How To Cook a Potato Fast / DIY Microwave Baked Potato Bag

[@dibotente]

I frequently view your videos and/or blog for your spin on popular DIYs, and am never disappointed! I tell all my sewing friends to “see how Jan Howell does it before you start!” I purchased your pattern and printable card PDF, and it is nicely designed and download was trouble-free. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind

[@vickyls8132]

I made my brother one for his 69th bday yesterday. I used a cute fabric and made hm a little chart for cooking instructions. He liked it!

[@JanHowell]

That is awesome!

[@urbangardens7470]

Love the tip of holding the thread as to avoid the fabric jumble on back when top stitching! You are great. Thanks.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@Joy-eq6qg]

Think these would make a great anytime gift. Thanks a million for sharing!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@lindaskinner5887]

Wonderful project. Thank you for sharing.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@sandramichaud8033]

Thanks. Didn’t know about wrap and zap. Yes, we all buy a sewing treat or gift for ourselves. Mine was a rolling sewing chair so I can scoot from one machine to another. I need to try holding onto my threads❤️

[@JanHowell]

You’re welcome

[@theREmissionary]

I had an Oliso a few years ago; I hated it!! It didn't get very hot, and then it stopped popping up on those little legs. I finally gave it to a friend. She didn't care that it didn't get very hot and didn't pop up. 😀 I love the fabric you used in this bag! Thank you for showing how easy this would be to make.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for the information. We'll see how long this iron lasts. They just don't make things like they used to.

[@shellybrower4103]

I LOVE this. Thank you. I love your channel. I love sewing, but struggle and you make it so easy. Love your step by step. I am going to make one of these bags for my mom for Mother’s Day. It will be great for making dinner time prep so much simpler. 💕😊

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@ChhorFam]

Great video! I’m going to make this today!

[@JanHowell]

Let me k know how it goes

[@Joy-eq6qg]

1st gift on my Christmas list, 4 are needed! Thank you for this great tutorial 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@karenegan1688]

I noticed your iron straight away! My quilt shop, here in Australia 🇦🇺 got them in last year, pink & yellow, and, apparently, they have been selling well. You come up with the coolest projects, Jan, and this one is no exception. I have checked and can get the wadding, so I will be making some of these…a really useful and fun item. Thank you…👏🏻

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

I made a few of these a couple years ago. I gave them to family and friends.

[@JanHowell]

They do make great gifts.

[@sandradawson5189]

Thanks for this Jan. I didn’t know potato bags were a thing but definitely going to give this a go. I have exactly the same iron here in England, I also treated myself 👏 I have been wanting one for years and finally got one two years ago. Love your videos 👏👏

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome and kind

[@SparkyOne549]

I don’t use wrap and zap, but a 100% cotton batting with no scrim. It’s made by pellon but it says it can only be heated for 3 minutes, which isn’t long enough to cook a large russet. I dampen a paper towel and wrap the potato and microwave it,it steams

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing

[@HeatherSaltas]

Omg I’m making a bunch of these!

[@JanHowell]

YAY!

[@moniemonet]

Hi, Jan! Thanks for another great tutorial! Ive nade many of the gift card holders 😊 I plan to make the potato bag soon. Do you recommend washing the fabric first?

[@JanHowell]

Yes. If making them for gifts, I would put that in the instructions label. You can get that here. youmakeitsimple.com/2023/04/08/how-to-make-a-microwave-potato-bag-quick-sewing-project/

[@beckytobey2984]

I just saw an obituary for Jan Howell from last month, June 2023.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it wasn’t me lol

[@randyparkin9661]

Where can I find your link on printable instructions on how to use the potato bag

[@JanHowell]

You can get the instructions and watch a video tutorial here. youmakeitsimple.com/2023/04/08/how-to-make-a-microwave-potato-bag-quick-sewing-project/

[@anagranados56]

That's is very nice but I think it's brown with the warm of microwave.I to see you from Costa Rica.

[@JanHowell]

Could be

[@gamadebdegamadebde]

Does anyone have a tip for getting crispy potato skins without cooking them for the hour in oven? Love this bag but I need crispy skins. Any ideas are appreciated.

[@esbs3268]

I feel the same way. So, I plan to cook them for a few minutes in the microwave and finish them in the oven to get the crispy skins.

[@nagymakaede3286]

I love crispy potato skins as well... maybe oil the skins and stick in an air-fryer? I haven't tried it, I just got my first air-fryer... this will be on my todo list. If you beat me to it, let me know if it works! xoxo

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing.

[@SparkyOne549]

I use an air frier.

[@noemir8262]

❤

[@JanHowell]

❤️

[@frankjanvari737]

hello absolutely beautiful beautiful video please kindly have the camera person film threading the sewing machine winding the bobbin but please please kindly place the video camera on the floor and film how to operate the beautiful sewing machine electric foot pedal how it's used to sew please kindly let me know OK?thank you very much and have a beautiful day 😊

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful and thank you.

[@hailee_5558]

Mine started on fire

[@JanHowell]

Did you use the "potato" setting on the microwave? That is WAY too long. Max length for about 4 potatos is 8 minutese. Let me know.

[@tearose3763]

I love your channel but Oliso isn’t even deserving of comment…I’ve owned 4, 3 of which came by factory, 😏junk.

[@JanHowell]

good to know, thanks for your feedback. I guess we'll see how long mine lasts.

[@jfrede02]

Some of your links aren’t working correctly. Thought you’d want to know.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much Judy for watching out for me. Was it the link to my website, or a product link?

[@jfrede02]

@@JanHowell You’re welcome. I know how important these links are to a small business owner. It was to the wrap and zap. It went to the iron. I think the rotary cutter was the other one.