I have had a set of these potholders for years (Got them as a gift), and until now, could NOT figure out how to make them! THANK YOU!!!! Now I can return the favor!!!
This is the most excellent method of making potholders! I went to the fabric store and bought several pretty remnants and have been on a potholder binge ever since! I take one extra step and run a straight seam from corner to corner and then down the middle of the squares just to hold them in place. Thanks for such great instructions!!!
This is the easiest potholder to make that I've ever seen. I've made potholders before and they came out crappy and I swore I'd never make any again. My aunt made these smaller and gave them to me as coasters. Now I can get rid of scrap fabric!!! Thanks!!!
just made 3 of these in 20 min fpollowing the instructions. they are SO QUICK & EASY. I just stitched another row around the edge after ironing them flat (to hold better after washing further down the track) Great presentation of your craft. Thank you
Thank you so much. I used to sew a lot, and I recently decided to get back to it. I wanted something I could practice with for Christmas, and this is absolutely perfect. I can make a bunch, and give the good ones away! i'm smiling!
Sue, I just got done making two pot holders and I have to say they were very easy to make! As you said in your video it's a little trickety sewing through seven layers. You do have to trim along the edges to get rid of any spare material. Pinning is key. After I was done I also trimmed each side to a nice 1/4 " seam using my rotary cutter. Thank you!
I made a hexagon potholder using this technique. Same number of layers, except I only used 3 folded layers instead of 4. They turned out great and made a wonderful little Mother's Day gift.
WoW ...I dont like to use patterns, never have actually and this by far is the best pot holder design I have seen ...I love it..Thanks a bunch for sharing! Simple too !
Thank you for the potholder lesson. I made four of them and if I do say so myself they turned out beautiful. Family don't want to use them, too pretty. Nonsense, right. Thank you again.
Thanks for posting such a great pot holder video! I made a bunch of these and gave them out at Christmas! So easy to make and they came out great!! Thanks!!
As a hand weaver, this is a great idea for making something from my hand wovens that don't require a lot of cutting and sewing and all the raw edges are hidden. I definitely plan on putting this on my "to do" list. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you so much my high school students (family & consumer science AKA the Old Home Ec classes) will love this. GREAT for gift giving for the holidays. Simple & easy to follow
Great Video. I make coasters using 5" squares and the same technique. Now I can make a matching set and even add a ten minute table runner using the same fabrics for a perfect gift. Thanks.
Okay, I know I posted those glowing remarks....but that was before I actually tried using the pot holders I spent hours making. After making several I was VERY disappointed that when I went to use them it as though I was grabbing the hot oven shelf with my bare hand. On the next batch I doubled up the heat resistant fabric with better results. That solves one problem and creates another: MORE fabric to sew through. I also sewed the heat resistant pieces together first and did the same with the other fabric. So it took me three times to assemble my pot holders. I just found it easier to sew through all of those layers without so much fighting every layer. Sorry to be a dream crusher.
Glad to hear that some young ladies are learning how to sew and etc.I am 33 my stepmom taught me more than Home EC did when I was in High school. The only thing I learned then was how to make pillows sadly that is all the teacher taught us on the sewing machines. I've taught myself some other things though I am still learning new stuff.
I'm so glad I came across your tutorial! This method is so much easier. I desperately need a new batch of pot holders and will use your great instructions to make some this weekend.
I have made these and I use two pieces of insul -brite with a layer of quilt batting between the insul-brite. Granted it's more fabric to sew, but helps with being heat resistant.
Love this!! I teach zumba at the senior center in our town. I always make them a gift for Christmas; This would be a great one!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
If I want an 8 inch finished potholder I will cut my six 100% cotton material squares ( 2 colors) to 8 1/2 inches-- but will still cut the cotton batting or heat resistance lining square to 8 inches to reduce the bulk ( no polester for this project as it will melt). After layering the squares and sewing a 1/2 inch seam allowance all around the square - but, before you turn it inside out-- check the sewing to make sure that all edges of the material have been sewn- but, because I have cut it the material sqares larger - I can trim to 1/4 inch with confidence knowing that it will not pull out or have a hole in the seam, trim corners for nice sharp turn. The beauty of this project is that you can make the squares to any size that fits your family. For a loop--take a strip of fabric that measures about one inch wideand 6 inches long... fold over each long side a 1/4 inch and then fold over another 1/4 inch and then sew or zig zag the long edges together and cut to desired length to hang, and be sure to tuck in the seam before sewing around the edge.
I tried this and it was perfect first time out! Thank you for great video an idea. My only addition was to put in a loop for it to hang on. Just small piece of fabric folded over and stitched.
Thank's you are so sweet to share with others, Its so clear & informal & it's great. thank you especially for not having any interruption. (ads & loud music make it miserable to watch)
Yay! I bought too much material for my daughter's chairs and the fabric is heavy enough to make into potholders! This looks very simple. I promise to come back and report how easy it was for me to do. :)
I insert the batting in the potholder, rather than sewing through all of the thicknesses. That way, I can remove the batting to launder the pot holder. I've made so many of these potholders.....Thank you for sharing.
Hi. I had a lot of fun making my potholder with your instructions. I do have a suggestion, you should mention the insulated batting material needs a heavier needle to make the project easier. for example I used a leather needle after my thread kept breaking. thanks for posting your video
Lady, A pot holder is for wrapping around the handle of a pot or the edge of a hot pan to take it from the stove or the oven to keep your hands from getting burned. You can also lay the pot holder on the counter or a table to keep hot pans from burning the surface of the counter or table. :) Hope that helps you to understand what a pot holder is. I also call them hot pads.
love this idea, off to the sewing room I go!! Easy than some of the quilted ones, less time consuming for a pot holder :). yay!! thank you, thank you!!!
Thanks so much! Needed gifts in a hurry for some ladies I wanted to reward for their kindnesses. Think I will include myself also. Have a blessed life!
How do I find the PDF file. I went to the website, but no luck in finding it. Thanks so much. These look so awesome and would love to make some for Christmas.
It is usually in the utility fabric section of the fabric store (or wal-mart) It will say right on the bolt (package) that it is heat resistant fabric, or something to that extent. Insul-brite is the main brand, but there are others out there.
You don't mention what the seam allowance is. What adjustments would I have to make if I added some batting along with the ultra-brite so it would be more heat resistance? Is there a way to add a piece of fabric for a hanging loop? Thank you.
What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you! Also, could anyone tell me what sewing machine Ms. Elenbaas used? I've never seen one that cuts automatically that quickly! I don't think I'll part with my old, old Singer, but I'm so curious. :D
Don't forget, you can also take charm squares and use the same technique to make wine glass coasters. You need to remember to put the stem of the glass into the holder BEFORE filling the glass with wine, LOL!
I have had a set of these potholders for years (Got them as a gift), and until now, could NOT figure out how to make them! THANK YOU!!!! Now I can return the favor!!!
This is the most excellent method of making potholders! I went to the fabric store and bought several pretty remnants and have been on a potholder binge ever since! I take one extra step and run a straight seam from corner to corner and then down the middle of the squares just to hold them in place. Thanks for such great instructions!!!
This is the easiest potholder to make that I've ever seen. I've made potholders before and they came out crappy and I swore I'd never make any again. My aunt made these smaller and gave them to me as coasters. Now I can get rid of scrap fabric!!! Thanks!!!
just made 3 of these in 20 min fpollowing the instructions. they are SO QUICK & EASY. I just stitched another row around the edge after ironing them flat (to hold better after washing further down the track) Great presentation of your craft. Thank you
Thank you for showing us a simple & easy way to make a pot holder! I WILL definitely make some of these. This video ROCKS!!!
I JUST LOVE THIS POT HOLDER,IT IS SO EASY TO MAKE AND SO BEAUTIFUL AT THE END!
Thank you so much. I used to sew a lot, and I recently decided to get back to it. I wanted something I could practice with for Christmas, and this is absolutely perfect. I can make a bunch, and give the good ones away! i'm smiling!
Sue, I just got done making two pot holders and I have to say they were very easy to make! As you said in your video it's a little trickety sewing through seven layers. You do have to trim along the edges to get rid of any spare material. Pinning is key. After I was done I also trimmed each side to a nice 1/4 " seam using my rotary cutter. Thank you!
I made a hexagon potholder using this technique. Same number of layers, except I only used 3 folded layers instead of 4. They turned out great and made a wonderful little Mother's Day gift.
WoW ...I dont like to use patterns, never have actually and this by far is the best pot holder design I have seen ...I love it..Thanks a bunch for sharing! Simple too !
Thank you for the potholder lesson. I made four of them and if I do say so myself they turned out beautiful. Family don't want to use them, too pretty. Nonsense, right. Thank you again.
Thanks for posting such a great pot holder video! I made a bunch of these and gave them out at Christmas! So easy to make and they came out great!! Thanks!!
As a hand weaver, this is a great idea for making something from my hand wovens that don't require a lot of cutting and sewing and all the raw edges are hidden. I definitely plan on putting this on my "to do" list. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you so much my high school students (family & consumer science AKA the Old Home Ec classes) will love this. GREAT for gift giving for the holidays.
Simple & easy to follow
I made a small one, a medium one, and a large one lol they look awesome! Making coasters with the leftover fabric too. Great Christmas present!
Great Video. I make coasters using 5" squares and the same technique. Now I can make a matching set and even add a ten minute table runner using the same fabrics for a perfect gift. Thanks.
I had insomnia last night so I got up and tried this. It took me minutes to make two!
Thank you! Because of your video, I"ve made these several times and given them as gifts to family and friends. They love them!!
This looks so easy, maybe even I can make these. I've been looking for presents to make for Christmas. Thank you.
Okay, I know I posted those glowing remarks....but that was before I actually tried using the pot holders I spent hours making. After making several I was VERY disappointed that when I went to use them it as though I was grabbing the hot oven shelf with my bare hand. On the next batch I doubled up the heat resistant fabric with better results. That solves one problem and creates another: MORE fabric to sew through. I also sewed the heat resistant pieces together first and did the same with the other fabric. So it took me three times to assemble my pot holders. I just found it easier to sew through all of those layers without so much fighting every layer. Sorry to be a dream crusher.
Glad to hear that some young ladies are learning how to sew and etc.I am 33 my stepmom taught me more than Home EC did when I was in High school. The only thing I learned then was how to make pillows sadly that is all the teacher taught us on the sewing machines. I've taught myself some other things though I am still learning new stuff.
I'm so glad I came across your tutorial! This method is so much easier. I desperately need a new batch of pot holders and will use your great instructions to make some this weekend.
What a wonderful, pot holder, and video; thank you very much I needed a quick project for a gift for my five sisters. :)
Thank you for showing how to make this lovely potholder. Siobhán
I love this! These are fun to make. You can also make smaller ones as coasters. Really cute and they are great with wine glasses too.
I have made these and I use two pieces of insul -brite with a layer of quilt batting between the insul-brite. Granted it's more fabric to sew, but helps with being heat resistant.
Wonderful video. No more using 'pain in the fanny' bias tape for me. Thanks for showing an alternate and easier way to make potholders.
Love this!! I teach zumba at the senior center in our town. I always make them a gift for Christmas; This would be a great one!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
If I want an 8 inch finished potholder I will cut my six 100% cotton material squares ( 2 colors) to 8 1/2 inches-- but will still cut the cotton batting or heat resistance lining square to 8 inches to reduce the bulk ( no polester for this project as it will melt). After layering the squares and sewing a 1/2 inch seam allowance all around the square - but, before you turn it inside out-- check the sewing to make sure that all edges of the material have been sewn- but, because I have cut it the material sqares larger - I can trim to 1/4 inch with confidence knowing that it will not pull out or have a hole in the seam, trim corners for nice sharp turn. The beauty of this project is that you can make the squares to any size that fits your family. For a loop--take a strip of fabric that measures about one inch wideand 6 inches long... fold over each long side a 1/4 inch and then fold over another 1/4 inch and then sew or zig zag the long edges together and cut to desired length to hang, and be sure to tuck in the seam before sewing around the edge.
I think you meant to say that for 8" finished pot holders cut 9" squares if you are going to sew 1/2" seam around the perimeter.
Looks so easy! I really need to make some of these for Christmas!
Thanks for the great video!
these are sooo great!!! cant wait to get supplys and try this. thank you for sharing!! what a fun project!!!
this was so sweet! Made one for my mom with another one on the way! Going to decorate 2 dish towels with same fabric to go as a set!!
I tried this and it was perfect first time out! Thank you for great video an idea. My only addition was to put in a loop for it to hang on. Just small piece of fabric folded over and stitched.
Thank you for the great video. I have granddaughters that love to sew and create. We'll do this for sure. :)
wow...Love this approach. What a cool pot holder to make.
Thank's you are so sweet to share with others, Its so clear & informal & it's great. thank you especially for not having any interruption. (ads & loud music make it miserable to watch)
WOW, great toot!(tutorial). I'm going to give everyone pot holders this Christmas. It looks so easy and fun. Thank you!!!!
So pretty and looks sooo easy to make! Love it.
Yay! I bought too much material for my daughter's chairs and the fabric is heavy enough to make into potholders! This looks very simple. I promise to come back and report how easy it was for me to do. :)
How crafty!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Love it. Great Gifts for Hostesses, acquaintances, etc.
I insert the batting in the potholder, rather than sewing through all of the thicknesses. That way, I can remove the batting to launder the pot holder. I've made so many of these potholders.....Thank you for sharing.
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I made some coasters like this out of charm packs. They turned out great. And they can go around the edge of a wine glass too. :)
Hi. I had a lot of fun making my potholder with your instructions. I do have a suggestion, you should mention the insulated batting material needs a heavier needle to make the project
easier. for example I used a leather needle after my thread kept breaking. thanks for posting your video
Omg this is just omg. I love it, it's look fabulous. I can't wait to get a machine and learn.
Great! Love that you fast fwd. the time consuming parts. Going to get the PDF. and I am on my way.
Lady, A pot holder is for wrapping around the handle of a pot or the edge of a hot pan to take it from the stove or the oven to keep your hands from getting burned. You can also lay the pot holder on the counter or a table to keep hot pans from burning the surface of the counter or table. :) Hope that helps you to understand what a pot holder is. I also call them hot pads.
love this idea, off to the sewing room I go!! Easy than some of the quilted ones, less time consuming for a pot holder :). yay!! thank you, thank you!!!
Thanks so much! Needed gifts in a hurry for some ladies I wanted to reward for their
kindnesses. Think I will include myself also. Have a blessed life!
What an amazing idea! and so well presented, thank-you for sharing.
I am just learning to sew and this is great instruction! Thank you sew much!
Going to try this one very soon! :-)
You made this look fairtly easy...
I really ejoyed this video. It was easy to understand and I will be making some for Christmas presents. Thank you.
Very clever!! Nice demonstration.
Yes i made this morning an wonderful potholder in really a few minutes, thanks xxx
thank you so much, it was very easy to make.... Nice X-mas gifts....
I love making these for Christmas gifts. I stuff small gifts or treats inside of the potholder.
Christine Hicks and
Just in time I need to replace several of mine. Thanks Easy to understand
God Bless
Love this pot holder. Will try soon. Thanks
When I did mine last month for the first time, I used my regular presser foot. It was very simple.
How do I find the PDF file. I went to the website, but no luck in finding it. Thanks so much. These look so awesome and would love to make some for Christmas.
So cute! I love this idea!
love it, starting one now to try it out but looks easy peasy, thank you! xx
Love it! Thanks for sharing such a quick approach. Kay
looks great cant wait to try it
got some for a christmas present love them want to copy
Wow, great tutorial. I am posting this on my blog and facebook. Thanks for sharing.
liked it very much, good idea for xmas gifts ..thank you
this is a great instructional video!
It is usually in the utility fabric section of the fabric store (or wal-mart) It will say right on the bolt (package) that it is heat resistant fabric, or something to that extent. Insul-brite is the main brand, but there are others out there.
Great tutorial! Thanks for your job!
You don't mention what the seam allowance is. What adjustments would I have to make if I added some batting along with the ultra-brite so it would be more heat resistance? Is there a way to add a piece of fabric for a hanging loop? Thank you.
Hey now! I like that, Now I must make one, or several.
Thanks!
This is a realy neat project.
No binding! Wonderful!
Great Job explaining this pot holder video, thanks for sharing!! 5 stars.
I used to shop in a store owned by Mary Elenbaas any connection? Thanks for the video it's perfect for my Grandkid's.
Wow, guess what? I think I'm gonna make some! Great job!
Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for the great explaining job! AND... the FF feature while sewing and pinning!
What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you! Also, could anyone tell me what sewing machine Ms. Elenbaas used? I've never seen one that cuts automatically that quickly! I don't think I'll part with my old, old Singer, but I'm so curious. :D
I love this idea!!
I liked it and so simple. Thank you S.M.J
very cool technique; I would put a loop in one of the corners.
What a nice idea for a quick gift. Why the fabric on the inside of the potholder?
Just made a potholder with bias edging. Next one will be using your method
I was thinking the same thing about the extra stitching, thanks!
lol, you sound like stewards mom from mad tv, I love it, thks, for the video.
Very neat idea, Thanks
Don't forget, you can also take charm squares and use the same technique to make wine glass coasters. You need to remember to put the stem of the glass into the holder BEFORE filling the glass with wine, LOL!
I love it thank you for showing this.
Clever, well done!
Really like this - Thanks
I Love it! Thank you!
loved it ...so easy n attrative
This is awesome!
hello, I made this from fake fur, and children pattern fabrics, en a few ribbons, and now it is a nice babytoy/fluffy thing.
Wenda from Holland
Kool ! can you add a tab to hang it up from?
Yes, you can add a hang tab to one of the corners. : )
Love this!!! Thank you!!!
Can you please tell me what size to cut the fabric for the pot holder? Thank you.