Sewing a Bowl Cozy Part 1 - Catch Fire in Microwave? True or False?

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Watch this video before you sew up a quilted bowl cozy! Is it really true Cotton fabric is the best option for making a soup bowl cozy?
Making a bowl cozy should be fun and is a great gift for sewers and quilters to make for loved ones, especially the handicapped or physically challenged. In this video I take the fear and worry out of giving one as a gift, selling your bowl cozies or potato bags at craft fairs and using one yourself.
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@MaureenMoore-w2l 8 месяцев назад

I am an RN which requires a science degree. I have always been baffled by all the warnings about what materials are used to make this. I use an iron on a cotton setting which gets to 375-400 degrees and I've yet to have my polyester thread or 85/15 batting melt or catch fire. Additionally, these are intended to be more like a potholder which you'd never put in your oven or microwave. Lastly, putting the cozy in the microwave along with a liquid/very wet food in the bowl is likely going to bubble over and/or splatter on the cozy, which creates the fire hazard.

@lfurry808 4 года назад

I am so glad you made this video and I truly appreciate the intellectual approach to bowl cozies. I have so much batting - some of which I thought was 100% cotton but it turns out it’s not - and plenty of polyester blend batting, but my poor husband, I sent him to the store to buy me more in just cotton. I was confused as well about the recommendation for cotton, since I am well aware of how flammable it is, but I went ahead and believed the tutorials. Confounded by it I started to search and search and then I found you. I don’t microwave in any case in my home since I am not a believer that it doesn’t damage the molecular structure of nutrients (another discussion) but I wanted to make them for myself and family anyhow since I think it’s like a portable placemat and can only be a good thing to have on hand in the kitchen. I haven’t watched your second video yet but I’m hoping you address just how gosh darn hard it is to get two layers is batting, plus fabric, under my presser foot (even my walking foot isn’t high enough) and then to have to top stitch?, it’s so darn thick and bulky that I’m going to try just one layer of batting for myself. After all, one layer is all I have in my placemats and it’s just fine. Anyhow, thanks again so much.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

I do show tricks for sewing and let me know if you continue to struggle. And, studies show food loses more from over heating and microwaving, done correctly preserves the nutrients. Pressure cooking is optimal.

@thatgirlthatsme 2 года назад

It's been a battle for me as well, sewing through all that thickness. It's been impossible for me when trying to go through the thickness where the seams meet. I bought some needles from the store that is suppose to sew through denim. Wasn't much help. Walking foot helped some but not enough. I wanted to make the se cozies for my entire family. I purchased all of the 100 percent cotton fabric, thread, and batting that I thought I'd need. But I gave up while trying to make the third cozy. You did a great job making the video though. Very easy to understand. I'm going to look and see what else you have on your channel. Thank you!

@dshe8637 8 месяцев назад

Food is unaffected nutritionally in the microwave. That's nonsense.

@kittyrings 3 года назад

So glad you made this video. I've been using a the commercial bought Potato Express bag for several years, and it DID NOT CATCH FIRE at any time. The bag shell (outer cover) is 100% polyester, lining 85%,15% cotton; Polyfill; 100% polyester. The warning is not to microwave more than 4 minutes at a time and if you need too it is only 1 minute intervals. It speaks to 4 average size Idaho Potato's. Also to turn your bag if you do not have a turntable. I have went crazy on some of the sites that DEMAND you use COTTON ONLY, and Wrap n Zap. Thank you again, gal..

@clare-rowley 3 года назад

Sounds like you have a well-constructed Potato bag! I'm glad this helped you and brought you peace of mind :) And Thanks for Watching! :)

@clare-rowley Год назад

They did their research 👍the cotton concept is not based on science. Thanks for sharing 🙂

@dianehawk535 5 месяцев назад

I have one of those bags too, and have completely disregarded the instructions (unintentionally) by microwaving 2 large potatoes together for at least 6 minutes at a time. I've been using the bag for many years, washed it several times, and it is still intact and burn-free. I'm glad you brought it up because now I know the whole natural fiber thing is just a bunch of hoopla.

@pamosterhaus5929 4 года назад

I always hear things like soups in my bowl cozies and have never had an issue. I ‘m just now starting to make them and when I purchased the cotton batting I was told at Joanns they only had o e kind of batting that was safe to use for making cozies so I was glad I asked for help . What I got was labeled “Wrap-N-Zap” 100% natural cotton batting.

@alisonhall2349 20 дней назад

So pleased to have found this (more than 4 1/2 years from your posting it). You make a lot of sense. I've got a bowl copy a friend made many years ago and for batting she used a piece of old woollen blanket that she found in an op shop (thrift shop in your language). I've never had a problem with it.

@clare-rowley 13 дней назад

I'm so happy you've found me! It's great that your cozy has stood the test of time - wool is a good choice. Blessings 💫

@anna-mae.c 3 года назад

I have made many with 100% cotton with no issue. My daughter overheated a homemade bean-bag heating pad in the microwave that had been sewn with polyester thread and the seam fell apart. Nothing combusted but bean spilled out! 😁

@MaureenMoore-w2l 8 месяцев назад

@clare-rowley 5 месяцев назад

Yes. A lot of well meaning people guessing the reason for the fires caused a fire-storm of confusion (punn intended) ☺️

@ccrowley2000 4 месяца назад

I accidentally nuked a 100% cotton crocheted potholder with nothing else in there, and it did catch fire. I just opened the microwave and put it out with water from a squirt bottle. No harm done to anything but the potholder!

@clare-rowley 4 месяца назад

Yikes! 😎

@lilacsandroses51 4 года назад

One of the first potato bags I made about 10 years ago did catch fire the 2nd time I used it. I make bowl cozies on occasion in my business with the intructions not to put it in the microwave. I have had many, many people ask me to make bags or cozies for them that they received from others to replace ones that have caught fire as they still love to use them. I refuse to make the bags, but will make the cozies with the do not use in microwave instructions. I don't want to be sued. The research I did at the time told me that some microwaves develop "hot spots", so there was really no rhyme or reason. Collegues of mine have said that they always include the same instructions as they have had a small number of the 1000+ they've made catch fire.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Yes, and adding the warning should protect you even further. Better safe than sorry! :) Thank you for posting I appreciate your time and others will benefit from your comment.

@kathleenmccarthy1692 4 года назад

Excellent explanations! Thank you for sharing and posting! I also include a precautionary paper with the gift of these bowls on cooking, cook time and cleaning. I've had many requests to make more. Excellent for microwaving and also holding an ice cold bowl of icecream! I've had requests now to make for dimensions of plates.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Yes, my father handed me a plate and that is also on my agenda it's such a great idea and item. I'm glad that you've taken your instinct to add instructions into action and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here. 🥰

@robertawearmouth2273 4 месяца назад

May I please ask what you put on the paper you give with them?

@lacsa727 4 года назад

Feliz Año Nuevo!! Clare XOXO.... I alwayyysss have doubt when placing fabric inside a Microwave.... for instance warming up a "WET TOWEL"(facial towel) or a pair of socks to warm up in cold weather. I'm glad you did some research on this and shared with us. Also Lilacandroses51 thank-U for sharing this info. ~HUGS~

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

My pleasure! 😁

@darlapoulsen9767 9 месяцев назад

I have iron on patches that say do not put in microwave please. Just to be safe.

@clare-rowley 9 месяцев назад

That's great! You're looking out for the person using it, and the joy of it isn't lost but made even better because they know they're doing the right thing

@marygonzalez8902 4 года назад

I have made several bowl cozies and have never had one catch on fire, but like anything else, keep a close watch on your microwave while heating or cooking. I, however made several messes while making oatmeal when it over flows. I have learned to keep a close watch!

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this! I love them :) And, I know the oatmeal volcano well ;)

@diannerippon7349 4 года назад

I When I cook quick oats I change the power level to 40% & cook a little longer. It does the trick, however, it is wise to keep an eye on the microwave. I also use a cover to save on overflow spillage.

@SuBohemia 2 года назад

I made some cozies for my family out of polyester and felt 100% polyester. they had them and been using inside MW for 3 yrs now and no “fire or burnt fabric” casualties. Can I use polyester based fabric then and is safer?

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

Yes, science proves Polyester is best inside a microwave as it doesn't have any heat creating ingredients: SUGAR - FAT - WATER YOU DID GREAT!

@mrgarner4796 9 месяцев назад

I have made 8 bowl cozies and 5 plate cozies this year for Christmas gifts for my friends this year.

@gwenclark9112 4 года назад

I have made lots of these. I did use all cotton. Do tell friends and family to heat the food and then use the cozy. Fire! I was in a class once and one of the ladies was making cozies. She tried it out in the micro! It did catch Fire! The fabric had gold stamped on it. (metal) so yes it did catch Fire.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Yes, the metallic fabrics can spark. Part 2 of this 2 part series will be speaking about that.

@marianrobinson5041 4 года назад

Make and use the cozies, and have not had any issues using them in the microwave. I really think it’s user error that causes the problems. If it gets wet or food spills on it, yes, it will burn.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Thank you!😁💖

@teriq972 Год назад

Love bowl cozys. Have made and gifted dozens. I always use cotton fabric and wool batting.

@margiecastonguay517 2 года назад

So Claire, your saying is OK to use polyester batting and thread doesn't have to be cotton

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

Yes! That's correct. 😁

@marianrobinson5041 4 года назад

I have made these, and have no problems. I have heard of one person who did have a fire, but don’t know why. The timing is important, and only up to 6 or 8 minutes, 2 minutes at a time. Or so I’m told.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Most of the people I spoke with all said the same thing - they heard from someone who said that they heard that someone had a fire and that is why I did this research so we can 'know' what we're dealing with and can relax a bit about it. I think 2 minutes would be the longest I'd run it without settling the molecules back down again by stopping the cooking process before then going again for longer overall cooking time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! :)

@OHlookSHINYthing 3 года назад

I've made hundreds of these and have never had one catch on fire. I did, however, make a spud sack that caught on fire once, many years ago when I didn't know any better. I was using up some of my scrap fabric, and used some with stretch to it. That was what caught on fire. The next spud sacks I made were of 100% cotton and had no problem. But I don't leave the bags or the cozies in the microwave for long periods of time - another oopsie I did with that first spud sack.

@clare-rowley 3 года назад

Thank you for commenting and sharing your experiences with us 💜

@MaureenMoore-w2l 8 месяцев назад

@clare-rowley 8 месяцев назад

Yes.

@susanvaughn6508 4 года назад

My mom had a repair man tell her if you use the rice warmers for muscles put a cup of water in with it. Because they can be hard on your microwave!

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Interesting... well, water in the microwave will increase the temperature of the oven and the rice, which as sugar so, it will probably help to get it hot faster and since rice is water absorbent, you don't want to get that warmer wet or the rice will get stuck together. The Science of each project should probably be considered - as the Potatoe bags are the most common to catch fire, I plan to make one and do the research for that. Thank you for commenting Susan!

@dshe8637 Год назад

The fabric doesn't absorb any microwave energy, only the moisture in the filling. So if you continually heat a bag containing dried rice, for example, you are drying it out. If there's no moisture left, then it's like turning the microwave on when it's empty

@Theliberaldiva 3 года назад

Thank you so much for making this. I've been looking for the science on this. I accidentally used polyester thread to make some bowl cozies and saw all sorts of warnings against it, but no science behind the warnings. This was very valuable as was your advice. That being said, we use ours (with cotton thread) inside the microwave all the time with no problems yet. My husband even spilled food on it and used it anyway. Still no problems. I think people need to be aware that there is a potential for these to catch on fire, but that it's not a usual occurrence.

@thatgirlthatsme 2 года назад

I'm confused. You said you used polyester thread, then you said you used cotton thread. Was that just a mistake? I'm trying to understand.

@barbaradumler6503 4 года назад

Even boiling water you need to stir it to break the surface tension otherwise it will erupt.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

It has to reach a very high heat, and can because of it's chemistry - it builds a gas bubble inside of it and that is partly why I recommend stopping the oven and cooking in increments. If you put a solid frozen piece of meat it can explode as well which is why the defrosting setting stops the oven and has you restart while you're defrosting. :) Isn't science fun?! I love it.

@carolclemmons4894 9 месяцев назад

Interesting information! I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video. I have cotton bulk, but I never put them in the microwave. We use potholders to remove our bowl from the microwave and place our bowl in our cozies and use them that way.😊

@clare-rowley 9 месяцев назад

That's how I use mine as well 😁

@pamharney3891 3 года назад

Thank you very much. You have answered the big question!!!

@claragowin2604 Год назад

Oohhh my !! I have been waiting for someone like you to explain this! I don't advise anyone to put a cozy in microwave but I'm always worried that they will. Thank you.

@clare-rowley 10 месяцев назад

Glad you found it informative! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@suzannehartmann946 Год назад

I also considered that regardless of whether cotton is safe in a microwave (which I also doubted) it is normally not the raw color. But instead is colored with dyes and are THEY safe in a microwave? Thank you for addressing this as I am about to start making these and wanted to make them as safely as possible and address any concerns customers have. BTW I guarantee metallic threads and dyes are NOT safe in a microwave regardless of the type of thread or cloth any more than a can or metal spoons or forks are.

@clare-rowley Год назад

You're smart! :)

@dianemacfie-loucks6392 2 года назад

Just made one don’t think I will use it in micro now. Thx for info

@thatgirlthatsme 2 года назад

Best video/tutorial I've ever watched. And I've watched many. I'm learning so much from you. Thank you so much. Dianne

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

Awww.... how sweet are you?! 😁💗

@ZombiieLoveQuadCreations Год назад

Incredible source of information! Thank you for that!

@clare-rowley 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@KelliGarrett-fl8zl 6 месяцев назад

I tried to test mine by microwaving without anything in them but they caught on fire. could it because I didn't have anything (bowl or anything)in with it? I have done them before and even with dollar tree fabric. could it be because I had nothing but the bowl cozy or potato sack

@clare-rowley 6 месяцев назад

The cotton batting the cotton fabric cotton thread are all flammable from the sugar in that plant. Cotton can also catch on fire just sitting there minding it's own business self-combusts the potato bags are notorious for catching on fire but it all comes down to what the microwave does is makes the molecules in fat water and sugar bounce around and they create Heat the heat then catches fire on the extremely flammable cotton fibers.

@clare-rowley 6 месяцев назад

Also, only heat for 1.5 minutes at a time to allow the molecules to calm down.

@diannacrossman6363 4 года назад

I have been making these for 4 years. 100% cotton everything. No problems until.... I sent a set to my sister in law. She used the smaller ones Over and over. First time she used the large size one. Burnt. Yikes. I thought maybe a piece of broken needle was stuck inside. So I was going to send her a replacement, same fabrics, put it in the microwave to test, just in case and OMG IT STARTED BURNING IN LESS THEN 2 minutes.. WHAT THE HECK. NOW IM AFRAID OF SELLING THEM. I use Wrap n zap always, because I trust it. Faulty fabric? This set was made with 100% premium cotton from Joann’s (made in Korea). Now I’m gonna test every cozy I have before selling. This could take a while. Oh , and no user error.. When selling if someone says “I had one of these and it caught fire“ I would always reply” It wasn’t one of mine”. 😬. Oh and FYI. No fire. Just burnt. And no, it was not metallic fabric.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

It was probably the husks inside of the cotton batting. Use 100% polyester batting, thread, and fabric and also tell people not to cook with the cozy inside of the oven but to remove the bowl using it - so you're not liable. You can print out safety instructions from my school to include with your cozies create.clarerowley.com

@shayharris9332 8 месяцев назад

1-8-2024 9:17 pm Have been making cozies for a couple weeks now…no microwave issues until I used the one one only oversized one. Put it in microwave for 2 minutes, stirred, and then for 2 more minutes. Dang thing caught on fire! I freaked!!! I just happened to use outdoor thread on that one - because of the color. Now I’m so afraid to give them away, not to mention selling them! Do you think I’ve ruined my microwave?

@AleeyaIsEpic 4 года назад

I've been making and selling bowl cozies with no problem until today. I got some cotton fabric that didn't feel right so I decided to test a few pieces in the microwave and sure enough it started smoking and there's a brown spot where it was smoking. The fabric feels like it has some kind of stiff coating. I can't find any info about it on the internet either.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

It was probably a cotton husk inside of the batting that caught fire because it has fat and sugar and then if there's steam created from cooking the food well, then you have all three of the ingredients that creates heat inside of a microwave. this is why I don't recommend actually cooking the food with it in the microwave and if you do only run the microwave for a minute and a half turn it off then rotate the food and then turn it back on for only a minute and a half but there's always going to be that risk when you have elements that a microwave uses to create heat.

@deidrapowell8762 10 месяцев назад

I use mine all the time 😂

@salhaddad5 2 года назад

Metallic threads however, could mess with your oven.

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

Yes they spark 😬

@jasc1953 4 года назад

I have used mine several times for up to 3 minutes and only to warm food, never to cook food, and have never had a problem.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Thank you so much for commenting, it's posts like yours that help those who were led to fear using them feel better. 🙂

@megdomangue5807 3 года назад

I'm glad to have found this :D someone requested me to make some but I still had questions

@clare-rowley 3 года назад

Awesome thanks for commenting 😀

@dianne20010 2 года назад

@@clare-rowley so you saying don’t use cotton batting I make them and I use warm and natural that what I use hope use this one don’t fire 🔥

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

@@dianne20010 cotton is more likely to catch fire. You can use what you want just let people know to cook for short time periods. If there's ever a flame to turn off the microwave and don't open the door. I use bamboo batting.

@deecheyney8467 Год назад

I've not read all the comments, but here's the deal. Some people use batting that has a heat resistant additive into the batting. It's kinda got a shiny looking layer on one side. That is part metallic and metals will spark, then start a fire if left going long enough.

@clare-rowley Год назад

Probably but not any of the cases I dealt with. 🙂 thank you for your input!

@deecheyney8467 Год назад

@@clare-rowley I made one mistake on my comment. Actually, there is a shine on both sides of that kind of batting. :)

@tammygaddy1627 3 года назад

Hello my name is Tammy and I made vbowl cozy and I tried one in the microwave and it caught fire I made them out of 100% cotton thread batting and material is what I was taught from RU-vid so what did I do wrong

@clare-rowley 3 года назад

Unfortunately there has been unintentional misinformation spread by educators teaching to use cotton, which is the most flammable fiber. I created this video on the science of bowl cozies to help everyone understand. Sugar, in the form of cellulose is in all natural fibers girates in the microwaves creating heat. The cotton husks have fat, another ingredient that creates heat.... add water and it's likely steam created during cooking creates the perfect fire hazard. 100% polyfast-thread, fabric and batting is safest. However it can get hot because of the bowl. I recommend not doing the cooking within a fabric cozie because if food spills on it, that can cause a fire on all fabric.

@tammygaddy1627 3 года назад

@@clare-rowley Thank you for writing me back I have made a lot of the bowl cozy, and now I make sure to let my family and friends to not microwave in them!!!!!!

@pattijacobs1 4 года назад

I don't put my bowl cozies in the microwave. I have made several potato bags and 4 caught fire even though I used cotton fabric, thread and the Wrap and Zap batting by Pelon. The instructions I used said wash the potato and not dry it and wrap in a paper towel, then put it in the bag. Now that I hear you say the water on the potato may have been the problem.

@pattijacobs1 4 года назад

Or I should have said, the water in the bag may have been the problem. There wasn't a lot, but it certainly was damp.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Yes, almost all of the fires were potatoe bags and likely were caused by the water on and in the potatoe and the skin touching the cotton. Thank you for commenting!😁

@IMOO1896 4 года назад

I’ve made cozy’s but haven’t put them in the MW. I just slide the bowl into the cozy when I’m removing it.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

That is what I do 😁

@clare-rowley 3 года назад

That's my process as well. 😁

@paddyanne2024 3 года назад

Thank you for making this very insightful video! I am just about to embark on making my first - as a gift - and it will DEFINATELY have a note attached asking them to not use this in the microwave. Take Care!

@angelaf-p5551 Год назад

Everyone should watch this video. I too was suspicious about the 100% cotton being safe for the microwave. I'm not a fan of putting anything in other than microwave safe dishware. We don't put fabric, plastics, plastic wrap, paper towels, etc. not only for combustable safety but also leaching. I think in making these, I'll be sending a warning label along stating "do not microwave". While people are going to, well......., people, the best I can do is give them the information as you have done here. Thank you for that!

@clare-rowley 10 месяцев назад

It's a very misunderstood topic, for sure! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting💛

@dionneblanchard4075 2 года назад

I've made a few now with 100% cotton, thread and 2 layers of wrap and zap..... I normally used a slick material but recently considered more of a flannel 100% cotton. Any thoughts?

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

Just don't cook with flannel as the highs and lows are problematic if a fire should start.

@patriciapoole9983 2 года назад

Love your sewing machine I love the design of it

@susanmayhew2132 2 года назад

I was told the problem with some batting is scrim, metal particles, that will arc and spark in a microwave. That is why one should use 100% cotton.

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

Interesting... I guess some people have tried the insulated batting for window blinds.. there's no metal in Polyester or Bamboo Batting. It must have frightened you to be told that! Well, now you know the real science. I hope it helps clear that up for you. 🙂

@pathurren4024 Год назад

I also make cosys how ever I do not use batting instead I use 4 to 5 layers of the cotton fabric they turn out very good and never had a problem we have been using one for a couple of years for my husband's oat meal it,s a little tired looking but still o.k to use....

@clare-rowley Год назад

Interesting method! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

@bettyking5032 2 года назад

I want to know why polyester, which is an oil based synthetic, is considered after in the microwave.

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

It is because of how a microwave creates heat. It uses water, sugar and fat - all are not in Polyester which is why they use it PET for microwave safe plastic plates and dishes out of its chemical make up.

@bjerles 2 года назад

I have made bowl cozies and have never had one catch on fire.I have cooked in one up to 20 minutes.

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

Most people haven't but some have. 🙂

@skennedykennedy5396 3 года назад

Tested. Mine in the microwave it indeed caught on fire

@clare-rowley 3 года назад

Nothing better than conducting you own experiment to determine the hypothesis 😉

@rubymcconnell2832 2 года назад

Hi Clare, I have been making and using 100% cotton microwave cozies in microwave no problem but my friend had a fire, could it be because she keeps a few in the microwave when heating something up?

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

I would say yes! 1 at a time or some may be in a hot spot.

@dshe8637 8 месяцев назад

If they are repeatedly microwaved, they can become very dry. The polyester heat pads tell you to dampen them every few uses to prevent this. If they are slightly damp, any heat spots won't concentrate in one place

@patriciaspencer9316 4 года назад

I had a bowl cozy catch on fire only once. That happened because the gravy boiled over and caught the fabric on fire. I stopped the micro. The damage was only a thin line, so I zig zagged it on the machine (with cotton thread as I was told ) and was able to reuse it with no problem. I like the idea of cooking/heating in increments. It sounds as if that would be safer.

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

I like you'r perseverance to repair rather than toss! Something I would do 😄💜 thank you for sharing!

@jenniferbrennan6004 Год назад

what if the cotton batting has scrim in it does that make it inflammable?

@clare-rowley Год назад

No. The scrim is an added element that doesn't replace the cotton and if the batting states cotton it's likely made from cotton as well.

@roadrunner123 3 года назад

Since we are on the topic of science, what is the scientific logic for placing a bowl inside insulated material (bowl cozy) and then trying to heat it?!!!

@clare-rowley 3 года назад

The food cooks from the inside. The fabric protects hands from hot bowls. But I still don't recommend heating within a cozy. 🙂

@roadrunner123 3 года назад

@@clare-rowley That makes sense! I, too, do not recommend putting fabric inside a microwave. A microwave was simply not designed for that and neither is fabric.

@pathurren4024 Год назад

Thank you for this good info 😀

@clare-rowley Год назад

You're welcome 😊

@SundaysChild100 4 года назад

Great info. I was given a potato bag as a gift years ago and I don’t use it in the microwave. I use it to keep the potato warm after it has been cooked. Also good to keep a couple of biscuits warm. Just don’t trust the microwave and fabric/batting and thread. Too many unknowns

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Well, many people have told me about potato bags and tortilla warmers catching fire, and only 3 bowl cozies so far with one being metallic fabric. Knowing to not open the door and to simply turn it off hopefully relieves some concerns. 😁

@mermaid1128 4 года назад

My mother gave me a potato bag and we use it about 3 times a week..never have any issues with it. And it says right on the bag to rinse the potato and cook it at 2-3 minute intervuls.

@pearllucas452 4 года назад

Thank you so much Clare for this great information, I make these as gifts but include a paper to microwave at 1-2 minute increments. I test them before giving them to.😊

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Adding a little note on what "could" happen till put your mind at ease, as testing won't ensure a future event won't occur as the conditions have to be just right for the fire to be ignited. Thank you for sharing! :)

@Maryannna40 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I don’t put my bowl cozy in the microwave. I heat my bowl of food up and just place it in my bowl cozy when it’s done.

@lindacism 4 года назад

I have made several cozy's for our household and for relatives. Never had any problems with fire. I did however use warming batting with cotton fabric. Making more this year for gifts at Xmas. Hope to have the same results. Loved all your information as well. Thank you/

@clare-rowley 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@caroldean3257 Год назад

Thanks for this information I was wondering about this was very helpful

@clare-rowley Год назад

You're welcome and thank you for watching and letting me know it helped! 😊

@penderisdale 2 года назад

I recently started making them with cotton fabric and fleece as an inner. Haven't had a problem yet. Does the combo sound okay?

@clare-rowley 2 года назад

It all comes down to cooking with the bowl inside it. Food getting on it and water. Cook for shorter periods of time or not at all. I don't cook with my cozies but I use one after the cooking is complete.

@penderisdale 2 года назад

@@clare-rowley thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it. Yes, I only warm food in the cozy for 3 minutes maximum. I sold my first pair earlier this week. I spilled in my cozy that I use and then hand washed it and it still works great. I will just be specific with the instructions and changed my adverts to 2 Minute 2 Pack Microwave Cozies. Be blessed xx