An oven mitt is one of the necessary things in every kitchen. There are few requirements for this simple accessory - it must be a good heat insulator and have a beautiful appearance. Of course, a neat housewife’s potholders should always be clean. But how difficult it is to wash kitchen towels and oven mitts! That is why it would be more rational to simply replace the dirty potholder with a new one. Moreover, it is not difficult to sew potholders with your own hands from scraps using simple patterns. It will take little time to sew; you only need small scraps of fabric. It is better to use a material with a natural composition; synthetics can melt from high temperatures.
Patchwork potholders
A simple option for beginners
To tack patchwork you need:
- textiles in two colors;
- padding polyester or batting;
- bias binding for ribbon;
- threads, sewing tools.
How to sew
To implement the idea, we will need to make a template from cardboard. It should be a square with a side of 7 cm. Cut out a window in it, leaving a wall 1 cm thick.
Using the template, cut out 9 squares. These blanks already take into account a perimeter allowance of 1 cm. In the finished form, the squares will have a side length of 5 cm. When cutting, keep in mind that in the finished product we need to ensure alternation of different squares by color.
Sew the squares together, placing them right sides together.
Pairs of blanks can be stitched together without cutting the thread.
We prepare three stripes.
Press the seams and press the allowances to one side.
We sew the second side of the potholder in the same way.
Place the finished parts with right sides facing each other. We sew on three sides. We cut out the corners.
Having turned the product inside out, we tuck two layers of padding polyester or batting inside.
We make a loop from bias tape. We insert it into the corner of the potholder and sew the remaining side.
All we have to do is quilt the tack. This can be done manually or by machine.
Choice of fabric and filling
Thick fabric is best for potholders:
- Cotton - sateen, calico, chintz. Sometimes cotton towels are used as material;
- Linen is a dense, textured fabric, pleasant to the touch;
- Felt is a thick textile that comes in different colors. It is used for sewing or as a filler.
Cotton
You can use old jeans or textiles with a small amount of synthetic fibers.
On a note! It is better to wash natural textiles before sewing, as they shrink and can fade.
Suitable filler:
- Batting - used for quilting potholders, but there is a risk of getting burned if it comes into contact with very hot objects;
- Drape is a very dense material with low thermal conductivity. To avoid difficulties when sewing, take not the thickest option;
- Felt is easy to process and has high thermal conductivity.
Batting
A good option is a terry towel folded 2-3 times, an old blanket, a bedspread. The inner layer should have a thickness of 2-3 mm. It is better not to use synthetic winterizer, as it has poor thermal conductivity.
Embroidery, appliques, ruffles are used as decorations, and the potholder itself can be in the shape of a heart, square, star, circle.
We sew potholders without a sewing machine
To sew potholders from scraps with your own hands using a pattern, you need:
- remnants of fabric of different colors, 100% cotton;
- thermal insulating gasket, you can use synthetic winterizer;
- thread, needle, scissors and other tools.
Description
Draw the pattern of the future potholder according to the required dimensions. We have hexagons with a side length of 27 mm. We need to prepare 19 of them. For ease of cutting, it is advisable to cut out the hexagon template immediately with allowances. The allowance is about 1 cm around the perimeter.
We prepare 19 hexagonal blanks.
Now let's take a step-by-step look at how this original item is sewn.
We place the workpiece with the wrong side up, and place the template on it. Secure with a pin.
We wrap the seam allowance over the template and sew it with a basting stitch. We do the same with the rest of the blanks.
Place two hexagons with right sides facing each other and sew them together with stitches over the edge.
The front side of the seam is shown in the following photo.
We continue to sew hexagons.
The product will turn out more interesting if you combine printed and plain fabrics.
The assembled mosaic needs to be ironed, the basting threads removed and the paper templates removed. Now we cut out square pieces of fabric for the back and front sides of the product. We also cut out an equal-sized piece from padding polyester.
We assemble sequentially: lower part, padding polyester, upper part, mosaic patchwork. We chop off the “sandwich” with pins.
We quilt all the hexagons around the perimeter with a “forward needle” seam.
We cut out the facing to process the outer edges of the tack. Its width should be 5.5 cm, and its length should exceed the length of the perimeter by 10-15 cm. We make two counter turns on the facing and iron it.
We sew the facing with a “needle forward” seam, first along one side of the potholder, then along the reverse. You need to start the seam from the middle of the potholder side.
Pay attention to get beautiful corners when turning.
Finally, we make a loop and carefully hem the ends of the facing.
How to make a pattern
The pattern is based on the shape of the selected model. It is better for inexperienced craftswomen to start with simple geometric shapes, since they do not require complex cutting - square, circle, rectangle. The only thing you need to remember is to allow seam allowances, approximately 1 cm on each side. If you plan to simply hem the edges without piping, then 2 cm.
Examples of patterns
Let's look at how to make a pattern using the example of the most common model - mittens. To do this you need to take several measurements:
- Length of thumb and index finger;
- Wrist circumference;
- Palm length. 10 cm is usually added to the resulting number;
- Palm width.
Using the dimensions obtained, you need to make a pattern on special paper. The next step is to cut it out and place it on a piece of fabric. Turn the material over with the outer side inward, lean the pattern against it, lay a snare along the edge and carefully cut.
Next you need to bend the edges of the pattern. The threads are stretched so that the snares become bastings that need to be cut in the center. The result will be two patterns for one side of the mitten. The same thing needs to be done for the second side. The last step is to make two patterns from insulation. All actions are the same.
Potholder Owl
For creativity we need to prepare:
- fabric of three types of colors (we recommend using a special fabric for patchwork);
- seal;
- bias tape;
- threads, sewing accessories.
How to sew oven mitts for the kitchen with your own hands
We will cut the details of the product according to the pattern presented below. You need to print it to life-size scale.
We take all the details separately and cut out the patterns.
Mark the contours of the parts on the fabric.
We cut out according to the markings.
All you need to find is:
- wings - 4 parts made of fabric and 2 parts made of sealant;
- dark details of the eye - 2 reinforced details;
- light details of the eye - 2 reinforced parts;
- body - 2 parts made of fabric and 1 part made of sealant;
- beak - 1 piece made of fabric.
We fold the blanks for the body with their right sides facing each other, placing a seal between them.
We place the beak part on top, making sure the cuts match. We pin all layers together with pins.
We sew the two sides of the beak with a zigzag seam. The third side of the part remains open for now. At the same time, we stitch together all layers of material.
Place the light details of the eyes in the right places and secure them with pins.
Sew a zigzag stitch around the circumference.
Let's attach the dark details of the eyes, having previously secured them with pins.
We fold the fabric blanks for the wings with the wrong sides facing each other, placing a seal between them.
We lay a decorative seam in the center, grinding down three layers of material.
We process the sections of one side of the wings with bias tape. To do this, unfold it and attach it to the wrong side of the part.
Then we turn the binding to the front side and sew it along the edge.
We assemble the potholder by attaching and fixing the wings.
We apply the unfolded binding with the front side to the wrong side of the product. We attach, leaving the upper portion of the tack untreated.
We turn the binding to the front side and sew along the edge.
Cut off 0.3 m of tape, find and mark the middle. Aligning this point with the middle of the upper open area, we attach the facing. We turn it to the front side.
We make a machine seam, grinding down the edges of the binding and at the same time processing the open upper section of the potholder.
We fold the free ends of the binding into eyelets and sew them on using a hand or machine stitch.
The potholder bird is ready!
Crochet
When knitting, it is easy to realize any picture - just change the threads at the right time, and for abstraction use a thread with a gradient. Most often, knitted potholders are made in the shape of a circle or square, starting from the center and moving towards the edges. If you don’t know how to tie a potholder, use the diagram:
Once you have knitted one side, you can sew it onto felt and edge it. The potholder is ready.
If you want the potholder to look knitted on both sides:
- Trace the outline of the knitted part on the interlayer and cut it out.
- Fold all the blanks in the desired order and sew them along the edges.
- Sew on a loop.
Once you master this simple technique, you will be able to create any shape. For decoration, some elements can be sewn on top, making three-dimensional pictures.
Calyxes
For production we will need:
- two types of fabric;
- batting;
- bias tape;
- threads, sewing accessories.
How to sew oven mitts for the kitchen with your own hands using a pattern
We cut out four rectangular blanks from the main fabric. Dimensions 16.5 x 21.5 cm. Cut off two corners on the short side, creating a smooth line.
From the finishing fabric we will prepare 4 strips measuring 5.5 x 16.5 cm and 2 strips for future handles measuring 5.5 x 20 cm.
We cut out two blanks 3 x 5 cm from the binding. We cut off the corners on the blanks.
We cut out two pieces of 15.5 x 22 cm from the batting. On the short side of the pieces, we cut the corners, following the contours of the pieces made from the main fabric.
To seal the handles, we prepare two strips of batting or fabric coated with padding polyester. The dimensions of the strips are 1.5 x 20 cm.
We adjust finishing strips 5.5 x 16.5 cm to the main parts.
We fold the blanks for the handles in half with the wrong side out and sew along the long side.
Turn inside out using a wooden stick.
We thread the seal into the handles, using a pin for convenience.
We quilt one piece from the main fabric and the batting so that the latter does not get confused during use.
On the second piece of the main fabric we sew a rectangle of tape, imitating a tea bag. We hand embroider a thread from it. If you wish, you can do this on a typewriter.
We begin to assemble the potholder completely. We place a handle on the main fabric piece quilted together with the batting - see photo below. Please note that the main piece is face up.
Place the second piece of main fabric on top, face down. We machine stitch on three sides.
Turn the potholder inside out. We process the upper sections with bias tape.
We embroider “Thea”.
The potholder is ready! The product is viewed from both sides in the photo below.
Variety of shapes
The functionality of potholders depends on the cut and design features. When working with hot dishes, there are two options - to grasp or grab, so there are different types:
- Mitten - similar to a loose mitten that you put on your hand to remove hot pans from the oven;
- Square - used to remove pots or lids or multicooker bowls from the stove;
- Butterfly - is made of two identical elements that are stitched together. Used for handling utensils without handles;
- Unusual options - suns, hearts, flowers, cats, owls. They are used not only for their intended purpose, but also as a decorative element.
Butterfly
For production we will need:
- fabric of several colors that can be combined with each other;
- bias tape - 1 m;
- padding polyester;
- buttons;
- decorative braid;
- threads, sewing accessories.
How to sew a potholder
This cute butterfly pot holder is made using the pattern below.
We cut out from the main fabric - 2 body parts, 4 wing parts.
We cut out 2 large and 2 small parts from padding polyester. We provide 5 mm allowances on the inside of the wings.
We strengthen the outer part of the wings with padding polyester. Having folded the blanks for the wings with the right sides inward, we grind them along the inner edge. We make cuts according to the allowances and turn the wings inside out. Sew along the edge at a distance of 3-5 mm from the fold.
We strengthen one main part with adhesive synthetic padding. Having folded it with the second part with the right sides facing each other, we fix it with pins. We cut out antennae from two pieces of braid and pin them. We attach two lines. In the photo these lines are highlighted with red lines. We cut the padding polyester at the base of the wings in two places and turn the body inside out.
We quilt the body.
Since decorative seams are practically invisible due to the pattern on the fabric, they are shown for clarity in the photo below, on a product made from a different fabric. If you sew the layers of the product according to your stitching pattern, deviating from the diagram, then this is quite acceptable. The main thing for potholders is that the pattern is symmetrical.
For the appliqué on the wings, cut out the part in the form of a drop with an allowance of 5 mm. We sew it on with a hand stitch. For the second decoration, we cut out a round blank using a template. Its diameter should be twice the diameter of the finished decoration. We place the blank and the template on the wing and sew it around the circumference.
We sew around the circumference using hand stitches.
We pull it towards the center, fix it, and close the sections with a button.
We sew on a couple more buttons for decoration and perform decorative hand stitches. You can use felt or drape for decoration.
Fold the wings and the main part. On the binding we make two counter turns of the cuts and iron them. We apply tape along the edge and pin it.
We turn the binding over to the other side of the potholder and baste it. Please note that the width of the binding on the wrong side of the potholder should be 1-2 mm greater than the width on the front side. We sew a line along the front side, passing along the stitching seam. If you wish, you can sew the other side of the binding by hand using blind stitches.
When doing the edging, we need to remember to make a loop.
Where to begin
Before you start working, you need to understand why you need a potholder. If it performs only a decorative function, then the composition of the fabric does not matter. For items used for their intended purpose, it is necessary to select only natural fabrics.
Help: you can use old clothes, including denim, unnecessary sheets, and towels. They will serve as free consumables and will receive a “second life.”
Then you need to select a filler. It is needed so that the product reliably protects your hands from burns. Suitable for laying inside:
- batting;
- felt;
- felt;
- terry or waffle towel.
If it is necessary for the finished potholder to hold its shape well, then you will additionally need adhesive interlining.
You also need to think about decorations and a loop holder at the idea stage. By the way, you can involve children in the implementation of your plans; they will definitely come up with something unexpected and original. For example, make an oven mitt that resembles their favorite T-shirt or toy. However, for the first experience it is better to choose a simple form.
The simplest potholder is square. First you can try to sew it. The standard size is 20x20 cm, but each housewife selects the optimal parameters for herself.
Kitchen oven mitts "Bell"
Such original caps are very useful for a teapot.
They can be made stylized as a Christmas tree, eggplant, or pear.
Let's sew a bell - a strawberry.
We will need:
- green and red fabric;
- fabric for lining;
- heat-resistant gasket;
- finished narrow binding;
- threads, sewing equipment.
How to sew unusual potholders
We cut out the pattern according to the proposed drawing. Please note the required allowance of 5 mm.
We cut out the blanks.
Sew on the sepals using an appliqué stitch. You can simply sew a zigzag seam.
Then we collect all the layers of the bell and quilt it.
We outline the top of the bell.
Using a compass we draw a circle from it (see pattern).
Trim the excess fabric around the circumference.
We process the cuts with binding. If you do not have a suitable ready-made trim in color, you can cut out the desired strip of fabric. Just keep in mind that cutting must be done on a bias.
We trim the edge of the product by cutting off the excess trim.
Fold the piece in half, after inserting a loop of braid into the corner. We sew a machine seam.
We sew the cuts.
Turn the finished bell inside out.
The main stages of preparation for sewing
The sewing process itself is not difficult, but it requires some preparation, which is carried out in stages.
The finished craft will decorate the interior of the room in an original way only if maximum attention is paid to the implementation of each stage.
Even the simplest master class begins with the preparation and selection of materials, after which basic sewing methods are studied.
In addition, it is necessary to decide on the design of the accessory, which must correspond to the design style of the entire kitchen space or its separate zone.
Material selection
Before you start sewing and get carried away with the creative process, you need to select the materials and tools required for creativity.
Inspiring photos and the following descriptions provide the opportunity to choose ideas for sewing interesting product models with bright designs.
In addition to sewing technology, potholders can be made in another way; there are many interesting models of knitted products.
To do this, you will need a hook and thread, and you will also have to choose a knitting pattern, which will help you get a finished product that is as close as possible to the original idea.
The material for sewing must be sufficiently dense and durable to withstand high thermal loads.
It is better to avoid flammable and melting synthetic fabrics; during operation they quickly wear out, reducing the level of safety when working with finished products.
What filler
The internal filler placed between the layers of fabric helps to increase the level of protection of hands from thermal effects.
It must be sufficiently durable and easy to care for, wash well, and during the washing process conditions must be provided so that it does not clump.
Holofiber is best suited for kitchen potholders, products from which are additionally stitched with several seams.
In practical models, you can also use natural fabric, folded in several layers, creating a barrier between the palms and hot or heated surfaces.
Cake
For sewing you need to take:
- fabric of two types of colors;
- tape;
- button;
- padding polyester;
- threads, sewing accessories.
Description
Let's draw a cupcake pattern. Sizes and shape are arbitrary. The main thing is that the product is symmetrical.
Fold the fabric in half, mark and cut out the piece - see photo below. We repeat the process for the padding polyester.
We sew the unfolded parts in the center with two lines. Fold in half. Sew around the perimeter, leaving a small open area.
Turn it inside out and stitch along the edge, retreating 2 mm. At the same time, we will stitch up the remaining open area.
We cut out two blanks for the hat. We fold them right sides together, after inserting the loop. We stitch together, leaving an open area. Turn it inside out and stitch around the perimeter at a distance of 1-2 mm from the edge.
Fold the main part and the cap, aligning the edge. Sew along the edge.
Sew on a bow and button.
Curtain decoration
After leafing through a lot of magazines with beautiful interiors, there is a desire to do something original and always with your own hands.
All you need to make your dream come true are the remains of beautiful fabric, they can remain after sewing curtains and tulles, openwork or satin ribbons, ribbons, threads and much more.
You can make a varied collection of potholders for the same curtains and curtains. In this case, you can safely use accessories, beads, seed beads and other small accessories.
Hot pads made of various materials
Well, for a snack, we suggest you make coasters for hot cups. If you make them to match the potholders, you will get a whole ensemble!
The apples shown in the picture below are knitted like a regular round. We have attached a diagram of the leaf.
We knit the leaf according to the pattern, and make the “tail” from a couple of lines of simple loops connected to each other.
Now look at the felt coasters.
They are very easy to make and there are tons of options. No patterns are needed here; the shape of the parts is clearly visible in the drawings. Just draw them on paper first, then cut out the fabric using a stencil.
