How To Make A Pot Holder

We can't believe that we have never made a pot holder before!

Really easy, and makes a cute gift too.

Take a look at how we made this below:

What you will need:

• TEMPLATE
  14cm x 16cm & 14m x 4cm.

• COTTON
  For the outer layer - we chose Cupcakes on Pink Cotton Fabric.

• ZORB ORIGINAL
  For the inner layer.

• CUTTING BOARD
  For a flat surface you can cut on.

• SCISSORS
  To cut fabric.

• FABRIC MARKER
  To around edges of project.

• PINS
  To pin fabric to prevent it moving.

• THREAD
  You might want to choose a neutral white, or match the thread to your fabric.

• TAPE MEASURE
  To measure fabric and template.

• SEWING MACHINE

• IRON

Step 1: Draw around template and cut fabric

2 x cotton & 1 x Zorb for the larger size & 1 x cotton for the smll size.

Step 2: Layer fabric

Cotton right sides facing and Zorb on top. Larger pieces only. Pin.

Step 3: Sew around entire edge

Leaving a turning gap. Using sewing machine.

Step 4: Snip off corners

Using scissors. Make sure not to cut the stitches.

Step 5: Turn inside out

Using a tool to help get the corner out.

Step 6: Create hook

Take smaller cotton. Fold lengthwise - 1/4 into the middle on each side of centre. Iron. Fold in half again. Iron. Pin.

Step 7: Sew hook fabric

Along all 3 open edges. With sewing machine.

Step 8: Fold hook fabric in half and tuck into turning gap

Pin.

Step 9: Iron

To get sharp. edges

Step 10: Sew around entire edge

Using sewing machine. Make sure to catch the hook in turning gap.

Step 11: Created quiting

Sew long lines down the pot holder, about 1cm in width.

COMPLETED!

Things to note: 

• Washing machine safe.
• Can be made smaller or larger.

How did you get on? Let us know in the comments below and tag us in / send us your pictures on social media!