Potholder
Step by step on how to make potholder as presented by: Crafty Corner
For any question contact: Winnie
What you need to make our potholder:
- 4 x 22cm squares of fabric. Main colour.
- 2 x 20cm squares of felt or if you prefer batting for padding on the inside.
- 4 x 20cm squares of lining or scrap fabric. Inner colour.
- Cotton.
- Pins.
- 2x fabric pieces.
- Sewing machine.
Read through all the instructions first before starting this craft, their are three processes that need to happen concurrently.
Step 1
Cut out four x 22cm squares from main fabric.
Step 2
Cut out 4 x 20cm squares from inner fabric .
Step 3
Cut out 2 x 20cm squares of batting or felt.
Step 4
Zig zag around the two outer main fabric pieces.
Step 5
Take two of the inner squares and place the felt or batting between them. So that the squares cannot move around sew them together, stitch in a cross formation (+).
Step 6
Zig zag around the three squares to secure them in place and finish off the edges at the same time. Place aside.
Step 7
Take the two main fabric pieces and turn them inside out, so the right sides are facing each other.
Step 8
Using a straight stitch sew them together nearly all the way around, leaving about a 4cm opening.
Step 9
Turn the pot holder inside out so the right side is showing.
Step 10
Squeeze the inside piece through the 4cm opening.Once inside even it out and make sure it is completely flat.
Step 11
Cut a 6cm length of ribbon or cotton braid, insert it into the opening. Place one end on top and one end at the bottom of the inner piece. This will be the loop that you will use to hang up your pot holder.
Step 12
Fold your outer fabric hem inwards. Pin the hem and ribbon in place so that you can sew all the pieces together. Straight stitch over the open section you have just pinned. Close up the opening and secure your ribbon or cotton braid in place.
Step 6
Sewing on the right hand side of the fabric, stitch around the entire square. Your stitching should be on the right hand side of the fabric and approximately 5mm from the edge. Cut off loose threads and wash before using.
