Potholders are heroes without capes. They have saved millions from all types of burns. This DIY hoop potholder oval embroidery by ThreadMode Embroidery is a leveled-up type of potholder that works miracles in the kitchen. It’s a nifty and fun project for sewing enthusiasts.
Materials:
Hoop 1
- 1x Outside main fabric
- 1x Lining fabric
- 1x Quilt cotton batting
- 1x Heat resistant batting
- 1x Therma-Flec silver cloth
Hoop 2
- 1x Outside main fabric
- 1x Lining fabric
- 1x Quilt cotton batting
- 1x Heat resistant batting
- 1x Therma-Flec silver cloth
Directions:
Prepare all the needed materials.
To begin, run in the placement stitch pattern of the potholder. Layer the fabrics as follows: the cotton fabric, then heat batting, and lastly, the Therma fabric. Rundown or sew the fabrics following the placement stitch pattern from the beginning. Next, cut out the excess fabrics.
For the outside fabric, layer it on top of the stitched fabrics, tape it in place, and sew it together following a crosshatch pattern. Place the lining fabric right side down, facing the outside fabric when done. Pin it in place and sew. Cut out the excess fabric as seen in the picture. Turn the fabric over to the other side, facing the right way. Neatly press it with an iron. Run a top stitch around the whole mitten and cut out the excess outside fabric. Set them aside.
To start hoop number 2, repeat the whole layering process and stitch in place as seen in the photo. Add in the outer fabric and sew it in place.
To assemble, place the first mittens on the 2nd hoop facing right sides together. Sew around it after taping or pinning it in place. Place a lining fabric facing right side down on the whole fabric. Pin in place and sew, but leave a quarter size allowance to turn the fabric. Cut out the excess fabric. Turn the fabric right side out, tuck in the excess opening, and stitch closed.
Lastly, flip the potholder right side out.
DIY Oval Embroidery Design Potholder
