! Great tutorial!
Honey, you are just the one I have been looking for!! Thank you so much for this SIMPLE tutorial!!! I'm excited now to get started!!!
Hi, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching, I hope you love your potholders:) BTW I have a new sewing channel where I'll be sharing a lot more simple tutorials like this one (and some sewing basics for beginners) if you'd love to head over and subscribe! Here's the link to it: ua-cam.com/channels/hA7niTSAUrGJLkpx1fUgvA.html
Awesome and excellent tutorial ❤️❤️❤️
I've never seen the hook trick before so thanks for the tip 👍😀 it's a really good idea for quick homemade Christmas presents 😁❤🎄🎁
Very nice 👍🏾. Will try some. 😊
Thx …. What thread tension did you use?
Can you use wrap-n-zap for the batting??
Thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial - if only I had seen it before the holidays.... but I know what I'll be making for next Christmas! :) Hope your holidays were wonderful - have a good New Year.
Thank you for this wonderful and easy tutorial! I'm looking forward to your weekly videos 😊
Thanking you so much Paula!! I'm excited to be making them:)
Do you have to use TWO layers of insulbrite? Would one suffice? Loved your video! Very easy to understand,!
Thanks good idea I will safe it to my playlist
Thank you so much!!:)
Great tutorial! I have been following you on Pinterest for a while and am excited to see what you share here on UA-cam!
Thanks so much! Pinterest is a lot more fun, UA-cam intimidates me LOL but I'm going to try to keep up with it:) thanks for following along!
Great tutorial! I just wish I could have heard you when you were by the ironing board.
Oh, I'm sorry! I need to need to get a microphone! Thanks for watching
You’ve made it so easy that a beginner can do it! Thank you! I’ve been making sets of these for Mother’s Day and I shared your video & my pics on social media. Hope you get lots more views and keep sharing more projects :)
Great presentation! Thanks!
Love 💕 it, can you do a round pot holder
Great video, thank you
Hi there, I love this video, I made pot holders last yr ans they turned out so cute. I was wondering have you made pot warmers for casserole dishes? I'm looking for a video on then.
Hi there! Are you talking about something that would cover the top? Or a bigger hot pad for underneath to set them on?:)
@@backroadbloom thank you gir getting back to Me. Yes a bigger hot pad for underneath
Some helpful hints for your next videos, at the beginning when you are holding up the pieces that are needed for the project you should explain what they are for don’t assume everybody knows because you may have some beginners watching.
Also some people may be confused when you’re using the term batting that usually is reserved for 100% cotton batting for quilts or even the 80% cotton polyester mix.
And lastly, you need to make these similar to oven mitts where you have two layers each of 100% cotton batting and the Insul Bright. You also forgot to mention that depending on which insul bright you are using, you have to lay it down in the correct order where the insulation fabric is facing towards the outside so it will prevent heat transferring through the pot holder. Some of their products are directional.
You did not mention seam allowance and also a walking foot is preferred versus an all purpose foot.
Unfortunately your pins were in the wrong direction you should be pulling the pins out with the pinheads closest to your body not closest to your presser foot.
And it’s easier to quilt each of those pieces prior to putting it together as a sandwich.
For these types of thick projects it’s best to use wonder clips or a generic version instead of pins
Hi there! Thanks so much for the help critiques. I'll take note of everything you mentioned! Have a great day.
@@backroadbloom I really am trying to be helpful. I have not only watched a ton of videos I am also a professional videographer and graphic designer so I do have a pretty good foundation behind me for the recommendations that I am making for you. A really successful channel who you may want to watch to see how she presents her tutorials, it’s called The Crafty Gemini.
I have to agree with this. For concern of coming across as condescending and discouraging, I feared leaving a similar comment. I'd like to insert here, that it is always helpful to NOT cut the fabric from the turn hole when you are trimming away the excess fabric before turning and top stitching. This ensures that all fabric is caught in the top stitch and will not come undone and/or fray.
@@JesMarie_W3 And to use pinking shears. They’re quite reasonably priced at some fabric stores like Joannes.
Awesome video what tension did you have it on i'm sorry I know this was a while ago...
You have a sewing machine..just like mine!👍🏼👍🏼("What stitch are you using to sew the edges of the pothoder?)
Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you for the tutorial. I personally found the ship and handling was shocking for the insulbrite, I feel there may be a better price if you may have the time to look.
Thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for, a pot holder/hot pad without bias binding around the edges. I made an oven mitt for a friend and had enough extra fabric to do one of these and a skillet handle cover all matching! There MAY be enough to do a small coaster or two as well. Thank you again! (I just checked to see what other videos you have and discovered there's only one other. You did this very well. you should do more if you can.)
Well done Thanks
Thank you for the tutorial?
I have the same sewing machine. Why do you keep reaching over the top of it to drop the presser foot, when the lever is right there by the needle??
Nice job!!
Would wadding/batting work instead?
Nice job!
Adorbs!
thanks so much
Excelente 👍
Liked your video
What type of fabric are you using for the outside?
Cotton or linen, only natural fibers, not polyester or cotton polyester.
Someone should buy you some Wonder Clips for Christmas! :)
LOL I'll put them on my Christmas wish list;)
The package says to use at least one layer of cotton batting.
Thank you for explaining it well!!
I couldn't even hear youre voice but thank goodness i have CC and u didn't really explain the stuff needed first.. so we were kind off confused, but it was simple! :D
where was I suppose to go for all the instruction
The sound is so low 😕
You need to fix your sound next time you do a video. Thank you!
Need better audio.
I wanted to watch this, but the volume was so low & when I had to turn it up high enough to hear, every time I had a message, it was ear splitting - had to quit watching.
Oh shut up.
Cant hear you bye!😢
I hate this cant you just sew with youre own hands
Well, duh.