Hi Rob, cute video. Love the different design you have come up with. I also make oven mitts and found insul-bright even with two layers isn't very protective. In combination with insul-bright, I use warm and natural cotton batting. Works great. A little thick but works. I'll check out your other videos as I'm always looking for new projects.
I would probably use excess wool batting from off cuts from a quilt and quilt it in a grid and then cut to size before putting together. Love your tutorials, your energy and instructions are clear and easy to follow.
I am getting ready to do this and I decided to read the comments again and I’m so glad I read yours. Because yes every time you quilt multiple layers the size always changes
Rob, I think you should have top stitched the triangle across the wide part to keep the batting from slipping. I would do this before you baste it onto the front part. Great pattern. Thanks for sharing.
I love the your videos. I made some potholders, used an old towel, 3 or 2 layers, for batting. Works fine, and I do not have to spend money on batting.
As always Rob, you have delivered another great tutorial! Love your energy and I have read some of the other comments. Loops would be great and yes, insulbrite needs to go a certain direction to protect the side closest to your skin! Nobody is perfect and you did a great job! Keep the Faith:)
Speaking from experience, I believe you should sew through the edges of the insul-brite layers making sure to catch all fabric layers with the reflective layers. The reason being, when you use the finished potholder you will not burn your fingertips should they be up against the edge of your potholder. I have first hand experience on the burn issue ;-(
I thought the insulbrite was eventually sewed on during the topstitching part. Since it was only half an inch smaller than the printed fabrics, which was done in order to avoid unnecessary bulk (twice the thickness of the 3 insulbrite) on the seams.
and not pot holder is complete without it. and you dont need insulbright on the pocket park, your not garbing the pan with it. i also use a more canvas or upoulstry fabric. they last way longer and thicker
Love this tutorial! My daughter in law is a chef and my son wants me to make her an apron and pot holders. This is the best pot holder design I have seen to sew. Thank you! I know it is probably too late for this as the holiday season is upon us already, but I would love to see a tutorial on a Christmas tree skirt. Happy Thanksgiving Rob! I sure do appreciate your enthusiasm!
Thank you for the tutorial...I need to renovate the kitchen fabrics after christmas parties. Good Idea. I would like to se a rag quilt design for a man.
Hi Mr Appell, This is a simple quick project and it's a 10! Thank You. Would You consider a video for a double handed mitt with the thumb atop one side of each of the ends?
Rob, I have loved your videos for a long time but I have to ask: Why do you not use the knee lift on your machine instead of using your hands to raise the presser foot? Great project, BTW.
I'd love to see a tutorial for making a bag or carrier to attach to a walker. I've made a couple of these for people recovering from hip replacement surgery, and it would have really helped to have any kind of instructions instead of making it up as I went along.
This one should not be used in the microwave, correct? Because the insulbrite could spark. The bowl cozy is made with 2 layers of batting, so this one is ok for the microwave, Am I correct on that part?
New subscriber here. I have 2 questions. Does it matter which way the shiny side of the insulbrite faces? I looked through the comments and not everyone agrees. The other question is where can I find a seam guide like you are using? Thanks for the tutorial.
Although your comment is three years old you would always want to contact the manufacturer of the insulated fabric and they would be the best ones to advise you. And then you can also find out what type of seam guides are available for your type of sewing machine
i use a magnet that's a few inches long. it was from the back of an old name tag from work. i knew it would come in handy sometime, and it stays in place.
@@dcwatashi I have not used other products, but I am sure you are correct. They question was asked about Insulbright, though, which does not have a shiny side, so that's what I was addressing. Thank you for the info about other products. I'll make sure to look for that if I ever use a different product; it's good info to have!
@@dianenickerson4744 Actually I am making a pair well actually I am making one pot holder today and I cut out the fabric last night and my Insul-Brite actually does have a shiny side and then I read the directions and sure enough they said that it does indeed have a shiny side. I purchased this from a lady a couple of years ago and I don’t know when she bought it so maybe the newer insul-brite is different
Wow! I wish I had seen this tutorial before last Christmas, I made my dad pot holders without a pattern. At times I was trying to sew through 11-13 layers of fabric and Insulbrite. Didn’t even think to cut the Insulbrite half an inch smaller. Thanks Rob!
I love this potholder idea. I need to make a few for myself and for gifts. Thank you for posting it, Rob! I'm using insulbrite in some cat beds I have for 2 cats who live in our garage. I bought 2 cheap beds. I then used the insulbrite shiny side up on the beds. And then I made covers for the beds out of fleece. The fleece covers can be removed for washing. The insulbrite will help reflect heat back to the cats to keep them warm. The 2 beds are inside a house my husband made for them. It also has a small heater to keep them warm and to keep their canned food from freezing. Insulbrite is a Great product!
NIce idea, but what about a small loop to put the potholder onto a hook on the wall? And I recommend prewashed fabric, because the potholders have to go to the washingmachine once and a while.
Thank you for this make, including the pdf. Good idea for gifts for holidays, housewarming, and other occasions. Would like to see your Man Sewing vest up close. Believe you mentioned making a video on it a while back. Would enjoy seeing the how and why of it. Thanks in advance.
Thank you for the awesome videos. I'm making a table topper for my mom. I want her to feel secure putting a hot pot of coffee on it. I went to the warm company's website and they suggest putting a cotton batting with the insulbrite. But now I see you have put two layers of insulbrite. My question is what should I do?
Printed directions don’t follow same procedures, but I rewatched the tutorial a few times and now have it down. Great tutorial, and the best “quick” potholder design around!!! Thanks, dude!
Years ago I had broken my leg and a neighbor brought in a casserole with a wrap around and up over the top insulated cover for the dish. I didn't get to look it over as they took it. But have always been intrigued about this and wonder if you know what i'm talking about and can make it.
@@jodiegrace2849 so what’s with these people who ask questions and then never bother to come back and read the answers. I think half of these people don’t know how to turn on notifications
Great tutorial Rob, I'm definitely going to make some of these for my craft fair but I don't have food type fabric, do you think it would be ok using my quilt weight cotton fabric scraps that I have. I know food material would be much better, but just financially trying to save. Thank bunches for all you do for us! 💚
Would love to see a pannier for the front of my bicycle, tablet case and something for my big earphones (not buds) to go with it, electric bike battery sling holder, tree skirt, pillow covers, bed runner, bun cosy, casserole cosy, car seat cover and tree ornaments!
