Tutorial: Simple and easy pot holders

December 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Handmade gifts are the best. They show that you’ve put in the effort and thought to create something special just for the recipient. But let’s be honest, who has the time to spend hours upon hours crafting a gift? That’s why I was so excited when I discovered Cat’s Easy Peasy Potholders tutorial over at Mary Martha Mama. These potholders are the perfect blend of practicality and cute.

Cat’s tutorial shows you how to make these potholders using quilting-weight cotton and insulated batting. This means that not only do they look great, but they’ll also protect your hands from hot pans in the kitchen. The best part? You can whip up a set of these potholders in no time at all. So, whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea, or just want to add some new kitchen accessories to your own collection, be sure to check out Cat’s Easy Peasy Potholders tutorial.

I’ve already made a few of these potholders and they’ve been such a hit! They’re perfect for gifting to friends and family, and I’ve even received requests to make them for coworkers. They’re so simple to make that you’ll find yourself whipping up a batch every time you have a little spare time.

Easy Peasy Potholders, by Mary Martha Mama

[photo from Mary Martha Mama]

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.

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Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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