Shaped Microwave Potholders
Have you ever tried to take
something from the microwave without burning your hands? Most potholders are too bulky to make the
task easy and often result in spills.
These fabric ‘bowls’ are the
perfect solution. Place the container
inside the holder, microwave and then remove by holding the corner tabs.
These containers can easily
be made to any size; just add 5” to the desired base size. For example, if you would like the base to be
5” square, cut a 10” square of fabric.
One inch will be lost in the construction process and another four for
the sides.
Materials:
Fabric, batting and thread
should all be 100% cotton. Fabric should
not have any metallic or glitter added to it.
For each holder, cut (2) 10”
fabric squares and (2) 10” squares of batting.
Lay the batting squares on
the table (keeping them together) and
place one fabric square face (right side) up on the batting. Place the other fabric square on top of the
first, face down. Figure 1
Figure 1
Pin through all layers and sew around the edges leaving an
opening to allow turning.
Slightly round the corners as you reach them. Turn right side out.
Optional: sew a diagonal line from one corner to another and
then from the other side to the opposite corner forming an X in the center of
the square.
Measure 2 inches from each corner along the sides and
mark. Topstitch along each side from one
mark to the next. Tuck in raw edges of the opening and continue stitching to
close.
Figure 2
Pinch the two sides of one corner together and sew from mark
to top of corner. Fig. 2
Repeat for remaining corners. A hanger can be added if
desired.
Container can be machine washed and dried.
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