DIY Holiday Projects - How to make a Microwavable Bowl Cozy | Fat Quarter Shop

For the next video in our DIY Holiday Projects series Fat Quarter Shop, we will be teaching you how to make this super useful microwavable bowl cozy. All it takes is some Wrap-N-Zap Natural batting, two prints from a layer cake, and you’re set to stitch! This is perfect for those holiday leftovers as you can put your bowl in the cozy then pop in the microwave. The bowl cozy protects your hands from hot bowls when you remove them from the microwave, and helps to keep your food insulated. This DIY project is very easy and fun to make!
*Note: We do not recommend using regular batting for this project if you intend to microwave the cozy. Some battings may melt or catch fire, but Wrap-N-Zap is safe to microwave.
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[@madeforyoubyjennifersue]

I have always made them with 2 layers of batting. Since watching this video, I made one with only layer and tested it. The 1 layer is flimsier than a 2 layer cozy, but the 1 layer does protect your hands from the heat. It is warm, but not uncomfortable to me or my husband. Just my 2 cents.

[@twyla2575]

Whoever it is has beautiful, graceful hands. Love the nail polish color, too!

[@gracepatane9384]

I am always struggling to get a hot bowl out of the microwave, & wishing that I had one of these handy!!! And, now I will know how to make one for myself!! Thank You for the great tutorial!!

[@sulabhaghaisas2942]

Very systematic demonstration. Just loved watching them.truly well manicured hands , and neat clean surounding, makes positive effect on viewers.

[@gwennadoty7374]

I don’t think it is Kimberly’s hands. Fingernail polish is the wrong color. Haha But great video!!

[@karenpresley7101]

I'll be making a fewe for last-minute and myself. Thank you. :)

[@krodriguez8729]

I used a different pattern in the past but I'm going to try this way. I love those!

[@lupehawk5930]

Brilliant! Love the pattern, great for last minute gifts! Thanks FQS!🎄🎄🎄❤️

[@richterstitcher7936]

Yep made bunches of these last year. Should get some more going for the new year gifts.

[@carolgoetz8839]

Loved this tutorial!! Thank you so very much Fat Quarter Shop!!

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Sew cute! Y'all are so great showing how to make these projects I really appreciate it. FQS is awesome 😻😻😻

[@quiltybee]

Glad to know about wrap n zap!!! Using less batting is a good option! Now I need a pattern for microwave potatoes and tortillas!!

[@terrilane2140]

I like this technique! May make these for some last minute Christmas Gifts!

[@shannonamell7102]

I love this! I made one doing another way, you had to cut and sew more. It was a pain, so I only made 1. This looks really easy and quick! Thank you!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I love this project.

[@kathrynshelton5005]

Cori Yoders hands - love this making some today

[@margaretbarnes7821]

FQS tutorials are awesome!

[@catherynsimpson9273]

For us sewing newbies: When doing this project it is best if you keep everything Cotton, including the thread. Big factor when wanting to avoid microwave fires. Remember certain fabrics and threads do not work well in the microwave world.

[@judydaniels2071]

I love my bowl cozies.

[@deidrapowell8762]

I have always used two pieces of wrap n zap. Gonna try this method. I can make a lot more this way!

[@melissastitches897]

Deidra Powell me too!

[@Ronibearable]

You won't like it with one layer. They are flimsy.

[@llamas14100]

Is heat and bond batting ok to use? Thanks, Barbara Joy

[@llamas14100]

also what is wrap & zap.?

[@deidrapowell8762]

Livinnpjs you are right like it better with two.

[@rosemeritomio3575]

Tecidos lindos, SHOW.

[@deborahfletcher4827]

In the video you did not sew wrap n zap to the outer layer. then when you turned out the cozy both sides had wrap n zap Did you use 1 or 1 layer of batting or 2?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hi Deborah, we used one layer of the Wrap N Zap.

[@deborahfletcher4827]

@@FatQuarterShopTX Thank you.

[@JackieKLG]

When you wash and dry, they will shrink

[@mylilbirdiecreations]

FYI make sure your fabric does NOT have any metallic anything on it

[@alli999999]

And thread is 100% cotton too.