Tuesday Tutorial: Simply Chic Potholders
July 20th, 2010 | 
Author: My MIL LOVES the 4th of July. She is the cutest most patriotic lady I know:) So I made her an apron with a coordinating oven mitt, and potholder to go with it. It turned out pretty cute…
I made some tweaks on my own potholder, but decided to share this tutorial for an even easier one!! Seriously, you’re gonna die when you see how easy this is!! I found this over at the cutting corners blog…
Simply Chic Potholders:
Supplies:
- self-healing cutting mat
- rotary cutter
- sewing machine
- 1/4 yard of 4 or5 coordinating fabrics (you can make a few)
- a piece of cotton batting large enough to give you two 8 1/2 inch squares
- button or embellishment for the center
Directions:
Step 1:
You’ll need to cut five 8 1/2 inch squares for one pot holder. If you only use 4 different fabrics you need to cut one extra square out of one of your coordinating prints.
Next, cut your batting into two 8 1/2 inch squares.
Step 2:
Set aside one of your squares (this will be used for the back) and fold the remaining four squares in half diagonally and press in place. (In this picture I have done enough to make two pot holders.)
Step 3:
Stack the two pieces of batting one on top of the other. Place the unfolded square on top of the batting right side facing up. Lay the triangles on top of that one at a time, with the folded edges toward the center, touching each other, and the raw edges along the outside.
After you place you first two squares, tuck the third and fourth under the first and second, so a small triangle of each fabric shows.
Step 4:
Once all your triangles are straight and in place, pin all four corners. Sew about 1/4 inch along each side of the square.
Step 5:
Clip corners and turn right side in. Run your finger or a pencil along all edges and corners to give your self a smooth edge. Press the pot holder to make it lay flat. Sew one more time 1/4 inch along each side of the square.
You can leave it like this, or add an embellishment to the center. I stitched a cute little button to the center of this potholder tying it all together.
Finished!!! Fun huh, see how easy!!
I made a coordinating oven mitt to go with this set of potholders using one of my tutorials from last month…
A fun little kitchen set, now we just need a coordinating apron:)
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Oh.. very pretty.. and ofcourse the tutorial always sound easy??!!
this is so pretty and it sounds like something I could pull off lol I am going to bookmark it, ty for the idea!
I’ve made hot-pads like these for years, but the top 4 are folded into rectangles instead of triangles. I like the triangles, though. I think I need to pull out my scraps and make new ones. Also, I’ve found a new padding to use inside that’s insulated. Love your ideas.
Thank you so much for stopping by my little blog!! I love this kitchen set. You are quite talented with sewing. I do some sewing but just don’t have the patience necessary to do a lot of it.
WOW!! Staci, these are so colorful and cute!!! By the way, I just got a certain package in the mail… it’s even better than the pictures!! I will definitely have to model this amazing headband and show it off on the blog!! THANK YOU!!
i was just going out today to find some fabric for a neighbor who is leaving for college-thanks! now i wont have to search the interwebs!
They’re adorable! Thanks for tutorial. It will come in handy. I need to make a housewarming present and wedding gift in the next couple of weeks. This will be perfect! Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing!
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YAY Alison!! I’m so glad you like it! Can’t wait to see pictures!!!
I love this! Thanks for the tutorial. I will be bookmarking it to come back to later.
great tutorial. come link it up: http://www.finecraftguild.com/diy-tutorial-linky-party-6/
new party opens every wonderful wednesday and as it appears that all your tutorials are really good, you have an open invitation to come back again and again so our readers can find you and your projects
What a great idea! I made some coasters that were similar, but I love this idea for potholders!
Fantastic! Super fast and easy!Thanks for the tutorial
Found you at TeaRoseHome
Clever design & easy to get on. Good job!!
they are so pretty! love the fabric you used. I buy them from the super market but these are definitely prettier than the ones at the market.
I like this so much I’m your newest follower!
Another darling set, the button gives it a nice finishing touch.
Very pretty! Your fabric is lovely.
Wow, that is so cute! I love how simple it is. And your fabric choices are perfect.
Thank you for participating in the Therapy Session with Life in the Pitts!
Love your blog. Thanks for sharing.
karie
Found you on New Friend Friday! So glad I did – your potholder idea is adorable. The matching mitt and potholder set would make a great gift around the holidays. Definitely your newest follower!
Have a great weekend!
These are fab! Thanks for linking up!
Those are ADORABLE!!! I wish I knew how to sew!
Mandi
http://www.MandiPandiDesigns.blogspot.com
I’ve done coasters like this, now I need to do potholders like yours!
I think I can handle this being a very beginner sewer. I’m going to try it. Love the fabrics you choose. Yes, a matching apron would be perfect.
Visiting by way of Tatertots & Jello
~Makalani
http://www.MakazHome.com
If you have any halloween inspiration you would like to add to our link party, check it out at http://makazhome.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-spooktacular-inspirational-parteeeh.html
These look fabulous! Love them! Thank you so much for sharing this at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}
I know a mother in law who will be getting this as a gift! Thanks for the tutorial!
Oh and do stop by my blog and check out The Great Fat Quarter swap going on
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These are adorable! I love the fabrics you used!
Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites!
Thanks for linking this project up last week. It’s on my christmas gift list for a few friends!
I featured this today!
http://simpsonizedcraftsandthensome.blogspot.com/2010/07/socialize-with-me-monday-til-sunday_26.html
Hi Staci! Love the potholders – super cute! What a great gift idea. Wanted to let you know I’ll be featuring this today. Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase – I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a fabulous week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
I love these! You are so talented! I enjoyed looking around your blog! Found you on Girl Creative and just became a follower!
I love these! You are SEW talented!!! I enjoyed looking around your blog. I found you on The Girl Creative and just became your follower!
Love the fabrics…these are really fabulous!
What a great tutorial, you are so creative! Thanks for linking up to Sister Sister Sunday!
Those are so pretty….I would be afraid to use them. Found you from Holly!
Now THAT is nice to see for a change! That’s way better than the old crochet ones!
I have to try these! Looks like a great gift idea!
I agree with your post absolutely and I am now interested in reading some more of your posts on your blog and see what you have to say. Do you mind if I tweet your blog post out to my followers on twitter? I think they would also enjoy the blog post. Thanks.
Love these! Thanks for the tute – and a scrapbuster too!