DIY Bowl Cozy! - FULL (easy!) TUTORIAL 😲

[@catsgallery3864]

Before microwaving in the kitchen we used a gas or electric oven. I made some cookies that required alcohol so i grabbed my dad’s expensive whiskey. It blew open the oven door and a huge flame shot out and then the door closed and the oven continued working, best cookies ever.

[@melodied4314]

I received 3 different size cozies as gifts. I love them. So easy to takes bowls from the microwave without burning your fingers. 😊

[@phyllispalladino6183]

😂😂

[@veevee111]

😂 that made me cackle out loud!

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

This made me choke on my coffee 🤣🤣🤣

[@kathykline3436]

🤣

[@crittercre8r]

Thanks for the reminder of when my sister used to put plates in the microwave (that had silver/gold details on them), because she liked how they sparked... 🤦🏻‍♀️🤪

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Oh no! I’m glad your sister is alright!

[@karawitcher1326]

Thank you for this video. Your nails were mesmerizing while you were quilting in your demonstration. I'll look for those rulers and templates. I've been making these for years now, " the old fashioned way". Thank you again .🪡

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You are most welcome, and thank you for the compliment!

[@sharonmacintyrebarrett8572]

I came back to let you know I ordered the templates for the bowls, I thought so much of your video, I use to have a pattern but it was tossed out by accident when cleaning the sewing area. Thank you again so much for your wonderful video's.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

aw thank you for letting me know! You're going to have so much fun making the bowls again 🤩

[@armetalister2634]

This is also great for ice cream bowls

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Yes, wonderful idea! 😍

[@connied3309]

Smaller ones are nice for large coffee cups. I have one for my morning latte that coordinates with my cup.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

That is super cute!

[@tchr1106]

I am so glad to see you struggle to cut through the four layers of batting and fabrics. I thought I was the only one to find it so hard. I also topstitched around the top edge twice just an 1/8th or so apart. When you wash these place a bowl inside the cozy so it will easily be reshaped into bowl.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I am so glad you shared your tips, I really appreciate it!

[@Laura-qmk]

LOVE your sewing machine cover!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thanks, it was a fun project!

[@patricianolin3164]

thanx for the warnings. first time i heard them. btw, i love your quilts, again the tips are great. just learning quilting. God bless you and your family.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@veevee111]

I love bowl cozies! ❤ Thanks, Christen for reigniting my obsession for sewing this fun project. I'm going to use my novelty fabric fat quarters, like the Maruchen ramen and Batman ones. ✂️👍🏼

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

That sounds fun for sure.

[@VickiKolman]

Thank you for showing this, I have a template but I've never used it. One Christmas I was going to use it but I had bought some fabric online in Star Wars prints and when it arrived it felt printed, like a t-shirt with that kind of rubbery feel and then I got totally nervous about using it and never got around to them. Now I'm thinking this will be a nice extra thing to give at Christmas this coming year.

[@annlicano3416]

What a great idea for next year's Mother's Day for the ladies at my church. Thx. Good job as usual.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You are so sweet. I am glad you like it.

[@jeanniewalen3721]

Thank you. That much easier than I thought. Will definitely be making some for gifts.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You are most welcome Jeannie.

[@coreygilles847]

I got this ruler last month and I have been intimidated about using it. I really appreciate how encouraging and thorough this tutorial is. ❤❤❤

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You are so welcome, I hope you love it.

[@sharlajohnson698]

I was working on some yesterday. Talking & cutting batting. Sliced my finger open. 6 stiches later. From now on I’ll use pre-cut batting or use scissors on the batting. Lesson learned.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

OH my gracious!!! I am so so sorry, I hope you are okay.

[@kathybrigger9431]

I use an afghan hook to push out the seams like where you sew the lining and outer together. I push out the edges and pin as you go and you get a really nice edge without having to keep rolling it with your fingers. That hook will work on corners too. Used that method for years. The hook won't poke through the fabric and it can reach places your fingers can't. About a size 10 and a size 7. I keep it right at the machine. I use them on my handbags too. Hardly ever used them on yarn.😊

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

That's such a great idea! I will definitely try that!

[@kathybrigger9431]

@@ISeeStarsQuilting Been sewing 65 years and still learning. That little trick is something I found by accident while making one of my daughters a prom dress.

[@barbaraanderson3307]

Great tutorial! Keep making your tutorials you are very good at it. I have been looking for the larger size template. So Thank you

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m so glad you found it helpful.

[@MamaJEnterprises]

I bought a set of the the templates and I also bought precut microwavable batting, enough for 8. Yes, I am lazy, lol. Thanks for the awesome tutorial.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Sounds good to me 😉Have fun!

[@krissielongknife1479]

Lol, we have been friends for a few. Love your videos, I really enjoy your teaching style.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharonmacintyrebarrett8572]

I have made them, they are simple to make and lots of fun to make.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

That is so good to hear. 💛

[@lorali9669]

Thankyou! ❤

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You’re welcome!

[@MFord-r3k]

Love the pivot!!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I want to make some of those for gifts

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Yay!

[@michellebusta3507]

Thank you for this video on bowl cozies

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I hope you enjoyed it.

[@joycehernandez4513]

❤

[@laurahardin7879]

I used a jelly roll, turned out great!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

That is so wonderful to hear! 🥰

[@deborahhemmings7368]

Thank you for the video. I ordered the templates and have already made one 😊

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Wonderful!

[@armetalister2634]

I have the AccuQuilt die to cut these. Definitely use Cotton batting!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Sounds great!

[@sandraparker9179]

I use cotton batting and wrap and sap batting

[@sandraparker9179]

I like that she tells about cotton cotton cotton some instructors don’t tell you or impress enough to use cotton and why

[@francinelehoux7064]

Hi, I have a question about batting. Can you use up your thicker batting and only sewing batting on one side? Have you tried that? Can it be done?

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

Great tutorial, these seem much easier than I thought they’d be. I think I’d leave the opening on one of the darts because I hate it when an opening is on a curve, especially when they have batting attached. I always make a dog’s dinner out of sewing a curve closed. When my mum got her first microwave I remember heating up a takeaway in a metal container and standing watching the arcs and sparks not knowing what to do. Luckily my mum came in and switched it off. That microwave stank for ages after that.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Oh goodness....I'm afraid we probably all have done that once. LOL

[@liselang2676]

Don't need a template. I made lots of these and gave them as gifts and stocking stuffers. I also made some smaller ones for little hands to put their ice cream bowl in. Can be used for cold or hot cozies. Bonus that they are washable, reusable.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Love it! So many uses for them for sure.

[@annlicano3416]

Is double batting really necessary? Would just one do? I cut fabric by making a paper pattern and scissors. Also, batting cut by using a marking pen around plastic template...then cut with scissors. It was easier for me. Thx. Making these for women at church for next mothers day. Cool, huh?

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

That is wonderful, what a great idea. They will love it.

[@annlicano3416]

Are two layers of batting really necessary? Would one layer work? I Would appreciate your input...thx

[@bevcote2357]

Thank you great tutorial. The pens say erasable not heat. Are they the ones you used in the video? You are such a joy to watch. Blessings

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

They are designed to be erasable on paper but will also disappear with heat from an iron.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Yes they are!

[@legacyfarmmercantile1822]

They have wrap n zap thats made for microwave and is heat resistant. This is what I use just in case they microwave it. Also heat resistant like pot holders which i also use the wrap n zap batting.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you for sharing that!

[@cathywiles3244]

Also some 100% batting have poly scrims. Make sure the scrims are also 100% cotton.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thanks for sharing this Cathy.

[@peggywernecke1943]

First time viewer here. I enjoyed watching your video and I fell in love with your pin cushion in the mug. I have got to know how you made it, please. I also subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos. You are a great teacher. 😊

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I am so glad you subscribed, thank you! I will post that pin cushion tutorial in the near future.

[@peggywernecke1943]

@@ISeeStarsQuilting awesome, thank you so much!!!

[@kimbennett2369]

Hi,these are a great gift & easy. I've made them with Christmas fabric & filled them with lollies for gifts. I made them with foam batting (?) & made it clear they were not for heat use 🦛🇭🇲🦜

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

foam batting is a great idea! I have had people ask about stability overtime and foam would be the perfect solution! Thanks for sharing 🤩

[@cathyscreations1954]

Where do you get the thin batting from? I hate making them because the Wrap and Zap is thick when you use 2 layers.

[@DenaeK]

@@cathyscreations1954 you could probably just use plain fabric and one piece of the batting.

[@peggydelacerda599]

Tks for the great video. I have a brother cs7000x can you tell me what size needle do I use? Hard going over the darts.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I am not very familiar with brother machines, but if your needle is having a hard time with the thicker fabric you may want to switch to a stronger one - look for a jean/denim needle. those are tough and can handle the bulk. 🥰

[@Carol_Sews]

Cozies are fun to make, but they are not one size fits all, so I just cut a fabric square and use a small bowl to help me round off the corners. I had to make several variations until I discovered what size fabric square I needed to start with and how long to make the darts so that the cozy would fit my dishes. If you use Wrap-No-Zap batting and preshrink it according to package instructions, you can use just one layer of batting. To be safe, I don’t put my cozies in the microwave. You made an engaging video.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you for sharing those great tips Carol.

[@rosalindasalas3088]

Hello, ive never quilted anything and i just found your channel, do you not backstitch the quilted squares or on this bowl cozy?

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

The stitch length I use is quite small where I'm not worried about it coming undone, but you can back stitch if you feel more comfortable doing so!

[@CherylONeal-e1f]

Hi! I’ve made these before, but loved watching you do it! One thing to note is the link for the batting from Amazon is not the same batting you used. The link you provided isn’t 100% cotton so you can’t put it in the microwave.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Good to know!

[@julialusk3888]

What type of sewing machine do you have please.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I sew on a Janome Horizon Memorycraft 15,000 🥳 I love my machine and am very happy with it. My first machine was a Janome 3150 QDC and I still use that one when I travel. Its a great machine too and a great entry pricepoint.

[@carolewhiteleather6291]

Do you have a pattern for the sewing machine behind you.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

I show how to make it on this blog post right here on my website: iseestarsquilting.com/diy-sewing-machine-cover/

[@phxgidget]

I'm going through my stash right now. Does anyone know how to tell if fabric is 100% cotton or do I have to go back to the store to read the bolt? 😮

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

You can usually tell by checking the fabric's feel and weight, but if you're unsure, reading the bolt is always a safe bet! Compare the weight and the feel to a fabric you know is 100% cotton

[@melodied4314]

Most threads are not cotton. Be sure to look for cotton thread. Also be sure cotton batting does not have scrim, which is not cotton.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you for sharing Melodie!

[@phxgidget]

I had to order cotton thread on Amazon 😊

[@userfriendlycanetip7826]

I bought what I thought was 100% cotton batting...when it arrived it was 93% cotton and 7% poly. It's bettern than 80/20. Is it going to be microwave safe? Do you or anyone else know? Thx. I'm doing these for the ladies at church for next mother's day.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

It's great that you're making something special for the ladies at church! As for the batting, 93% cotton should be fine for microwave use, but I would make sure you test out one of them before you make several.

[@EmoryWOCN]

Great for a bowl of ice cream as well

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Yes!! And yum!!

[@lcsd863]

Polyester is mad from oil, yes the same oil gasoline is made from. 🔥💥

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Oh yuck!

[@PaulaVayda]

My Pellon Wrap-N-Zap pkg says cotton batting can shrink up to 5%. "To avoid shrinkage prior to use, we suggest you soak the batting in hot water for 20 mins, dry in the dryer on low setting for best results". I can predict that my bowl cozy will get food on it, so I'll be washing it every now & then. Has anyone had their batting shrink if they did not soak prior to sewing ?

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Thank you for these tips!

[@phxgidget]

I'm not going to bother with soaking it prior to cutting- if nobody had it shrink during washing...fingers crossed !🤞

[@orkchild]

did tou know an easier way to put this together is to stiich the two pieces together is to place them right sides out and sew the top edges together using a bias binding, so you don't have to turn them.

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Love that!

[@Neldamae]

Thanks for your idea, I have a thumb that is painful so turning is hard for me, I’m going to make a piece of bias tape for my next one and try your idea.

[@carolynmills513]

Cotton, Cotton, Cotton, right? 😂 no insulbrite!!!

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

Yessss

[@kimbennett2369]

Pivet ! Pivet ! Go Ross ! 😂 🦛🇭🇲🦜

[@ISeeStarsQuilting]

omg - thank you so much for making me feel seen 🤣 - I was SO hoping I wasn't the only one who found joy in that reference 🤣🤣