Beginner Machine Embroidery Tutorial - DBJJ's In-the-Hoop Pot Holders, Series 1

[@ellenhofer3343]

I promised to make potholders for a friend, snd here you are, just in the nick of time!

[@evelynfrench804]

Thank you Becky for your tutorial. I must give my embroidery machine a go! It’s good to see a project that is not too complex.

[@ivybichon8582]

Love that pot holder

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Becky I Love watching your embroidery tutorials. You are the most thorough teacher I've ever watched. You show every step. You are a wonderful teacher ❤. Thank you

[@twillaglessner9346]

Couldn't agree more!

[@pterrys]

Cute potholders....they'd make great mug rugs or hot pads without the loops!! Thanks for the video tutorial!!!

[@debbyvieira3625]

Love your tutorials, have my Bernette B 79 a month, I’m hooked, going to make these ❤

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Have fun!

[@clombard7134]

Cute, cute potholder! Love ITH projects. Thanks Becky for this tutorial.

[@peggyshaw1247]

I use tearway stabilizer in a small amount of batting It worked out gorgeous

[@4033140831]

I am so glad I found your channel you are an amazing instructor.

[@marshiahobson3727]

Thanks for the clear video on the in the hoop project. I’ve watched a few other ITH videos and it made no sense at all but yours was very clear. I will try one of these projects.

[@sheilaholt2864]

Omg I love your videos. Watching at work. Makes me want to go home and sew!!!

[@kerstintaugher1793]

So cute!

[@vickieboteler956]

Thank you so much Becky for the great step by step video!

[@junehanson7865]

Thanks for sharing with us that looks like a lot of fun n great gifts in

[@lutishahill1393]

Becky! Oh my! You rock. I have a six needle and WAS a little afraid of it but oh my goodness. You caused me to use it in this project and I am so happy at using it as well as the pot holder. I will rock these with table runners to maker I am doing the happy dance. Please do more using the multi needle machine . Merry Christmas

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

So glad you're using your machine!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Cute potholders Becky! Love that fabric. I have a charm pack and fat quarter bundle and have just started digging into it. It was fun seeing Spanky in action. See you next time.

[@pepperwa]

Spanky does great work!!!

[@debbiechittick4755]

Another great tutorial! And now I want to make pot holders! Lol Thank you Becky!

[@Marnie1869]

Thank you. I bought this also and now will make them . Great taping ideas. So important .

[@corneliamiller7407]

So cute! Thank you for your videos!

[@rhondalawrick6160]

That is such a cute pot holder.

[@ednabiel9083]

Great pattern and outstanding video. I just made my first ever in the hoop project ❤️. Thank you Becky . Couldn’t do it without you.

[@jjivy6310]

Great project! It turns out precious in the Christmas fabrics.

[@katieemmart6566]

Another sweet project! Thanks Becky.

[@wandamedders9306]

Thanks so much for doing a sew along I loved it.

[@danabmoore]

Thank you for this video! I've been hesitant to try the potholders. Now, I know I can do it!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Wonderful!

[@6Pringles]

Thank you, thank you! I've been trying to make potholders, cutting, measuring, cutting fabrics, too much work! I just discovered the designs and got them, from now on is going to be so easy! ( I'm learning to sew, quilt and embroidery and I love ITH projects, specially because I'm always afraid of the cutter or cutting the fabrics the wrong size. You are like always a fantastic tutorial teacher 🤩 I can't wait to start having fun🥰😊🤗🌞

[@ellenhofer3343]

These are so cute. Thanks for making it so easy!

[@mygremmy]

I have some of these pot holders from juju now I know what to expect when im stitching them out thank you for all you do God Bless You

[@debbyneuland2150]

Thank you. I was thinking of purchasing this file. Great video

[@aileenkappenman6174]

I'm sure enjoying your teaching videos Becky.

[@JohanneBrunner]

Great tutorial! I come back to it everytime I make these. I did a couple of things that others may want to try. I lined them so when you're placing the insulbrite I put a piece of fabric over it right side up. I also top stitch the edge on my machine with a jean foot and needle. One thing I seem to get caught on is if you put a seam instead of using steam a seam be careful it's another place for the machine to get caught!

[@faithnichols7466]

I liked it so well that I decided to get the pattern. I started sewing it. I love it! Thank you for making this tutorial.

[@deb_b57]

Bought this pattern since you were demoing it. It pays to watch you first and get tips on taping. I missed a side section and it started to turn down but caught it before a huge headache! Thanks for your great videos and tips!! Love these potholders and I’ll be making them as gifts…but maybe one for me as well.😉

[@marilynbreed8082]

Fantastic! I learned a few things today. Thanks.

[@rebeccam9008]

Just bought the designs, both sets! Cannot wait to get sewing! Thanks for doing the video.

[@dianag5013]

So cute!!

[@coh93044]

Sew cute - love JuJu Designs. I like that it has an envelope back - makes it so much easier to turn. Even with a single color, I'm fascinated watching Spanky.

[@teresarichmond7752]

Love those!

[@patriciastartz3537]

Great project!

[@maggiemann1657]

Just recently discovered your tutorials...Thank you so much! These are a tremendous help to me!

[@spahhhvelous]

Cute cute CUTE!!!!!!!!

[@michelepiper2842]

I’m a Kimberbella too!!!! Thanks for all you do!!

[@msscarlett2you1]

Love your videos. Now I have to go get these designs from juju

[@sewbizzylizzy]

Hi Becky. I can’t wait to do this project. My kitchen is done in the “Pioneer Woman” series. Thank you for sharing this with us. You make it all look so easy. Have a very Merry Christmas. Elizabeth

[@susanburgess2120]

Awesome tutorial. I just bought this in the hoop project today!

[@mgs783]

Loved watching how to do in the hoop. I’ve wanted to see how it’s done & the duck billed scissors works so slick!

[@cherylgrider759]

Before you would close it up could you also put a piece of tile inside and use it to put a pot on?

[@peggybowe5556]

I love these potholders! I went right over to the website & purchased both sets! Wanting to make some Sprint time! Thank you for such great tutorials!

[@lorettajohnston3631]

So cute

[@sharonclass4133]

Just darling, Becky. I’m going to get the pattern now! Thanks

[@christinapaniagua]

Adorable!

[@monicapukkha1890]

Adorable!!!

[@annehayward3506]

Really cute

[@ednabiel9083]

I’m new to emb applique. Can this pattern be done on a single needle embroidery machine? If so, is there a video using that type of machine?

[@49lucky]

I have a babylok espree and I'm slowly learning it.

[@williejo55]

Hi. There I was in San Antonio for 11 month sure was hoping to see you-

[@colleenbaker2310]

Waiting for my 8x8 hoop to arrive so I can make some of these :)

[@marileetreat4403]

Thank you so much, Becky! I just watched your tutorial & had to click the link to go straight to DBJJ to purchase this potholder design...aaannnd also set 2. Have a great week! 🤩

[@elaineplant8058]

I want to do this it seemed easy to do

[@teresaaltizer4117]

Hi Becky! Buy yourself a tape dispense for that 3m tape. Works great! Hello from WV

[@kathleenkroha2063]

Thank you for all your information and being so much fun and pleasant to watch. Did you go over a needle size? I am sorry i missed it, I love all your video. I have been quilting for twenty years, I love the fact that I can always learn more from your videos. You have great enthusiasm, I love that your husband quilt that he did for a paper piece, that was a big way to start something he never knew before. I hope that you do not have and motor home issues. Thank you so much.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

My standard needle size in embroidery projects is an Organ 75/11. Unless the pattern calls for something different, that's what I always use. Thanks for the sweet thoughts and thanks so much for watching!

[@kathleenkroha2063]

​@@PowerToolsWithThread i just tried this , i am a little confused when you go to add the sides and top the first one (A ) placed it so you said you can still see the letter A , then you covered the letter B so mine did not come out right. What way should I do this, I am sorry to be a pest.

[@michelleurso9247]

I just found you. Love the video!

[@charlenefiumara333]

Becky, I just got an embroidery machine and I am so confused about the different programs to use for my computer. Do I need a program for the computer? Do you have videos that explain it?

[@Tanya99503]

I am thinking there is a good idea for having measurements for the scan n cut to precut the fabric......

[@cindyadams9823]

That was so wonderful!! Thanks!

[@suzieq3006]

Hi Becky! Love your video’s! Question about your iron.... what is under your mat that came with your iron? I hear you have to have it setting on something besides the mat that it comes with cause it gets “that” hot! Thanks in advance 😊

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

That is a silicone mat that came in a box or something I received years ago...from Fat Quarter Shop I think. The iron was so hot that I couldn't use the FQS mat all by itself but had to use the one that came with the iron as well. Both seem to do the trick but I still see a light scorch mark under them both. Fortunately, under the fabric on top of the dresser is teflon ironing board cover fabric. The dresser top should be fine. lol (I hope)

[@joygross]

Thank you that was awesome.

[@ingridtinsley4141]

I'm a Kimberbella too!!

[@Godislove77771]

Wow good

[@ettakaynickel4081]

Thank you for demoing this. I am getting ready to try out machine embroidery. This looks like fun. What is the tape you use?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I linked to it in the Description box. Its a 3M paper tape I get from Amazon.

[@donnacolebeyer3429]

I'm a Kimberbella too!

[@jakehoe9279]

I use masking tape when I embroider. Is there an upside to switching to the 3m you use? By the way love your videos.

[@lipstickandlumberbuildit6119]

Hi Becky, thank you for the great video. I have a machine that only takes up to a 6 x 10 hoop, do you think I could split the design and still have them turn out the same? Or, can the design be modified to be a little smaller?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Well, you normally can only split designs that are digitized to do that. But the design might come in a 6x10? Sorry, it's been a while since this video.

[@sandraporto2705]

Thanks for the tutorial mite get the pattern but sew on regular sewing machine and leave loop off.

[@DonalovesMegaLadybird12]

I have some of that brown fabric!

[@barbaramangel6694]

Where do you get the Insulate? I had fun watching you make this project and can’t wait to make some potholders.

[@mjmc]

What is the name of the iron you use ? I made the pot holder 1 today and my batting didn't stay in place---so I have to think of how to control that. The pot holder is cute--the right side border is just bigger than the left--.Thanks for your lessons !

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

It's a Sapporo 527 Gravity Fed Iron.

[@paulabeaudry8596]

Just to darn cute

[@dianneh4460]

Do you use regular polyester thread or cotton thread? If cotton, what brand?

[@sueprendergast3589]

Hi Becky, Another Great video! I have been watching a lot of ITH project videos. If I wanted to add an embroidery design, say to the front of the pot holder, would I 1.) stop the ITH project at the step just before the placement of the heatproof fabric on the back of the hoop, 2.) run the embroidery design on the same hoop, 3.) then go back to the ITH project and pick up at the step to sew the heatproof fabric? Or embroider on the front fabric before I even start the ITH project (and quilt over the design)? TIA.

[@susancharles6133]

Becky was the all over quilting design built into this design or did you combine two different designs? Thanks!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

It's part of the basic design.

[@yumagirl55]

If I could I would give 100 thumbs up! You are so good at explaining and showing the steps. I’m so happy to have found you’re videos. Could I ask what the design number is from DBJJ?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Here you go. www.designsbyjuju.com/ith-potholders-series-1

[@yumagirl55]

Thank you. You have made my Embrilliance experience “brilliant”!

[@gmab4758]

new with Ju Ju designs. went to their website. was going to purchase the potholder design in this tutorial, but they don't seem to offer anything smaller than the 8 x 8. My Brother only goes up to 6x8. bummer...

[@lpntexas]

DO YOU CLOSE THE OPENING IN THE BACK ? I USUALLY USE SEAM TAPE TO CLOSE UP BUT I FIGURED THAT WOULDNT BE GOOD WHEN USING HEAT ? JUST WONDERED IF YOU LEFT THE ENVELOPE OPENING OPEN OR IFYOU CLOSED IT.....

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

No, I usually just leave the openings open.

[@Annettec457]

What type of thread are using meaning is it rayon, cotton, not sure. I would like to make these, but always was told not to use polyester thread. Can I use rayon in my embroidery machine for pot holders. Thank you

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Embroidery threads can take a lot of heat. I've made several using Isacord and have had zero problems in the kitchen.

[@laurielasley6568]

I don't have the hoop size for these, can they be resized? for a 6x10? thanks

[@victoriachatfield4612]

I am a beginner in machine embroidery; I have Embrilliance Essentials to use with my Janome 400e. My largest hoop is 7.9" square, so would I be able to size down for this to stitch out on my machine? Or would I actually be able to use my hoop and the design as is? (7.9 is soooo close to 8"!)

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I suspect that your Janome won't be able to "see" the design file because it will read as too large. That said, you might try the Fit To Hoop feature in Embrilliance. The resize would be less than 20% so I bet it would work. DBJJ doesn't support or refund resized designs, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Check out my video on Series 2 of these pot holders and there's a tutorial on using Embrilliance at the end. The Fit to Hoop is an icon in the menu and it's completely automatic. There's a link to Embrilliance below the video. It's only $139 and I think you'll absolutely love it. I also explain it with a video here: powertoolswiththread.com/embrilliance

[@cleokoch2764]

Does the stitch Witcher hold up to washing?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Oh yes. It's permanent.

[@donnabonn92]

I'm interested in your iron, but have been unsuccessful searching for it. Could you please spell the name of the Manufacturer and possibly provide a link? I love a good hot iron!!!

[@annf3949]

Once im done with the scarecrow going to start these

[@csdurch]

Question? Could you use 2 layers of the thermal material or is that not needed? And, would it help to put another layer of batting on the back side after adding the thermal material? I have loved watching your videos and look, each day, to see if there are any new ones from you. I've only been doing machine embroidery for the last 2 months and really love it. The first month was getting acquainted with the machine and the last 3 weeks I've been creating potholders, coasters and make-up bags. I'm loving it!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I don't think 2 layers of the thermal material is needed. I've been using my new pot holders to pull hot cookie sheets and casseroles right out of a 350 oven with no problems. They work great as designed.!

[@csdurch]

@@PowerToolsWithThread Thanks!

[@annf3949]

It took me 3 tries with the scarecrow lol but I’m learning

[@photographybyday]

Becky - do you use heat n bond on the fabric for the pot holders?

[@merylweintraub9747]

Do you only use one layer of batting

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Usually, yes.

[@asheryl1966]

Thanks for the tutorial. I just bought a pot holder pattern and was a little confused on that last step. Now I understand how to add the two last pieces of fabric but I'd like to close the opening with the tape you used however I didn't see a link to it or see it at your Amazon store. Is there a link and I just didn't see it?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Glad it was helpful! Here's a link and I've added it to my Amazon store. Thanks! amzn.to/3YpjDV4

[@asheryl1966]

@@PowerToolsWithThread OK. Thanks. I see that's 5/8". I suppose that size is fine for these potholders?

[@rbeach3001]

Please tell me if this type pattern could be monogrammed or an design added....guessing it would be step after quilting....? I also have been seeking a good ITH oven mit too. Thanks for demo!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Yes! You can totally customize this!

[@718stephen]

I am a Kimberbella too

[@reginascraftingandmore713]

Enjoyed your tutorial - I will have to get this from JUJU - I've never tried her ITH hot pads .....In another video you were talking about Frixion "Markers" that the marks dont come back when you erase them - Do you have a link to those markers....and do you use heat to get rid of the marks? I cant find the video you were using them in. THANKS

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Yes, they come off with heat and they are amazing! They are in my Amazon store in In My Sewing Room. amazon.com/shop/powertoolswiththread

[@reginascraftingandmore713]

@@PowerToolsWithThread THANK YOU !!!

[@6Pringles]

I already have all the fabrics ready for different seasons, what thread did you use?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Standard embroidery thread.