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Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot pads

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Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot padsThese leaf pot holders by Cheryl from Sew Can Do go from oven to your table, serving a double function as pot holders and hot pads.  She shares a tutorial showing how to make them.  The leaf shapes celebrate the autumn season and will be pretty as part of your Thanksgiving table spread.  She makes them with a solid fabric on one side, and a leaf print on the other.  Go to Sew Can Do to see how to make them.

[photo from Sew Can Do]

Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics and small handmade gifts that will actually be used in the kitchen. If you love hot pads as much as I do, then you may want to check out some of our favorite designs for sewing patterns we found on Etsy.

Comments

  1. Where did you get your insulater fabric? Is it asbestos cloth? I looked at Joann’s Fabrics online and did not find anything. I looked online and found companies in China and India. 🙁 Can you point me in the right direction?

    Thanks!

    • She uses Insul-Bright. You should be able to find it at JoAnn. I’ve bought it in their store a number of times, though I’ve never ordered it from them online. In the store, it’s with the battings. –Anne

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

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