My DIY Bowl Cozy Caught Fire

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Bowl cozies and bowl holders are cute and easy DIY gifts that have been featured on You Tube for the past few years. They allow you to comfortably hold a really hot bowl of soup or food once it has been heated in the microwave. I've been watching tutorials and got inspired to make some for gift giving! The first one I made came out great and included fusible batting, cotton fabric and cotton thread. Fusible batting provides a great structure to the bowl, but is not microwave safe.
Next, I decided to make a microwaveble version so that my friends could actually place their bowls of food or soup in the cozies and microwave them together without burning their hands.
I followed the tutorials, and used 100% cotton mercerized thread, batting and fabric, but it looks like my thread caught on fire! What a disaster.
I haven't made a video in a few weeks because life has gotten hectic, but I wanted my You Tube friends to be aware of this. Maybe I did something wrong. If so, let me know in the comments.
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@angielovett4159 2 года назад

You have to put food in it, or it WILL try to cook the cozy! Another Utuber talked about NOT putting it in the microwave to ‘test’ it, without something in it. Same with the potato bags. Also never use them if they are wet or if you’ve spilled food on them. Safest to partially microwave the food, stir it, put it in the bowl cozy and finish microwaving for a shorter time. Or don’t use it in the microwave, put it in the cozy after, if you are holding the bowl in your lap or taking it somewhere.

@jseidel70js Месяц назад

Was going to say this. Haven't had this happen before. Also only put in for a certain amount of time.

@RDens4d 4 месяца назад

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I’ve been singing this song at Accuquilt and Beyond for years, but didn’t want to guinea pig my house to prove it in a video. I hope this video saved thousands from going stupid stuff. Place the hot bowl of food in the cozy to keep it warm, but never cook your cozy in the MW 🥰

@coolkatavalon2804 2 года назад

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this but mercerised cotton is highly flammable, most likely due to the sodium hydroxide used to make it.

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I believe the mercerized thread was the problem. Since then, I've switched to non mercerized thread and only heat the cozies with food. I haven't had any more problems. Thanks for commenting.

@NoSaltBP.org. 4 года назад

Now that's the cutest bowl holder I've seen! I'm so glad to see you are back! Full watch and view!

@GardeningwithLadyCheryl 4 года назад

Wow! The bowls are cute. Thanks for the heads up about using non microwaveable materials. 😊

@houndsmanone4563 4 года назад

Hey there Nell. Good to see you back. It's good you were close by the microwave. I had a small issue once and it too made a nasty burn smell throughout the kitchen, Thanks for the post. Have a fine upcoming week and if we don't see you prior....have a great Christmas with family and loved ones. Full-watch.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Thanks for stopping by again and Merry Christmas to you, too!

@deenayates5254 2 месяца назад

Mine too and it only took 3 minutes! I am glad I tried it before I used one! I used 100% cotton in everything! The batting by itself caught fire and it was Wrap and Zap!

@DoonieFaye1950 2 месяца назад

You're only supposed to microwave at 2 minute intervals. I never go over 2 minutes. Stir, then 2 minutes more.

@glendahays5377 2 года назад

If there was a plastic smell, there was definitely a synthetic fiber present. It was probably the fabric that was a cotton/polyester blend but was mislabeled as 100% cotton. In the future. I recommend that you do a burn test with a small piece of the fabric before investing in the project. Burning a small swatch will tell you if it’s all cotton which would smell like burning paper or wood and leave a fine feathery ash. Additionally cotton fabric would have an afterglow which means that after you blow out the flame, the burnt edge will glow red and continue to burn the fabric. Much different than what you smelled when that cozy caught fire!

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I hadn't considered the fabric could have been a cotton blend. Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching.

@LazyIRanch 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for warning us! I was about to make a bunch of these with regular poly/cotton thread. You saved me a lot of potential heartache. Bless you!

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and good luck with your projects.

@LazyIRanch 3 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell Thanks! I made some for my sister, and I used thread that came from our mom's stash, it's over 50 years old but perfectly good thread and it's 100% cotton. So glad I used that! She loves them, and now her best friend has paid me to make some for her. Yay! I ordered more cotton thread online. These are so fun to make, and quick! I made a template pattern out of cardboard with holes to mark the darts which helps. Another thing, I have a collection of quilt blocks that I find at thrift stores and yard sales, and they make beautiful bowl cozies! Makes it look like I put more work in them than I did, and it preserves the work someone else did, sometimes many years ago.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

@@LazyIRanch what a treasure it is to have your mom's thread to use! That's wonderful. Thanks for the great idea of using quilt blocks. I had never thought of that. I do plan to make a few more cozies soon. I'll look out for some.

@denisespigner5684 3 года назад

@Lazy I Ranch make sure cotton thread in your bobbin too.

@loyalbee6904 Год назад

YOU DON'T USE POLY ANYTHING. You use 100% cotton...

@tryitbuyitmakeitsellit 4 года назад

That is adorable. I have had a Dollar Tree pot holders catch on fire when I was m9ving a pot. So I am now skeptical of purchasing them from DT.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Thanks for that info. We gotta be careful!

@LazyIRanch 3 года назад

Yes! I had one from Dollar Tree that said it was cotton, but it melted so it couldn't have been. I find the best cotton fabric sometimes at thrift stores, really cheap! I've got a yard of cotton fabric from the 70s that has all the characters from "Welcome Back, Kotter" along with their sayings, like "Up your nose with a rubber hose", and "Sweathogs". Best 99 cents I've spent! I figure I can make a set of these and see if anyone on eBay buys them. Gotta be some Kotter fans out there.

@sleepyfacedangel 2 года назад

@@LazyIRanch What an awesome find! 😌

@sabrinaharris6538 2 года назад

I'm sorry that happened to you. I have always used (for years) gutterman cotton thread (non mercerized), and have never had a problem, you can buy it at Joann fabrics.

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I have used Gutterman for other projects and was satisfied with it. Thanks for the advice and happy holidays.

@sabrinaharris6538 2 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🎁⛄

@jseidel70js 2 месяца назад

I have also gotten 100% cotton thread from Hobby Lobby. Usually on sale for $.99.

@lauraashley4990 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the warning. You are the only one I have found so far. Plenty show how to make cosies, none show them in use!

@debrathompson-ramey1477 Год назад

Wow I was just about to make me some now I’m rethinking this. Thank you so much.

@loyalbee6904 Год назад

Just use 100% EVERYTHING! I also suggest getting a well known 100% cotton thread. Not from dollar tree

@Peaceluv001 4 года назад

The bowls are cute...I’m sure you can find another use for them 👍🏽😊

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

I think they're so cute, I'm fine with not putting them in the microwave... LOL. Thanks for commenting.

@HeirloomReviews 4 года назад

Great video my friend! liked it thanks for sharing! : )

@LindaSJones-wg2ns 3 года назад

Thank you for the information, we are all sisters in sewing.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Yes! Thanks so much for visiting.

@michellealmorado 4 года назад

Nice tutorial

@tomib100 3 года назад

Thanx for the warning. 😊

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

@TeamBensonHomestead 4 года назад

that's a super cute bowl

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

They're very useful, too. Thanks for commenting.

@anna-mae.c 3 года назад

Was it empty when it burned? Also was it in for over 3 minutes? Very worrisome!

@darlapoulsen9767 5 месяцев назад

I had a potato bag “with a potato “ catch fire. Was only in for a minute said it was all 100% cotton. All my cozy’s I never recommend microwaving. Just using after you have taken food out.

@susan1098 Год назад

Oh!! Forgot. Thumbs up for sure!! And new subscriber 😊

@Ronibearable 4 года назад

You can't put it in the microwave empty. Microwaves work by exciting the water molecules in something, and the friction of those molecules bumping into each other cause heat. The same reason that you can't turn on a microwave empty... it must have something with some water content. Also, you said you "used fusible batting", which is a huge no no for these. You show Wrap N Zap, which is not fusible, but said fusible so if you used the W n Z then that is fine, but fusible is not ok for microwave.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Thanks for your comments. I had no idea that I needed to have a bowl with food in it in order for it to heat properly. I still have my burned bowl cozy so I might just go ahead and test it again. The first cozy (red and white stripes) was made with fusible batting, and I did not put that one in the microwave. I only tried heating heating the second one which contained Wrap N Zap.

@gloriaslater8433 4 года назад

Livinnpjs, You are correct from everything that I have read and heard.

@taniagriffin3401 3 года назад

Some Coats and Clarks mercerized thread has a polyester core...that would catch fire.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment and sorry about the late reply. Since this video, I've stopped using mercerized thread and haven't had any problems.

@denisebooth866 3 года назад

Certain fibers have certain scents (learned in a college textile class many moons ago 😁. I think nylon, or maybe it was silk, smells like celery), so if the odor was really bad something may not have been cotton.. just FYI. Man made fibers are often oil (petroleum) based. So Tania you are probably correct. Hope this helps.

@karin0963 2 года назад

I am making some now with 100% mercetized cotton. I guess I need to rip out the stitches. Thank you for the warning.

@debbieweilacher4219 2 года назад

I’ve been using my home made All Cotton bowl cozy’s for years n NEVER had them catch fire!!!

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I'm glad to hear that. Since I made this video, I've changed thread as well as only heated the cozies with bowls of food and haven't had any more problems. Thanks for watching.

@kittyrings 3 года назад

Nell, please listen to Claire Rowley on RU-vid. She lets you know what the science is behind COTTON and why it would catch fire. By the way, I have Potato Express from Walmart. I bought it 8 years ago and that bag is 100% polyester and even the batting is polyfill 100%. It has never caught fire. I've made baby clothes with yarns that are polyester rather than cotton. Back in the day, mother's use to smoke holding their babies and a hot ash was a concern as it should be. Poly will not flame......cotton will. Your cozy looks great by the way.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to check our her videos. I'm surprised to hear that Potato Express is made of synthetic material. I did nor know that! Glad that you've had success with it and thanks for commenting. Happy New Year!

@wyntresorrow403 2 года назад

Isnt polyfil plastic? Plastic will melt

@susan1098 Год назад

I’m so glad I saw this video. I’m making tons of them for Christmas gifts. Il just tell everyone not to place it in the microwave just to be safe.

@HomeCentsWithNell Год назад

Good on you for planning Christmas gifts so soon ! That advice couldn't hurt. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

@willowmoonlabradors 3 года назад

Oy, now I need to check the threads on the two cozies I just made. Its old and I was trying to use it up before having to spend more. But this is a great reason to go back! So sorry about your bowl cozy.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Yes, pleae check the thread. Better to be safe than sorry! Thanks for watching 🙂

@willowmoonlabradors 3 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell I took my 2 cozies apart. The thread was polyester. I ordered a variety of neutrals today.

@dianaduke1300 4 года назад

I suspect the thread is the issue ... mercerized cotton .... this is processed with caustic chemicals .... Mercerizing is a process of treating cotton thread (and fabric) in a caustic solution under tension, which causes the fibers to swell. This process allows dye to better penetrate the fibers, thereby increasing the luster while also strengthening the thread. DO NOT USE FOR MAKING MICROWAVE BOWLS !!!

@sheliaheverin8822 4 года назад

I agree.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

I didn't see other options for cotton thread when I went out shopping. Would I have to buy non mercerized thread online?

@gramma9826 4 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell Wouldn't you just use quilters cotton thread? It's 100% cotton.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

@@gramma9826 Thanks. I'll look for that!

@RainorShine1 3 года назад

Agree was the thread

@hischild8899 2 года назад

I made this about four years ago from 100% cotton. I've used them in the microwave on a daily basis. After raising further down I believe it was concluded that the mersererized thread was not actually 100% cotton.

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

Yes, I think you're right. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

@carolmoore7626 2 года назад

Mercerized thread is processed with a caustic solution.

@Teresa-L.2024 Год назад

Happened to me too. I had a bowl of food I was reheating and the cosy caught fire. Now they are used only for holding my bowls. I've made rice heat packs and they are fine. I use Plastic snaps on the covers and they don't melt. I've had buckwheat husks catch fire too, so don't use them any more.

@HomeCentsWithNell Год назад

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I'm sorry to hear about that! It's weird that the plastic is OK but yet sometimes the cotton isn't. Thank you so much for watching.

@jeanettereed4485 Год назад

If food spilled on your cozy, that is what started the fire.

@DIYwithReginaMankah 4 года назад

I love your work my dear you have my support and subscribe..

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked the video!

@Sam713IrishRose 4 года назад

Good gravy! I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I hope it never happens again. Thanks for the warning!

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Thanks for stopping by. I hope this info helps someone out there.

@gigin8546 3 года назад

I am getting to make my first bowl cozies. I saw your video and now I’m alarmed about using the wrong thing. Where do you find 100% cotton thread that is not mercerized? Thanks for your video!

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

I don't know, but several viewers said that the problem wasn't the thread, but me putting the cozy in the microwave completely empty. Apparently, moisture needs to be present to prevent the fire from happening. I haven't tried it, so I can't vouch for that explanation either way. We still use our bowl cozies daily, they're very handy . We just don't microwave them.

@susanmei9980 2 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell I know that years ago, when microwaves first came out, they told how to test if a container was microwave safe: Put the EMPTY container into the nuker ALONG WITH a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water. Nuke for a cpl mins until the water boils. If the empty container is hot, it is not safe to use in the microwave, bc that means it is absorbing the rays. All the rays shd be going into the water, so if the other dish is hot, something inside it is absorbing the rays and it isn’t safe. So, that’s probably why nuking it with food in there is ok, bc the food absorbs the rays. I never knew that about mercerized cotton thread 🧵! 😬

@grannybee6805 4 года назад

Oh dear. What a scary and sad thing to lose one of your cute cozies. Glad there was not more damage.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Me, too. Thanks for watching!

@tracyruth4247 3 года назад

Did you wash the fabric first? Maybe there was starch or a chemical coating on it. The fabric from DT says cotton but to me it seems very thin so I would not be surprised if it has a bunch of chemicals on the surface.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

I hadn't thought of that! Now, I do prewash my fabrics but at that time I didn't. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

@saintinlower48 Год назад

Wow, I have to rethink a dozen Christmas gifts I was going to make with homemade instant soup packets. Maybe, just microwave WITHOUT the bowl in the bowl cozy - though I'd have to tell everyone. Gee wiz! Thanks for letting us all know.

@betsytraughber1870 2 года назад

If your dollar tree fabric had glitter in the fabric, this is the reason for your fire.

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

It did not, but thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

@karenpalmer9988 2 года назад

I know this is an old post, but where did you buy your Non mercerized thread? Is it a certain brand you have to buy? I have to make some of these for someone, and I'm having a hard time finding it...Thank you!

@ellencurl4588 2 года назад

Hobby Lobby has cotton thread

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I'm so sorry for the late reply. I bought several spools of non mercerized thread after I made this video, and I'm still using them. Unfortunately, I can't find the manufacturer's info. I did find a brand on Amazon that is mercerized, but several people stated that they've used the thread for bowl cozies and haven't had problems. The brand is called "Connecting Threads." I hope this helps and thanks for watching.

@selmamartinez589 Год назад

Did it have a "glitter" or "silvery" as part of the fabric pattern? If so, it's like putting metal in the microwave.

@lc6513 2 года назад

Just wondering...was the bobbin thread the same as the top thread used?

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

That's a great question. Yes, they were the same thread. Thanks for watching🙂

@M0M0F2P0Ms 2 года назад

did you microwave the fabric bowl on its own or did you have a bowl of food in there with it? I am thinking with food that the heat would concentrate on that and not the fabric of the bowl ???

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I'm sorry for the late reply. I didn't have food in the microwave along with the cozy, which I have learned was a mistake. In addition, I was using mercerized thread, which is treated with a flammable substance. Now, I only use 100% cotton fabric, unmercerized cotton thread and heat them with food. I haven't had any problems since making those changes and I've made dozens of cozies. Thanks for watching.

@PrincessofKeys 3 года назад

Im wanting to make Oven mittens and indeed says 100% cotton is needed, All I will look for is things that says 100% only! I am interested in these bowl cozies though but I probably wont put them in the microwave myself.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Since I made this video I switched over to non-mercerized 100% cotton thread and haven't had any more problems. It does make a difference in the microwave. It's a little hard to find, but worth it. Good luck with your sewing projects and thanks for watching 🙂

@Theliberaldiva 3 года назад

I saw on another RU-vid video that from a science standpoint, the fabric itself would be impossible to catch on fire without something combustible on it. The video said that microwaves only "excite" molecules of water, sugar, and/or fat and those molecules are what have the potential to catch on fire. Was it possible that water got on it before you put it in the microwave (for example, the bowl could have been freshly washed but not dried) or maybe some of the contents of the bowl boiled out while cooking? I've been using mine for several weeks now with no problems. But I am curious about this. Have you had any other incidents like this?

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Thank for watching and commenting. I appreciate your input. Since I changed my thread to nonmercerized cotton, I haven't any problems. I think that was my issue.

@ronavdg2928 2 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell Where did you get the nonmercerized thread?

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

@@ronavdg2928 I originally got it from Amazon, but I can't find it anymore. Now I use 100%cotton thread labeled " Essential by Connecting Threads." I decided to try it based on reviews from other sewists. I've made several cozies and haven't had any problems with it.

@sewlady070375 2 года назад

How long did you place this cozy in the microwave for?

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I heated it for 2 minutes, because that's the longest amount of time that I would likely heat a bowl of food. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@roadrunner123 3 года назад

I've sewed for many years and I really don't see the need to put fabric in the microwave for any reason. Just put the bowl in the microwave and after it heats, transfer it to the bowl cozy. It is not logical to insulate a bowl and then try to heat it! It is like taking a thermos and placing it in the microwave!

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

I agree, putting it in the microwave isn't necessary, just a bit more convenient. However, I haven't had any problems since I changed to nonmercerized cotton thread. Thanks for watching!

@rosemariebenson3720 3 года назад

Use only 100 percent cotton thread, batting and material.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Hello and thanks for watching@ All of my materials were labeled as 100% cotton, however the thread was mercerized and I think that may have been the problem. Since I switched to nonmercerized thread, everything has been fine.

@claragowin2604 9 месяцев назад

I put a note with it saying Not to microwave. To make it safe. Oils, and sugar etc product will burn if cozy is spoiled too. I say pull bowl out a lil then grab it with the cozy. Xo

@HomeCentsWithNell 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the tip and thanks for watching.

@kathygourley8567 2 года назад

I would bet there was scrim on your batting. I would never trust Dollar Tree fabric at all. I would also do the flame test on any fabric I was not sure was 100% cotton. Also be careful that your thread is 100% cotton and does not have a polyester core. Mercerized has no impact on your problem. "Mercerizing is a process of treating cotton thread (and fabric) in a caustic solution under tension, which causes the fibers to swell. This process allows dye to better penetrate the fibers, thereby increasing the luster while also strengthening the thread."

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

Hello. I don't think this batting had scrim as it was marketed for making microwave safe items. I no longer have that particular thread so I can't vouch for it, but I appreciate your tips. Fortunately I haven't had any more problems since I made the video. Thanks for watching.

@beckyfetterman2932 3 года назад

Mercerized cotton thread is polyester covered in cotton and not safe for microwave

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Thank you for the advice! I'll be sure not to do that again.

@kariforgie457 3 года назад

It's actually thread treated with caustic chemicals that smooth the fibers.

@veenapurohit9809 2 года назад

I put the bowl in the microwave , not the cozy. I take the hot bowl out firstthen put in the cozy. Even I make bothfabric & batting of 100% cotton.( may be the polyeaster thread mixed in cotton burnt the cozy)

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

Yes, doing it that way is a great idea. Thanks so much for watching and commenting .

@susanschoolcraft9989 2 года назад

There is also a time limit to microwave. I think it might be 2 minutes. I prefer to use without putting in microwave

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I chose to heat it for 2 minutes,since that's the longest amount of time that I'd usually reheat food. I haven't had any more problems after switching thread and only heating the cozies with food. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@bettymontgomery6198 2 года назад

I use Gutermann cotton thread

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

Thank you for commenting. I like Gutermann threads, too.

@kaylinbitters8486 3 года назад

Could be because it’s mercerized cotton! Not sure but I bet that’s what it was. ❤️

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Thank you for commenting! Based on the feedback I've gotten, I think you're right.

@sheilasnow925 Год назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell I just checked on line and it said the mercerized thread was safe for the microwave?

@HomeCentsWithNell Год назад

I have read the same thing and I really can't explain the discrepancy. For a while, I only used non mercerized cotton thread but I can no longer find it, so now I test each batch of thread, batting and fabric in the microwave along with a cup of water before I start sewing the cozies together. I haven't had any more problems since I made this video. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@sewforlife586 2 года назад

are u sure u didnt get food or water on it before placing it in the microwave? that would cause it to catch fire because the food or water caught fire and the material was in the way. ;) How long did u have it in the microwave?

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

No, there was no food or water on the cozy when I was testing it. I heated it for 2 minutes, since that's the longest length of time that I reheat food. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@chrissyoldfield8566 Год назад

I’m thinking FUSIBLE batting is a NO-NO. It could be the “glue” on the batting melts or burns. 🤷‍♀️

@HomeCentsWithNell Год назад

I did not use fusible batting, just 100% cotton batting made for microwave use as explained in the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@tastyfoodwithanna 4 года назад

@user-pm4mb2oh1o Год назад

Allo, Si vous avez placé le bol en tissus seulement dans le micro onde pour le tester il se peut cela arrive car il n’y a aucun liquide. Il faut y ajouter aussi un aliment à réchauffer.

@nancywalker9334 3 года назад

I have to this point not had an issue, however I have made some that I have used questionable media, on these I put NOT FOR MICRO USE. On the bottom before I assemble.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

That's sound advice. I also told friends that I gave them to, not to microwave them since I didn't know the cause of the fire. They were still very happy with the cozies. Thanks for watching.

@denisebooth866 3 года назад

How long did you have it in the micro

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

2 minutes, which is about the longest amount of time I would choose to reheat something.

@denisebooth866 3 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell Adorable bowl. Love these cozies.

@ChitownScratcher 4 года назад

Oh wow, lots of views on this one

@ronaldmaatman7130 3 года назад

Your batting has to be 100% cotton without scrim.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I did some tests and realized that thread was the problem, in my case. It was mercerized cotton, so I've switched to non mercerized. You are correct about the batting.

@VicLynn5522 4 года назад

The first problem is using Dollar tree items..Not EVER Recommended !..Also, never put items like these , empty, ion a microwave. How high and how long did you put it in the microwave?... These are for short term heating only, not cooking...Invest in quality items , fabric, thread and genuine batting that is 100% cotton and you won't have these problems. Get your items from Joann's Hobby Lobby, a quilt shop, etc. and they will last for years. Mine have and the many i have given as gifts.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Hello. All of my items were from Hobby Lobby or Wal-Mart except for the fabric itsself. That came from Dollar Tree, and was labeled 100% cotton. I believe the thread is what caught on fire, not the fabric. I did a trial of two minutes in the microwave because that's how long I normally reheat a bowl of soup since my microwave is not very powerful. Someone else commented that I shouldn't have heated the bowl cozy by itself, due to a lack of moisture in the microwave. I hadn't thought of that! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

@betsytraughber1870 2 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell never put an empty bowl/dish in the microwave. No wonder it caught on fire. Always, add water and a bowl to test these cozy/pot holder sewn items, before microwaving. And they are ment to be used to reheat food NOT cook food. Just saying, your cozys are cute. Thanks for letting everyone know about this problem. God bless.

@reginadelahoussaye853 2 года назад

I have make dozens of these ams I never had one catch on fire.

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I'm glad to hear that! Since making this video, I haven't had any more problems. I have switched to non mercerized thread and only heat the cozies with food. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@candygrandy6051 2 года назад

I made about 10 bowls. And I microwaved all of them for 1 minute to test and one of them caught fire! No idea 🤷🏻‍♀️

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I'm glad to hear that 🙂. I haven't had any further problems since changing my thread and pre-testing my fabric. Thanks for watching.

@dianecole5582 4 года назад

I bought the Same thread and returned it because it’s good only for hand quilting or sewing. I read. It’s not good for your machine either.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Ooohhh. Thanks for the tip. I have a pretty basic machine and don't want to ruin it. It's been great so far.

@patriciabennett5155 4 года назад

The thread most likely had polyester in it. You must be sure to use PURE 100% cotton products. I have made hundreds without any problems. Good luck.

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I did check to make sure that it was 100% cotton thread, but it was mercerized. Someone who commented earlier said that might have been the problem ☹️

@patriciabennett5155 4 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell Yes, that is the problem. That is why a majority of the quilters do not use Coats and Clark. Best of luck with your videos!

@HomeCentsWithNell 4 года назад

@@patriciabennett5155 thank you!

@inspiredbyjenny4447 3 года назад

Can I ask the brand thread you use that is 100% cotton? I dont want to get something that says it is then end up with mercerized. I've been sewing a while but it's always been a job where everything was supplied for my use. I'm wanting to do this on my own & don't want to make any mistakes, as I may potentially use this as gifts or income...

@rosemariebenson3720 3 года назад

I would question the thread quality. Especially if bought at dollar tree.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

The fabric was from Dollar Tree and the thread was from a craft store. Switching to non mercerized thread and only microwaving the cozy when it contains food has solved the problem, as far as I can tell.

@hopegarza 2 года назад

I’ll bet that fire freaked you out. It would have freaked me out.

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

Yes, that certainly doesn't happen every day! I haven't had any problems since then, thank goodness! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@Suz_408 3 года назад

Did you have a bowl of water or something else in the microwave with the cozy? If not, it may have happened when all of those waves were concentrated on the cozy and nothing else.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

No, I didn't and according to many of the comments, that was the issue. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@annettelboulay-defrias4231 Год назад

It might have been the fabric from the DOLLAR TREE

@HomeCentsWithNell Год назад

That's certainly possible. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@ituzaingo973 Год назад

I wd not expect any quality on goods from DT.

@IMOO1896 3 года назад

Ohno! This makes me nervous to put these in the MW, even if everything is cotton.. glad the fire wasn’t more dangerous. So far, and I guess from now on, I’ll just slide the bowl into the cozy from the microwave turntable and not include it in the heating process.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

That's what I do now and advise my friends to do the same. Thanks for watching!

@claritarazler1030 3 года назад

Please take note that on the batting bag it says that it should not be microwaved for longer than three minutes at a time. My girlfriend started a fire in her microwave using the bowl cozy I made. She left it in the microwave and turned the microwave on to use as a timer with no food in it for 22 minutes. I use mine in the microwave all the time. But I do not store them in the microwave. I am happy that you made this video perhaps people will take note and be more careful.

@camillecloyd2763 3 года назад

@acudmore814 2 года назад

Can't put it in by its self. Needs to have a bowl in it. Plus no longer than 5 minutes

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I now only microwave them with bowls of food. Thanks for watching and your tips.

@ShelleySailz 8 месяцев назад

Hhmmm 🤔 My thoughts: the cozy is supposed to protect one's hands from the heat of the bowl. I microwave the food in the bowl, but NOT the cozy itself

@sandrachadwell4951 2 года назад

You cannot use any thread or batting that is not 100% cotton.

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

You're correct. Everything was 100% cotton as far as I know but I go into more depth in the video. Thanks for stopping by.

@TheRebs7 3 года назад

I think your video is going to put people off making these which is a shame, as you put it in the microwave on its own without any food in and the first rule of microwaving is there must be some food/moisture. It's not a heat pad that heats up, it's a cozy to protect your hands from the warm bowl. Sorry about your fire though, and I'm glad it wasn't worse.

@HomeCentsWithNell 3 года назад

Hopefully they'll watch the entire video and read the comments to get a full understanding. Bowl cozies are great and I've made several since posting this video. We don't microwave ours but that's a personal choice. I've read mixed opinions on whether mercerized cotton thread may be the culprit but the consensus seems to be not to microwave items that don't contain liquid. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment.

@dianne20010 Год назад

You saying use the batting you use your bowl 🍲 on 🔥 so I should not use the batting

@HomeCentsWithNell Год назад

Hello. The batting is OK to use as long as it is 100% cotton without scrim. In my case, I believe it was either the thread or heating the cozy without food in it which caused the fire. I have made and used several since then without any problems. Thanks so much for watching.

@Lingsing 2 года назад

I feel you should not use Dollar Tree Thread I get my treat from Amazon and Joannes

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

Thanks for the advice. My thread was from Hobby Lobby but the fabric was from Dollar Tree. Once I switched over to nonmercerized thread and only heat the cozies with food, I haven't had any more problems.

@Lingsing 2 года назад

Do you sew mini oven mitts for fingers ? Please and thank you

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

@@Lingsing I had never thought of that but it's a great idea. I'll have to see if there's a pattern somewhere. Do you sew them?

@Lingsing 2 года назад

@@HomeCentsWithNell yes I saw a few on you tube but I didn’t do too well 😊

@Lingsing 2 года назад

I made one it was Lopsided

@gaylestorm2214 2 года назад

Im betting it was the fusable stuff you used, that stuff is plastic

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

I only used sew- in cotton batting, as I described in the video. Thanks for watching.

@christinarios234 Год назад

Wrong thread

@PeaSoupDesigns 2 года назад

How awful, after all that work. Very scary. People use the cotton fabric, thread and the Wrap and Zap for baking potatoes in the microwave, without issues. Maybe it's the $ Tree products not being 100% true?

@HomeCentsWithNell 2 года назад

Yes, that could have been the problem. Just to be sure, I haven't used their fabric in any microwaveable projects since then. Thanks for watching. Sorry for the late reply.