Make a Homemade Pot Holder with Rob Appell of Man Sewing (Instructional Video)

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Rob Appell demonstrates how to make a cool hand sewn potholder using 10 inch squares of precut fabric (layer cake). Rob used Wildflower Farm 10" Squares by Shannon Hays for Studio E. The special heat-blocking batting used in this project is a product called Insul-Bright.
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@lynnaltmayer7982 5 жыл бұрын

I would use some regular batting as well so it can absorb moisture . Shiny side out towards the heat source on the insulbright

@KathleenGoggins 5 жыл бұрын

Use the 2 x 10 inch scrap to make loops for hanging'

@faitharrowood8001 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@amc5936 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dcwatashi Жыл бұрын

@@amc5936 I think the reason he did it that way is because some people also will use that to put a pot on top like a trivet

@philby611 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you're using more than one layer of Insul-brite on the pot side because one layer is definitely not enough.

@renaeleggieri1735 5 жыл бұрын

Love the combo trivet/pot holder. One item two uses. Excellent.

@scottydog6539 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing how to layer and face the insul bright

@lafinbrat765 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Rob.. Love these.. you always explain everything so well...and sometimes with a little humor 😊

@kymclinton3140 2 жыл бұрын

Nice too see a guy sewing really like the pot holder keep up the good work

@sewcrazybaker 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@louisav45 5 жыл бұрын

Mary Ellen Brennan that is a great idea!

@dcwatashi Жыл бұрын

K&H pet beds have beds that you can plug in and keep those outside cats warm if you have an electrical outlet nearby or even an extension cord

@auntgeriskitchen8238 5 жыл бұрын

Rob, I am new to quilting and love your videos. This is such a cute project and I will definitely give it a try! Thank you!

@amishheritagequiltsandcraf8180 5 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. I always love your energy and enthusiasm.

@zoannewilcox6112 5 жыл бұрын

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:)

@margieschowengerdt8464 5 жыл бұрын

The potholder was great thank you, Rob!😊 I’d like to see your spin on a bargello quilt!!!

@michaelandeileenkilloran8310 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@bonnieraekonjevich2776 5 жыл бұрын

WITH A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AS YOURS, IT DID NOT OCCUR TO ME TO FIND A DESIGN FOR ONE THAT IS LESS COMPLEX TO TURN. Great comment!

@seemarajderkar3019 5 жыл бұрын

Man that was an excellent demo of a potholder.Easy to make and useful too.Thanks !!! A little loop at a corner may be useful too !!

@kimtanner8711 5 жыл бұрын

you could easily turn that into a football hot pad. round the two corners make some laces, do it in brown. awesome project !

@dibennett4945 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dcwatashi Жыл бұрын

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

@Shawn.72 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@anitamason8008 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it Christmas present I think for stocking fillers. May add a loop from off cuts

@oldtimerlee8820 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@dianadivadiamond 5 жыл бұрын

I love it. I may make some to give as gifts. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@gaylelucas5909 5 жыл бұрын

This would make great gifts! Thanks for a super easy, fast project!

@maryannecadd796 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it - like all of Rob's videos. These would make great gifts...

@francineshea4723 5 жыл бұрын

More easy practical projects for holiday gift giving like this one. Maybe variations on bowl holders, etc.

@patriciachevalier7526 5 жыл бұрын

I love these... thanks Rob, great tut!

@bethcooley9224 5 жыл бұрын

Great project. I am going to make some holiday hot pads this week using this idea. Perfect! Perfect gift idea as well.

@blackhatquilter65 5 жыл бұрын

I never thought I would want to make a potholder- but your energy is so catchy! I am thinking about what fabric c to use and who to make it for!😃

@wendyshill2 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@dcwatashi 2 жыл бұрын

Well the link doesn’t even exist now so I am going to have to write the directions down from the video

@BRey-mb4bj 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great idea and I can’t wait to make some for my family.

@kathleencockburn2607 5 жыл бұрын

U are so smart and make sewing so easy that shows u know what u are doing l just love u

@SuzetteG316 5 жыл бұрын

Best potholder tutorial EVER! I love the design of this and can't wait to get started on some! Thanks Rob!! I love all your tutorials, by the way. You have so much positive energy and always give me a smile.

@junerindy8145 3 жыл бұрын

Love the easy sewing projects.

@dean19711 5 жыл бұрын

Really love these, looks easy to make...

@terisparkman9814 5 жыл бұрын

Great easy idea for gifts. Thanks for another great tutorial!

@CraftyRoxx 5 жыл бұрын

I love this idea! The pig fabric is super cute:). Great last minute gift idea. TFS

@lynnfrost-moon7661 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@nancydavis4904 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, YOURS WERE THE FASTEST AND BEST POT HOLDER !! I WATCHED 3 OTHERS

@Mainuh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! Looks like a fun project.

@patdearth703 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! Love this tutorial. Gotta make some .

@ladyt1277 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! I love your energy! I’d like to see you make a Christmas stocking or a fabric wine gift bag.

@leeannlawrence3185 2 жыл бұрын

It has been suggested that if you zigzag around the edges before Turing out the pot holder the edges are more compact.

@lauraclegg8918 5 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for posting this... I'm totally going to make some matching pot holders now to go with aprons that I'm giving for Christmas

@toniowens1102 5 жыл бұрын

First video to watch after having dinner with you in Houston. All our friends here are super jealous that we we were able to spend time with you. Will be making these pot holders for gifts.

@karl76uk 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent make Rob !

@hugemariofan1 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial I intended to make Christmas ones. Thanks

@kikiwalker7718 Жыл бұрын

Love this. Perfect for Christmas gifts

@princesskreampuff 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I have some material left over from recovering my ironing board that I think will work!

@nadyasharp7609 5 жыл бұрын

Someone is getting a potholder for Christmas! Thank You for the tutorial 👍🏼

@marilynmiddleton9088 2 жыл бұрын

Love your pot holders. The best style I’ve come across on utube. Making soon 🌝

@rachwilson2009 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Love this tutorial 😃

@GrandmaPatty49 5 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial, and just in time for gifts to give people for a little Thanksgiving kindness!

@PeggySue-RL 2 жыл бұрын

Great potholder. Have seen one like it but heart shape

@cynthiacatnott9012 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it !

@monikas.5840 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@judisewnsew6514 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I've done! When I did get some insulbrite on sale, i still use one layer of towel with it depending on project 😁

@KiraConnally 3 жыл бұрын

I use old towel, also! Tip from my great-grandma.

@lindab2144 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@normazaharioudakis1090 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so nice I learn so much from your videos

@reneearriaga7485 2 жыл бұрын

Ure precious. Thank u for sharing ur knowledge w us!

@317vikki 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the free printable

@mariehancock8502 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@denisemcintosh7568 5 жыл бұрын

Very cute!!!! Nice easy quick project!!! Ty!!!!

@beverleybrowning3480 5 жыл бұрын

I like to use various decorative stitch on this type of project, stitching pattern that goes with the material theme. (And add avloop for hanging)

@huisuk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Awesome ideas.👍👍👍👍

@trishlovesdogs3188 5 жыл бұрын

Christmas presents! YAY and thanks!

@debrabrouillette6258 5 жыл бұрын

Love this quick gift. I have been making crumb locks. Have you ever made any.. they would make a great potholder

@tanyawatson3776 5 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness as always

@beowoofthemoviestar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this post.

@Sasslette 5 жыл бұрын

Love this!!!

@ritawhitney210 5 жыл бұрын

Great gift ideas ! Great fun! Great teaching! So ez and cute pigs! Hehehe...😉

@GB58able 2 жыл бұрын

I love these👍🏻

@cecilianyberg4941 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@kimbohannan 2 жыл бұрын

Iove your work ❤️

@beatricejann9023 5 жыл бұрын

Was just looking what to do withsome pieced blocks I had lying around!

@lanaharrington6661 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorials

@NWHomesteader 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thank you!!

@maryquindry4318 5 жыл бұрын

Very cute!!

@denisespigner5684 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@vduguran568 Жыл бұрын

I like it very much

@vanessamonteith7112 5 жыл бұрын

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 ;-(

@seasons0123 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@amc5936 3 жыл бұрын

good idea! how i do mine. but i do not use insulbright. i use quilt batting, cheaper and just as effective. live my granny did.

@MadeByChinkee Жыл бұрын

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.

@rosemarymohan6484 5 жыл бұрын

Wow.Great 👍

@darleneappleman3911 3 жыл бұрын

Very cute

@jenihansen7201 Жыл бұрын

OH ROB, THIS WAS A FANTASTIC PROJECT. I LOVE IT. YES, THIS IS ALL CAPS JENI. LOL

@judyestrada1446 5 жыл бұрын

Great project - Will you be making other kitchen pieces to go with this?

@ullahermind826 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to see some fun placemats I can use for presents

@gloriacabeen2819 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, free printable for the pot holder doesn't seem to be available any more!

@dcwatashi Жыл бұрын

I think that’s because he’s not working with Missouri star quilt anymore

@Lowellian1 5 жыл бұрын

neat!

@marlenetibbs4288 5 жыл бұрын

My daughter can make this for Christmas thanks. Never have enough!!! Thanks

@seasons0123 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I thought I would check out your pot holders because no one else talked about heat and I don't want just pretty or cute. I want nice and cool. LOL.. Edit: I would round the corners on this project. The corners get stuck in the food. Insulbrite also says to add at least one layer of cotton batting.

@Anne5440_ Жыл бұрын

I would round the corners also. I'm such a fanatic about the pot holder not touching the food. If it does, it has to go straight in the laundry. Also, I have small hands, and I will test one at this size. But perhaps make others smaller. I am so fussy that every day sees a clean dish cloth for use wet and a clean dish towel for drying hands. I don't allow sponges in my house. It's impossible to clean all the germs out of them.

@margeparfrey9572 5 жыл бұрын

lets see you do the microwave cozies and plate cozies and how about coffee mug cozies

@poocky100 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@Kimkloke 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you make an apron that goes on like a shirt backwards and buttons at the neck

@urseldrager372 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@dcwatashi Жыл бұрын

I think if you quilt the pockets and the outer fabric you probably don’t have to pre-wash

@boxgirl51 5 жыл бұрын

I love potholders, so does my daughter-in-law. I make her extra large ones for Christmas every year. Such as 8X10.

@christypoos9728 5 жыл бұрын

Reflection side should be face up. Very important.

@simonthesiamesecat5274 5 жыл бұрын

can you use non-heat-reflecting cotton batting? these are super cute, and I have a lot of normal batting that I’d like to use

@gloryglor7073 3 жыл бұрын

that is wonderful. Please make a video about how to make a fabric wallet. Thank you

@dcwatashi Жыл бұрын

Try “ The crafty Gemini“ “ Lizzy Curtis” they both have tutorials on fabric wallets

@DH-qz2so 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@sherbabe100 5 жыл бұрын

Should tell which side of insularity goes up or down so hand doesn’t burn. Please

@sewcrazybaker 5 жыл бұрын

I believe the shiny side goes toward the pan, so away from your hand, because it reflects the heat.

@leggingsarepants3175 5 жыл бұрын

sherry young it’s also on the instructions when you buy the fabric

@SuzetteG316 5 жыл бұрын

I use a lot of insul brite. I have used it in both directions on my projects and there has been absolutely no difference when in use. :)

@silvakazandjian9982 3 жыл бұрын

There's no sides no front and back for the insulbright each side is the same.

@denisetymensky8922 5 жыл бұрын

If you made trivet and pot holders to match would you still use 3 layers or would the 2 layers be enough in your opinion for the trivet?

@beverleybrowning3480 5 жыл бұрын

Do the triangle pieces of batting have to be of insul-brite when they are on the back of the hand (it's more expensive than regular batting)?

@jessicathompsonkids719 5 жыл бұрын

How about a kids wall organizer that would help 3 boys in one room with a triple bunk bed to express individuality??

@gailwaisanen2752 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@dcwatashi Жыл бұрын

I bought a plastic basket and attached it to my walker when I was recovering from hip surgery LOL