DIY kitchen mitts
Kitchen oven mitts are a nice interior detail, associated both with home comfort in general and with the decoration of the kitchen. And buying them is sometimes harder than making them yourself. Do you know what fabric the potholder should be made of, what shape, and what exactly it should be combined with in the kitchen?
Preparation of materials
Before you start sewing with your own hands, you need to prepare the materials. The selected new fabric must be washed and ironed. Washing is necessary for the fabric to shrink. Otherwise, shrinkage will occur during the process of using the product. After washing, the potholder may become deformed.
Important: you cannot use new and old fabric together without first washing the new one.
Before sewing potholders from new fabric, it must be prepared for work
You can use old scraps to sew potholders using the patchwork technique.
Choice of motives
The next step is choosing a tack pattern. It can be done in different ways.
So, what kind of potholders can be:
in classic patchwork style,
with applique,
with embroidery.
Combinations of these styles are quite appropriate. The simplest is to sew potholders using a simple patchwork technique. And only after mastering it, you can start making appliqués from scraps. The applique can be made up of different patches, or a ready-made motif cut from fabric can be sewn on top of a panel sewn using the patchwork technique.
There are many patterns and techniques for sewing a classic patchwork potholder.
The application can be:
flat,
volumetric.
The volumetric applique looks especially impressive. It’s not difficult to make it with your own hands from scraps - just put a padding polyester or holofiber under the sewn parts
Schemes for tacks
You can search for ready-made diagrams on the Internet. Today there are a large number of them. But not all patterns are suitable for sewing potholders in the patchwork style.
Let's look at what schemes there are.
The most basic patterns:
"Squares"
"Ohio Star"
"Carousel or mill"
"Hourglass"
"House"
"Solomon's Star"
"Vortex",
"Russian".
Sewing from squares is a universal patchwork that can be used to make potholders with your own hands. This is the simplest method, so in order for the potholders to turn out original, it is worth using additional tricks. For example, you can place embroidery in each square or sew an applique on top of the base.
Patchwork crazy does not imply drawing up specific patterns, only consistency is important
For sewing potholders, the remaining patterns can be used as a separate independent element. Particularly good in this sense are such schemes as the Ohio star, mill, Solomon star, Russian, where combinations of triangles and squares are used. This patchwork technique allows you to achieve interesting effects.
The simplest patchwork potholder can be sewn according to the “hourglass”, “house” or “square” pattern
“Ohio Star” is a classic pattern for patchwork products that requires certain skills in working with fabrics
In patchwork style, only the front part of the product, located on the outside of the palm, is sewn. The back side is sewn from plain fabric.
The tack itself consists of the following parts:
patchwork sides,
the sides of the mittens are made of plain fabric,
gaskets or insulation,
two internal lining parts, which can be sewn from the same plain fabric.
The gasket is designed to make the product thicker and help it perform its main function - to protect it from exposure to high temperatures during operation. You can use padding polyester or batting as a padding.
Any tack using the patchwork technique requires a dense base.
A dense lining can serve as the basis for a composed pattern
A pattern is first made in the form of a regular mitten. Next, the front part is sewn according to the pattern in patchwork style. If the simplest patchwork technique of sewing with squares is used, then a panel is sewn, and then a part is cut out of it according to the pattern.
Assembling the artichoke-style potholder is done in stages
Assembling the potholder
The assembly of the tack is done last.
First, sweep the following parts together:
front side, gasket and inner lining,
reverse side, gasket and inner lining.
It’s not at all difficult to sew a patchwork-style product with your own hands. For the simplest potholders, you can choose a bright, colorful material and the simplest technique. Even a novice craftswoman can handle this work, and such a product, sewn with your own hands using the patchwork technique, will always look impressive.
You can’t sew such things without a pattern; if patterns are offered, strictly follow them.
Examples of original potholders:
Knitted models in the form of animals.
Washing is problematic, at least you need to wash it carefully so that the item does not change its shape. But if there are children in the house, they will also be delighted with such potholders.
Jar of jam.
Well, these are very cozy potholders! I really don’t want to take them off the wall, let them hang and please the eye. And if you can’t use it, let such a potholder jar be intended for kids, who may have a hard time carrying their cup of broth to the table, but they really want to act on their own. And if the decor of such a craft has something in common with the decor of the curtain on the window, the ensemble will turn out wonderful. Patterns can be found on the Internet, but the pattern can be so simple that you can handle it yourself.
Owl.
Such a potholder can only be called original because owls are now the most fashionable design object. Well, place such a fabric owl in your kitchen. You can make a potholder from felt (look at the examples in the photo gallery). And some craftsmen “settle” a whole family in the kitchen - an owl with its owlets (according to the number of family members).
Maple leaves.
These are seasonal potholders; it would be good to decorate the kitchen interior with them only in the fall. If the item is strictly decorative, make it from felt (you can find many similar photos).
Knitted potholders never go out of style. Make them with your own hands and teach them to children - they will become attached to needlework for a long time.
Knitted potholders for the kitchen, patterns
By the way, you can knit the same jar of jam. What’s great about knitted potholders is their immediately noticeable warmth. Soft, gentle, warm things in which your energy is invested - in every thread and every loop.
The choice of type of knitted potholder is not limited by the flights of your imagination
Knitted potholders of this type are good for the kitchen:
Berry;
Grandmother's Square;
House;
Heart;
Mittens (yes, knitted ones look great too);
Animal faces;
Snail;
Fish;
Square with a rose.
Knitting patterns describe each step in detail, and photos show the final version.
All you have to do is experiment with color. But it will be difficult for fabric and knitted potholders to “get along” together in the kitchen - it’s better not to mix different types of potholders.
Cross stitch: tack patterns
Cross stitch is always beautiful, delicate and handcrafted “tasty”. Of course, such potholders will have to perform almost only a decorative task. But this is also good. Embroidery patterns, simple and complex, are easy to find. Photos are usually included.
If you want to make a potholder as a gift, you can embroider:
Any traditional symbol that means some wish (look at embroidered shirts and the meaning of their elements);
You can embroider the initials of the person to whom this gift is intended with a cross;
Berries are always cute and lift your spirits;
Embroidering desserts on fabric is always on point for the kitchen;
A hen with chicks - they say it brings wealth to the house.
Embroidery is always some kind of coded message. Therefore, think about what your embroidery will mean, what it can bring to your home. Of course, it is better to embroider on a special fabric so that the pattern is even. Even a child can do simple embroidery with his own hands. And such embroidery on a potholder can become a child’s first handicraft project.
What potholders are in fashion now?
Interior fashion, of course, tirelessly dictates, but... Handmade is such a thing that what is more important here is not the trend, but the style. Traditional oven mitts are a tribute not to fashion, but to history. Respecting tradition, sew such mittens from fabric with the whole family, and teach new generations to sew similar mittens with their own hands. Patterns are also passed down from generation to generation. Family and home love traditions; this is one of the means of bonding and an indicator of good relationships.
The mitten potholder can be modernized - made of felt, for example. Or it will be decorated with bead embroidery. It is clear that such mittens will become strictly decorative, but this, as we found out earlier, is not bad.
The design of a traditional “mitten” can be used for various design experiments
The mitten can be sewn from old material, a child's dress or blanket, as something memorable. One suitable pattern, a little imagination and... it was a dress - it became a mitten for the kitchen. Such a mitten will give new life to a once-loved item.
The butterfly mitten is also popular. Butterfly is a very convenient type of oven mitt that will certainly prevent you from getting burned. A butterfly mitten is more difficult to sew than a regular potholder, but the butterfly looks fresher and more interesting.
If you have already made simple accessories with your own hands, this butterfly will definitely suit you.
When decorating your home, remember how much the little things matter. Well, the kitchen is a hearth, and the energy of your hands is especially important there. I wish you good finds, discoveries and cute accessories that will decorate your home.
A pot holder can be sewn in different ways
We sew a potholder in several ways, choose the one that seems more convenient to you.
Patchwork technologies:
Regular blocks.
For tack, you will have to prepare several elements, usually these elements are squares, which can be easily processed on a sewing machine.
Sewing according to a template.
In this case, patterns are used. These can be such familiar elements as a star, heart, sun, birds, leaves, diamonds, etc.
We sew on the base.
The elements are not sewn to each other, but to the base, which is prepared in advance. This is convenient, because the reverse side of the product will always be beautiful. But still, such tacks are only one-sided, and this is not a suitable option for everyone. Although for beginners in patchwork this type of pot holder may be suitable.
Using any technology, you can make a beautiful pot holder, the main thing is to select scraps that match the color and take some kind of sketch as a basis. Be sure to trim the edges of each piece; edges with fringe are not the best story.
How to make a potholder in patchwork style: master class
Fun scrap potholders can be made from three types of fabric. It is important that the fabrics for the tacks are uniform and of the same density. Such conditions are desirable, because the aesthetics of a thing and its integrity are very important.
Detailed diagram and final photo of a butterfly potholder using the patchwork technique
Master Class. We sew a potholder from scraps:
You will need three types of fabric (cotton with three different patterns), threads, a roller knife, pins, and a ruler. Armed with this, cut out several pieces of fabric, the sizes of which are the same.
Each square piece will have a side of 10 cm - these sizes are the most optimal.
A potholder for a frying pan can consist of four squares from the main fabric, and four squares from the two remaining types (two for each).
You cut out the elements yourself with a roller knife, 90 degrees is the pressure angle;
Cut each of the cut out squares into two equal triangles;
As the sketch says, lay out the triangles, after which they need to be sewn together;
You will need to sew the other two sides together, not forgetting the lining in the middle. For example, it could be batting. Since the oven mitt is for a frying pan, the gasket should not be thin in order to protect it from heat.
Attach a loop to one of the corners.
This is the simplest MK (master class) using the patchwork technique. But any project needs to start with something small, and if you figure out how to sew such a potholder, then you can definitely master a more complex option with your own hands.
Potholders with applique
Lately, pot holders with unusual felt appliqué have attracted special attention. Why made of felt? This material and modern needlework are inseparable friends today. Almost any felt craft project turns out elegant, fashionable, and warm. The very texture of the felt lends itself to this.
And in the kitchen, where warmth is so valued, such a potholder for a frying pan will be very appropriate. And for beginners, experience working with felt will be useful.
Actually, the base of the potholder will be ordinary - cotton, always with a border braid. But the applique itself will be cut out of felt.
What pictures can be the basis of such an application:
The same heart. You can get cute, cool images, and it will always be appropriate as a gift for a loved one.
Star. We sew a star and make a wish for the year, and why not? This option was suggested by one master who believes that needlework and similar practices are quite compatible.
Thematic application. For example, for Easter it could be Easter eggs, for the New Year - a snowman, for a holiday - a cake, etc.
Logo. Pot holders with a family or corporate logo are also gaining popularity. They can be supplied with an apron and gloves, which are also made with your own hands from felt. A potholder with a logo will always have its place of honor, and besides, this is a very original project.
If you decide to make a beautiful felt potholder as a gift to a young family, or more precisely, a young housewife, it is very symbolic if there is a chicken on the potholder.
A chicken is a symbol of a strong family, an established life, order, and prosperity. This is an old story, and the chicken as a wish, as a kind of amulet, will be clear to everyone
How to sew a potholder with a chicken? Mostly - don't overdo it. The chicken should be stylized and simple. If you try, you can sew a very simple apron to boot.
Knitted potholders: MK
Potholders can also be tied. The result is cool, funny little things that you can master on your own in a couple of evenings. We usually crochet; for most housewives it’s easier to knit this way. Many people basically knit from old threads, that is, threads from unraveled old things. This is a kind of project for the reincarnation of a thing, when something worn out takes on a new life. And why not life in the form of a potholder, because it is the easiest to knit.
Even children have the ability to crochet, so you can knit an original potholder without much difficulty.
What knitted potholders can you quickly make with your own hands:
Matryoshka potholder. Yes, in addition to quilted potholders, the matryoshka version is also available in knitted form. True, this is not the fastest oven mitt, but you can find simplified options, a matryoshka doll is always cozy and warm in the kitchen.
Heart potholder. And even children can cope with this. They start with things like this at the “Knitting with your own hands” circle, etc.
Butterfly potholder. The brighter the better. And if such a potholder is two-layer, in terms of practicality it will not be inferior to such types of potholders as a glove and a mitten.
Potholder watermelon slice. Such knitted potholders have already become iconic; every craftswoman should knit them at least once. And ideas can be updated - first we knit in one color combination, then we knit in a different size, etc.
The most important thing in this matter is to follow the pattern. Study any MK thoroughly, without missing the nuances. You can knit a simple two-color rectangular potholder, or a complex potholder with an unusual pattern.
Ideas for potholders
But if you're in no hurry to knit a potholder, take on another project. These can be unusual potholders made from leftover jeans, or potholders with beautiful embroidery. A competent master class, your attention and diligence, and everything is ready. But you can also go the more familiar beaten path. For example, sew a mitten that has already become traditional.
For a simple but bright mitten you will need:
Bright, variegated cotton fabric;
Lining fabric;
Sintepon;
Threads;
Acrylic paints (especially for fabric).
The master class will be simple:
Cut out a template - what your mitten should be like. Usually the mitten is made according to the size of the hand of the largest family member. Don't forget about seam allowances.
Fold the fabric that will be on top in half. Place the template on top, trace, cut out.
Do the same with the lining fabric.
If the mitten will have an appliqué, make all the details for the pattern in advance. The details need to be basted onto the mitten, and then stitched in the desired sequence. The seam is zigzag.
If the applique is some kind of character, then his facial features can be painted with acrylic paints, this will be the highest class in such a seemingly simple potholder. For example, your oven mitt will be a cook. You can designate an apron for him, and even gloves. But then make sure that the assembly of the parts is perfect, otherwise the project will not be so perfect.
Fold the tack parts right side inward and stitch. Notches are made along the rounded parts of the tack.
Each part of the glove should be quilted with padding polyester, then stitch the item together.
Treat the cuts of both pieces with tape. A loop is made from the same binding.
The master class assumes that the assembly is carried out very carefully, the mitten must be neat on all sides.
You can sew not just one mitten, but a whole set
Use different decorating ideas:
Retro style mitten;
Owl mitten;
Mitten in the shape of a fruit;
Mitten in the shape of a cat's paw.
The most rewarding DIY project you can make is an apron plus pot holders. Standard store-bought gloves and the same standard apron are clearly not something that can surprise anyone. But, for example, a peacock pot holder and an apron to match the theme - you can’t think of a better gift if you are focused on handmade gifts.
The highest class is what is done with your own hands. Create your own art project, use online ideas, and you can make your own apron, gloves, and potholders. Pay close attention to such stages as assembly of parts, sewing precision, and selection of fabrics.
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Why do this
Many people may ask this question - why sew potholders from fabric with your own hands if you can buy them in a store. There is a simple answer to this. As a rule, fabric accessories now sold in stores are mostly made in China. And many of them are sewn poorly and come apart at the seams a few days after purchase. And it’s better to sew them yourself and be completely confident in the quality and long service life.
You can be one hundred percent sure of the quality of a hand-sewn potholder.
Moreover, hand-sewn potholders perform a number of functions:
They play a practical role - they serve to pick up dishes standing on the stove;
Decorate the kitchen;
Create a unified style.
Original ideas
An original potholder can become a real work of art, not only decorating your kitchen
You can turn your homemade potholders into a real work of art. It is enough to sew a couple of dolls from fabric and attach them to the front side of the potholder. Such a potholder becomes mostly a decorative element of the kitchen.
You can do it differently - the parts of the potholder are knitted and the individual elements are sewn together. In this way, you can make potholders for the kitchen in the form of vegetables, fruits, figures of people, animals, and fish. Such potholders become a real decoration of the kitchen. Especially if they are complemented with embroidery.
You can make various figures of animals, vegetables, berries from fabric, duplicate them with padding polyester and sew oven mitts for the kitchen. They will create a special mood and positivity in the kitchen.
Sewing potholders with your own hands is not difficult. Tastefully selected fabric, a couple of interesting ideas and ready-made things that can make the kitchen cozy and original. Handmade potholders can make any interior unique.
Do-it-yourself fabric potholders (video)
For those who spend maximum time in the kitchen, every little detail is important to make cooking more convenient. In addition, it is important to maintain a cozy atmosphere in the kitchen interior, so you can make some accessories and useful items from fabric with your own hands.
For example, potholders, which should be changed from time to time: you can save money and sew something interesting yourself.
These potholders are very easy to make, and the process will be interesting even for children who are just getting acquainted with the basics of needlework.
Watch our videos and photos, delve into the tips - and choose from the patterns how and which ones to sew oven mitts for the kitchen with your own hands.
Do-it-yourself potholder, photo
Materials for tacks
Before deciding how to sew a pot mitten pattern or other forms of such accessories, select the basic materials for sewing. The choice of textiles and lining-filler is very important, since the quality of the materials will affect the wear resistance and ease of use of homemade potholders.
Attention! The best choice for oven mitts is natural fabrics like chintz, cotton or linen.
The thicker the fabric, the easier it will be to handle hot dishes., so try to find scraps of high-density fabric. Many people use pieces of felt or old jeans to create entire potholders or their individual parts. By the way, old jeans are very convenient precisely because they have ready-made pockets.
How to sew oven mitts from old jeans At the stage of preparation for sewing, you should decide on the shape of potholders for the kitchen. If you still have little experience in such work, start with the simplest forms: Make a pot holder in the form of a square or mitten.
Do not forget that potholders of different sizes and shapes will differ in functionality: think in advance what parameters and proportions will be optimal.
If a small potholder is sufficient for frying pans or teapots, then the potholder should be long enough (or there should be two of them).
Original do-it-yourself potholders made of fabric, photo Based on the selected shapes and sizes, prepare the fabric for sewing. Do not forget that some models of potholders require the creation of both an outer and an inner layer of fabric. You will also need a filler: it can be a padding polyester, felt, drape or batting lining.
It is better to choose fairly thick and dense materials, as they will not deteriorate from high temperatures.
Advice: If you don't have suitable fillings, don't waste your money: make a lining from a folded terry towel.
So, you are almost ready to start sewing. All that remains is to stock up on accessories and decorative materials.
If you choose a patterned fabric, decorating the potholders is not necessary. But if you want to slightly diversify their appearance, you can use ribbons, ruffles, lace inserts, fabric appliqués and embroidery threads.
Beautiful potholders made of fabric The simplest sewing methods
One of the most common options is a simple DIY mitten. This model of potholder is popular because of its convenience: you just need to put it on your hand to easily carry any objects heated to a high temperature. By the way, it is not difficult to sew.
Let's figure out how to sew a pot holder with your own hands using a pattern for beginners.
There are many options for sewing pot mittens with your own hands. As a rule, six layers of materials are made for the workpiece: you will need four identical cuts from fabric and two of the same from filler.
How to sew a potholder mitten:
How to sew oven mitts for the kitchen with your own hands, photo After sewing the pattern for potholders and oven mitts, cut off any excess fabric on each edge, make small cuts on the rounded sides, and turn the potholder inside out. Decorate the sleeve with piping (satin, or better yet, cotton trim), an elongated piece of fabric or braid.
If you plan for the potholder to hang on a hook, sew a convenient loop made of a similar material to the edging.
We have told you the simplest way to sew a pot mitten. If desired, it can be made quilted: to do this, you should slightly change the sewing process itself.
To begin, stitch stitches on one piece of three layers using rectangular textile scraps folded in the correct order.
Attention! Try to choose a thread color that harmonizes with the chosen facing fabric or decorative elements.
Once you have two rectangular quilts, fold them over each other with the back facing outward on the top and bottom of the sandwich.
Machine-stitch or hand-sew these fragments using a prepared pattern in the shape of a mitten. Finish the edges and sew on a loop.
The potholder is ready!
Square potholder
The process of sewing a square potholder is simpler compared to the previous method. It is made from two batting and two fabric blanks. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to download patterns for potholders for the kitchen with your own hands: you can immediately give the material the required shape.
The pattern of a square potholder is simple, and you can’t go wrong with the size: the standard size of such a potholder will be 20 by 20 or 25 by 25 cm. To create a loop, you will need a strip with dimensions of 8 by 15 cm.
Start with the correct arrangement of all layers: the first will be batting, the next will be textile (face up), the third will also be fabric face down, the fourth will be batting.
Sew three sides of the multi-layer potholder together, then turn the product inside out, iron it - and carefully sew the fourth side, not forgetting to add a loop to the potholder.
To finish, you can use ribbons or other material that will give the edges a neater look.
A square-shaped potholder can also be quilted, decorated with a convenient pocket on one side, or made in such a way that it fits on your hand.
In a similar way, you can sew simple potholders of any other shape: we will talk about possible options below.
Sewing potholders using patchwork technique
We invite you to watch a master class on potholders in the patchwork style, as the patchwork technique is ideal for creating a cozy kitchen decor. Such products will look bright and festive, and due to the possibility of using any fabric scraps, they will help you save on purchasing materials.
DIY potholders made from scraps, photo There are several ways to sew pot mittens in patchwork style or products of other shapes:
To create such potholders, it is better to use at least three types of fabric with different designs or shades.
Potholders made from elements with shades of the same palette, differing in the degree of saturation, will look stylish.
The production of patchwork potholders “Cockerel and Hen” - the symbol of 2017 - from scraps of fabric using the crazy patchwork technique is shown in the video below:
A standard patchwork tack master class begins with preparing the patches. By the way, you can cut various geometric shapes from small remnants of fabric. Sew the pieces together to create one side of the potholder.
The second front side should be designed in a similar way. Two fragments with patchwork decor are placed on batting or other filler - and the potholder is stitched along the edges.
If you are making your own pot mitt, don't forget about two fabric patterns for the inside.
Other craft ideas
These master classes on how to sew oven mitts for the kitchen with your own hands are suitable for creating similar accessories and other shapes.
We offer you several interesting handicraft options:
Potholders for the kitchen can be knitted or crocheted, using as many colored threads as possible for variety. Such products can be in the shape of a square or circle, as well as hearts, flowers, stars and many other figures that you find beautiful or funny.
Attention! You should not choose a knitting technique for potholders that involves creating three-dimensional patterns. It will be more convenient for you to use them for their intended purpose if the surface is as smooth as possible.
We hope that the photos of DIY kitchen oven mitts helped you make the right choice. All that remains is to look for leftover fabric for needlework and start sewing.
A video on how to sew oven mitts for the kitchen with your own hands and patterns for cutting will help you.
Video
Below, watch a wonderful MK - a video on how to sew an original heart-shaped pot holder from fabric in the shape of a heart step by step - this option is suitable for beginners:
The following video is a step-by-step master class on making a butterfly-like potholder:
Since oven mitts and oven mitts are always in sight, they must be neat and beautiful. Therefore, it is better when there are a lot of them on the farm, so that you can change them from time to time.
- In addition, to sew oven mitts for the kitchen with your own hands, you do not need to have serious experience and needlework skills, so you can sew them together with your child.
- And original homemade potholders are a great idea for a gift and even... a small hand-made business on sites like the Crafts Fair or Etsy.
Choosing fabric and filling
The main thing in sewing potholders with your own hands is the correct choice of fabric and filling.
- The best fabrics for potholders are natural ones, such as linen, chintz or cotton. But try to choose dense fabrics - they will last longer.
Tip: you can also use scraps of old jeans.
- You can choose not only original fabrics, but also shapes - hearts and mittens, strawberries and Christmas trees, squares and stars. Also keep in mind that different forms of oven mitts differ in functionality, which means it is best to make a full-fledged universal set: several squares, a long pot holder, a mitten.
- Filler must be inserted inside the potholders. Most often it is padding polyester, batting, felt or drape. Batting and other dense, thick natural materials are more suitable for sewing tacks, since padding polyester has a high thermal conductivity and at the same time a low melting threshold.
Tip: you can use an old terry towel folded in several layers as a filler.
- Embroidery, appliqués, ruffles, etc. are used as decoration.
How to sew a potholder yourself
So, how to sew a potholder quickly and easily? Let's first sew this traditional mitten with edging and a loop.
There are many ways to sew mittens, but the principle is approximately the same - use 6 layers - 4 pieces of fabric and 2 pieces of filling.
- First we need to make a potholder pattern. Place your palm on the paper (or directly on the fabric), making indentations of 2.5-4 cm from it, schematically draw the contours of the mitten as in the photo on the right, and then cut out the resulting template.
- Cut 2 pieces of lining fabric and 2 pieces of facing fabric according to your template. You can cut all 4 pieces from the same fabric, but it is better to choose a soft, natural, pleasant-to-touch fabric for the back of the mitten, and dense, beautiful, colorful fabric for the front side, so that the stains on it are less noticeable. We chose different types of cotton fabrics for the back of the mitten and its front part - for originality and clarity of the example.
- Now, also in the shape of a mitten, cut out 2 pieces of filler. We remind you that it is better to avoid synthetic materials. In our case, we use ordinary white fleece, but it is better to take a denser and thicker fabric, for example, the same batting.
- Now you need to put all the parts into a puff sandwich in the following order:
- We fold two blanks of facing fabric facing each other, as in photo No. 1.
- Now we place mitten blanks made from filler on top and bottom of the already folded front parts (photo No. 2).
- And finally, we place the purl fabric in the top layer “face up”, and in the lowest layer we place the last piece (purl) “face” on the table (photo No. 3).
- Now let's start sewing. All edges are stitched with an indentation of 5-7 mm, and as a result we get an inverted potholder.
- Now we cut off the excess fabric along the edges (about 3 mm from the seam) and make cuts in all the rounded places (photo below) so that our mitten turns out neatly.
- Now we turn the product inside out and decorate the sleeve with piping - bias tape (preferably not satin, but cotton), a strip of fabric, braid or ribbon. Since our goal is to show the easiest and fastest way to sew a pot holder with your own hands, we use ready-made bright tape and simply wrap it around our mitten, pin it and stitch it. If you use fabric, then it needs to be sewn with the edges folded. At the end we sew a loop from the same binding and our mitten is ready.
Here is another cute potholder, sewn using the described method.
If you want to complicate the task a little and make the mitten quilted, then you need to slightly change the sewing process as follows:
First you need to “quilt” one three-layer workpiece simply from rectangular scraps of fabric, folded in the same order as described in the instructions in paragraph 4, and then the second one. Keep in mind that the threads should match the front material of the mittens. You will get 2 quilted rectangular parts of the future potholder, which need to be folded together so that the wrong sides look outward from the bottom and top of the “sandwich”. And finally, we sew the folded parts along the contour of the mitten template (see step 1). Next, we process the edges of her sleeve with braid or fabric and sew on a loop.
We sew a square potholder or hot stand
Now let's start sewing a square potholder, which is very, very easy to sew - unlike mittens, here we use: 2 pieces of batting and 2 pieces of face fabric. Patterns of all parts measuring 20x25 cm (or any other) are made. You also need a strip of fabric for the buttonhole - 8x15 cm, and of course an ironing board, iron, needle and thread, sewing machine and scissors.
The work is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Again, a “sandwich” is made from the fabric: 1st layer - batting, 2nd layer - fabric face up, 3rd layer - fabric face down, 4th layer - batting. You need to make 2 such puff pastries.
- Two blanks are sewn together on 3 sides, while the lining should still be outward.
- The potholder is turned to the outside and ironed.
- The loop is sewn and implanted.
- The fourth side is stitched.
- a square potholder can also be quilted if desired;
- you can also sew a pocket to one side;
- Using the same principle, you can sew oven mitts in the shape of a heart, circle, stars, etc. with your own hands.
Here are some ideas for sewing potholders with your own hands using the basic principle described above (scroll the photo to the right).
Patchwork potholders
Patchwork tacks look unusual, but before you start sewing, you should decide on the technique for joining the patches. Here are 3 main ways:
- Standard blocks– you will need to make square elements and then machine them.
- Pattern sewing - pieces are cut according to special patterns. These are elements such as birds, leaves, hearts.
- Sewing on a base - here the elements are not sewn together, but are sewn to a pre-prepared base.
To make a simple product using the patchwork technique, you need to prepare three colors of fabric, a knife, threads that match the color of the fabric, pins and a ruler. Then we prepare shreds - squares with a side of 10 cm. Each of the squares is cut into triangles, and they are already laid out as required by the diagrams. All triangles are sewn together to create one side of the product. The second side is made using the same principle, and lining material is placed between them. Then the edges are carefully sewn up, and a loop is attached to the corner - that’s it, the potholder is ready.
Oven mitts are an accessory that is difficult for any family member to do without. After all, it is the oven mitt that will protect your hands from burns and injuries when preparing dishes. If you need to heat water or heat a bowl of soup in the microwave, an oven mitt will become an indispensable assistant. And it should be in the most visible place. In addition, these kitchen attributes can be not only functional helpers, but also an aesthetic decoration of any kitchen. A bright, original potholder will become a bright touch in the interior, adding a special charm to it. And a potholder made with your own hands (from a pattern) is unique and inimitable.
Kitchen mitts: what are they for?
An oven mitt is essential in every kitchen. It will protect your hands from burns when preparing food. Using an oven mitt, you can remove baking sheets and other hot dishes from the oven without the risk of getting burned.
A potholder will not protect only from boiling liquids – oil or water. But here you just need to be more careful and not get distracted when in contact with boiling water.
Types of products
- The shape of the potholder can be completely different.
- The most common types of potholders are the square potholder and the mitten.
- If you show your imagination, you can find a use for funny figured potholders in the shape of bunnies, berries, Christmas trees, stars, hearts, butterflies and the like.
- A set in the same color scheme with, consisting of towels, oven mitts, and coasters, looks harmonious.
- Silicone potholders are also popular.
There are large oven mitts with pockets on the edges, which are convenient for taking out roast pots and baked goods.
- If we consider these kitchen attributes with regard to their use, then potholders are divided into:
- Single. Its thermal conductivity is high. Ideal for small surfaces. This could be a lid from a pot or frying pan.
- Mittens are best used in pairs. Thermal conductivity is low. Suitable for pots, large containers, pans.
You can bring your own unusual, original ideas to life, just learn how to make potholders with your own hands. The scope for creativity is limitless.
A great idea is to create several sets of different accessories and change them depending on your mood.
How to sew an interesting and beautiful potholder from a piece of fabric with your own hands
In order to create a beautiful and neat potholder, you need to act slowly. Each stage of work is very important.
Necessary materials
- To effectively protect your hands from burns, the potholder must be tight. To make it, you should take insulating materials - felt, batting, padding polyester or fabric from an old coat.
- The insulation is surrounded on top with a beautiful cotton fabric. It is safe when heated and ignited, melting is excluded. This means that the risk of burns is minimized. In addition, natural materials (cotton, calico or linen) are much more comfortable for the skin than synthetics.
- An excellent solution for edging a potholder would be bias tape. You can choose any of the dozens of shades that are available in the handicraft departments.
- The product should be comfortable. To do this, you need to correctly calculate the dimensions of the potholder so that your hand fits completely inside. Ideally, not only the hand, but also the wrist should be protected.
- The choice of colors must be taken seriously. The potholder should be made with soul and decorate the interior of the kitchen and be combined with.
- To create kitchen accessories, you can use both new materials and old scraps of expressive fabrics. These can be used to sew the outer part or the lining. In every closet there are many well-preserved things that are a pity to throw away. The pattern will give them a second life.
Before sewing individual parts of the potholder on a sewing machine, they should be connected to each other using a pin or needle.
How to make a pattern according to the diagram
Let's look at creating a pattern using the example of the most popular three-layer oven mitt. Measurements to be taken:
- thumb length;
- index finger length;
- wrist volume;
- palm length (10 cm is usually added to this number);
- palm width.
The pattern is made on special paper. The next step is to cut out the pattern and place it on a piece of textile. We turn the material over with the outer part inward, lean the pattern against it, and lay a snare along the edge of the pattern. Cut carefully.
Don’t forget about the seam allowances, this is very important! If you decide to trim the edges of the potholder with piping, then you need to leave only 1 cm for the allowances. If the edges are simply hemmed, then 2 cm.
Next, the edges of the pattern are folded back. The threads are stretched, thus the snares become bastings. We cut the basting in the middle. As a result, we have two patterns for one of the sides of the potholder. Everything is repeated again to make the second side.
After making the patterns for the outer side, we proceed to two patterns of insulation. Repeat all manipulations again. Make the same allowances.
Fabric making process
Insulating fabric is applied to the inside of the cotton fabric pattern. The edges of the basting are aligned. A running stitch will help temporarily connect the elements. One side is finished. The tack parts are usually sewn together in some way. The same manipulations will allow you to build the second half of the potholder. It also consists of two patterns of outer parts and insulation - a total of three layers.
Next, you can connect the two halves of the potholder together to get the finished product. First, you can sew them with a basting stitch, then stitch them on a machine or by hand. Now it's time to decorate the edges with piping.
The final step is to make a neat and small loop.
Design and decor: mittens, butterflies
When making oven mitts, it is important to remember that they are not just a piece of fabric. This is an important interior detail, an interesting element. A double-sided potholder performs remarkably well in everyday life. Its owners have no questions about which side to hang it to make it look beautiful.
The size and size of the potholder is chosen individually by each housewife. A potholder that is too small, the working surface of which is less than 15*15 cm, is unsafe. And too big will cause a lot of inconvenience.
Selecting a pattern for a tack is not an easy task. A large drawing must be positioned correctly and beautifully. If you are sewing a set of identical mittens, you need to place the design symmetrically on both mittens.
Beads, lace, braid and similar details can be used as decorative elements. The matter is limited only by your imagination. The main thing is not to overdo it. Still, the main function of a potholder is to provide protection against burns. It is also important to firmly sew the decorative elements to the potholder. No one likes catching buttons or beads in their soup. Read about other DIY kitchen design ideas in ours.
Video: master class on how to sew a cool kitchen potholder
How to sew a bright and good potholder in a few minutes, master class:
Extremely cute and practical potholders are those that are crocheted or knitted. They are made quickly and easily. Even a novice needlewoman can master such a potholder. Colored straws will further decorate the outer area of the potholder.
Video: step-by-step instructions for sewing and knitting mittens
Several options for tying a potholder:
It is easy and quick to sew a potholder according to the pattern from drape. There is no need to add an inner layer, since the drape itself is a fairly dense material. You need to cut out two identical drape pieces and connect them with an overcast stitch made of colored thread. At the end, sew on the button eyes. Such potholders can be made together with the child, or they can be made using knitting or patchwork.
Oven mitts are simply an irreplaceable thing in the kitchen. Without them, cooking becomes a real pain. Naturally, each of the hostesses wants them to be present in sufficient numbers. There are many variations of their manufacture, and the sewing process itself is incredibly simple.
If you don’t have the necessary materials at hand, you can even sew them from kitchen towels, but if you use oven mitts in the kitchen also as a decorative element, then you should approach the process creatively and scour the Internet, because from there you can get not only new ideas for creativity, but and download and print pictures or templates for patterns or knitting patterns. Or even take as a basis a master class that will show you how to make step by step, for example, round potholders with appliqués. An oven mitt can even be a gift for the New Year - if you make it in the form of a symbol of the year, for example, this year it was a pig and oven mitts with a pig's face have appeared in many kitchens.
Oven mitts are simply an irreplaceable thing in the kitchen
Even a novice needlewoman can sew original grips in the shape of birds. You just need to follow the instructions exactly so that within a couple of hours such an unusual accessory will appear in your kitchen.
Even a novice needlewoman can sew original grips in the shape of birds.
Progress:
- Draw on the fabric and cut out a couple of identical circles.
- Cut out exactly the same circle from the lining material.
- Place these three pieces together and stitch along the edges.
- Now cut out a couple of parts for the wings.
- Fold each element in half and stitch it onto a circle, making sure to align the cuts, thus forming a gap.
- Separately cut out a piece for the head, fold it and stitch it.
- Sew on the beak and comb.
Additionally, embroider the eyes.
Patchwork potholder: sewing from patchwork for beginners
Patchwork is an amazing handicraft, which is recommended to be mastered using potholders. It is very easy to make small kitchen accessories using this technique; you just need to stock up on scraps of fabric.
What is necessary:
- fabric in three colors;
- lining material;
- scissors;
- threads;
- ruler;
- pins.
We sew in stages:
- From scraps of fabric, cut into squares with sides exactly ten centimeters.
- Cut each piece into triangles.
- Arrange the triangular elements in any order and sew.
- Make the second side of the product in the same way.
- Place lining material between these two parts.
- Sew the edges and secure a loop in the corner.
Oven mitt for the kitchen (video)
A simple pattern for an oven mitt
Armed with patterns, any needlewoman will be able to sew incredibly beautiful potholders in the shape of a butterfly. The product will no longer be a simple kitchen accessory, but will become one of the most striking decorations in the home.
Armed with patterns, any needlewoman will be able to sew incredibly beautiful potholders in the shape of a butterfly
Progress:
- Make a life-size pattern and transfer all the details to the fabric, cut out.
- First of all, sew the upper parts, retreating about five millimeters from the edge.
- Edge the seam immediately.
- Treat the lower layers in the same way, but do not edge them.
- From the outside, sew the upper elements to the base, also retreating five millimeters from the edge.
Sew a ribbon along the edge of the resulting butterfly.
Mittens: master class on sewing
Mittens are the most convenient to use in the kitchen. Especially in cases where you need to get something out of a hot oven.
This mitten is made very quickly. The main thing is to cut the material correctly.
Progress:
- Mittens are the most convenient to use in the kitchen.
- Transfer the pattern to the fabric and make four identical parts.
- Cut a couple of exactly the same elements from the filler.
- Fold the fabric pieces right side inward.
- Place the filler on top and bottom, cover them with the remaining two fabric elements, but with the front side facing out.
- Sew the workpiece, retreating at least five millimeters from the edge.
- In those places where the indentation is too wide, narrow it using scissors.
- Turn the workpiece inside out.
Cut off excess protrusions.
Sew on a small loop.
The pot holder in the shape of a maple leaf looks incredibly beautiful and original. Felt is used as the main material in this case. It is with its help that maximum realism can be achieved. The leaf is very difficult to distinguish from the real one.
What is necessary:
- felt;
- needle;
- pencil;
- threads;
- paper;
- scissors;
- pins.
An oven mitt in the shape of a maple leaf looks incredibly beautiful and original.
Progress:
- Draw a maple leaf of the required size on paper.
- Transfer it to felt and cut out three blanks, each of which should be half a centimeter smaller than the previous one.
- Separately, cut out a small strip, process its edges and immediately stitch it to the largest leaf, forming a loop.
- Place a couple of remaining pieces on top and secure them with pins.
- Sew all the veins on the top piece.
Tip: in order for the seams to stand out more, the color of the threads should be contrasting. It is also worth making not one line, but several.
New Year's potholders: how to sew yourself
A simple kitchen accessory will be an excellent gift for loved ones for the New Year holidays. With their help you can emphasize the magical atmosphere. After all, even in the kitchen during this period everything should be a little fabulous and unusual.
What is necessary:
- white and green fabric;
- padding polyester;
- red braid;
- threads;
- scissors.
A simple kitchen accessory will be an excellent gift for loved ones for the New Year holidays
Progress:
- Cut a couple of circles from white fabric, the diameter of which should be eighteen centimeters.
- On a green piece of paper, draw a Christmas tree about eleven centimeters high and cut it out.
- Sew a Christmas tree to one of the circles using a zigzag stitch.
- Cut a couple of circles with a diameter of about seventeen centimeters from padding polyester.
- Place the padding polyester parts and one white one together.
- Make several lines, the distance between which should be a couple of centimeters.
- Cut a strip of white fabric. Its width should be only three centimeters, and its length – sixteen.
- Fold the strip and stitch. The result should be a narrow braid, from which a loop will be made in the future.
- Fold the white parts right side inward, and place the newly sewn ribbon between them. Baste it with threads.
- Sew all the elements in a circle, leaving only a small hole at the bottom.
- Turn the workpiece out.
- Sew up the hole.
- Iron the potholder immediately.
- Baste the red ribbon and stitch along the edge of the product.
How to choose material for tacks
Natural materials such as chintz, cotton and linen are most often used for kitchen accessories.. This is due to the fact that during operation the products come into contact not only with hands, but also with food. This is why the use of synthetic fabrics is undesirable. In addition, synthetic fibers will not withstand high temperatures and the product will quickly become unusable.
Only wear-resistant materials are used as internal filler. It can be felt, drape or batting. Only with the correct selection of all fabrics will the finished product not only please the eye, but also last for a long time.
