Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial
Would you like to learn how to sew pot holders that actually look cute and aesthetically pretty? If so, then you should attempt this pot holder tutorial because it’s quick, easy, and the perfect project for beginners.
I love to recreate and design my own accessories. I can always add my personal design choices and preferences which is what inspired me to take up sewing in the first place.
Whatever sewing projects I share will always be underpinned by my desire to be creative and to inspire people to explore their own creativity.
With that being said, this pot holder is super cheap to make, despite how fancy and professional it looks.
Let’s get on with it, shall we?
*A quick, important note: Craftsonfire is not responsible for any issues if you use this pattern and tutorial to create your pot holder. I highly recommend using 100% cotton fabric and heat-resistant batting. Use this item at your own risk.
Table of Contents
How To Sew A Pot Holder
Supplies
- Fabric batting
- Material
- Cotton
- Pins
- Iron (optional)
- Scissor
- Sewing machine
Measurements
You can use this tutorial to make pot holders of any size, especially since they cut to squares. But I took the time to choose a size that is appropriate for most pots.
You’ll need to cut the fabric batting into 2 pieces that are both the same size, which is 10 inches in length and width. Cut a square of fabric batting that is approximately the same size.
Lastly, cut one rectangle piece of material that is 6 inches in length and 2 inches in width.
Video Tutorial
Instructions
Step 1: Fold Over The Band
After cutting the material, grab the rectangle piece of fabric and begin to fold both sides until they meet in the center. This will be used to create the strap/band that will be attached to one end of the pot holder.
Step 2: Iron And Sew The Band
Once you have folded the two ends, fold them over again until you have a thick band. Press down on the ends, and then use an iron to flatten the fold. Then, move onto the sewing machine to sew the open end using a straight stitch.
Step 3: Insert The Band Between The Material
Once you have sewn the band, fold it in half and place it at an angle between the two pieces of material. Make sure that the only visible portions of the band are the two ends.
Step 4: Position And Pin
Place the fabric batting on top of the other layers of material, flip it over and then use pins to secure all three pieces of material together.
Place the pins along the border where you will sew. Where my finger is positioned, there will be a gap that will not be stitched during this step.
This gap will be used to reverse the pot holder to the correct side.
Step 5: Stitch
Place the materials into the sewing machine and use a straight stitch to sew all four corners. Do not forget to leave a 5 cm gap on one side that you can use to reverse the pot holder to the correct side. Once all four sides have been stitched, cut the corners like I have below.
Step 6: Flip The Pot Holder Inside-Out
Now let’s flip the pot holder to the correct side. Doing this will reveal to sides of the material while the fabric batting will be on the inside. Use the back of a pencil or a thin ruler to push out the edges from the inside.
Step 7: Fold And Sew The Gap
For this step, we are going to close the opening. Fold the edges inside, use a pin to secure and stitch it close. Add a stitch all the way around the pot holder to create a border.
Step 8: Iron And Stitch Across The Center
Iron your pot holder on both sides and then use your sewing machine to sew an X. Start from one edge and stitch a straight line towards the other edge. Repeat this step until you have created an X stitch.
Final Product
Congratulations! You have reached the end of this pot holder sewing tutorial. I found this to be such a cute project to complete over the weekend.
These floral prints I used are perfect for the kind of aesthetic I want in my kitchen right now.
I hope that you found this sewing tutorial easy to follow and fun to complete.
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FAQ
What is the use of a potholder?
A potholder is used to protect your hands and surfaces from getting burned when transfering or storing a pot that has been recently used to cook food.
What is the difference between a pot holder and an oven mitt?
A potholder has a greater surface area and can protect most of your surfaces from heat damage or liquids that may spill from the pot whereas an oven mitt fits around your hands is designed primarily to protect you from injury when inserting or removing anything from a hot oven.
How many layers of batting are in a potholder?
Ideally, there are two layers of batting but you can get away with just one batting (insul bright/heat resistant material), like I have. There are two pieces of external fabric that cover the batting.
What size should a potholder be?
Generally, a potholder should be between 6 inches to 10 inches. In most cases, 10 inches is an ideal size for almost every pots.
