Large Hot Pads for Casserole Dishes: A Sewing Tutorial

Learn how to sew large hot pads, big enough for casserole dishes, with my beginner friendly sewing tutorial! These hot pads are unique and make great handmade gifts.
You'll learn to sew and quilt an extra large pot holder, and learn how to sew a quilt binding by machine (no hand sewing!).
If you'd like a printable version of these tutorial, click here: www.etsy.com/l...
Here are the supplies I promised I'd link to in the video:
Rotary Cutter and Mat: amzn.to/3cYp6vm
Cotton Quilt Batting: amzn.to/3vGXPUN
OR Insul-bright instead of batting: amzn.to/3gONocE
Walking Foot: amzn.to/3wL6WVS
Wonder Clips: amzn.to/3d3dkQq
Be sure and subscribe to my channel so you don't miss new tutorials! And check out all the sewing ideas and inspiration on my blog: www.pincutsews...
Also find me:
On Etsy: www.etsy.com/s...
On Instagram: / pincutsew
And on Pinterest: / _saved

[@marye.williams6692]

I love the statement from Brandi Cook that collecting fabric and sewing are two different hobbies. Truer words were never spoken.

[@PinCutSew]

Haha it’s true!

[@Marie-st3pi]

❤😂 You got that right!!!!❤

[@queenslanddiva]

I buy fabric (especially fat quarters!) and then I just don't want to use them. My name is Elaine and I am a fabricholic

[@jajabrownie1]

I thought I just had a problem hahaha I always buy cute fabrics but never use them. I just like to look hahaha

[@genevieveculbertson1611]

The fabric horders need to help supply the sewers!! :)

[@IMOO1896]

I had to laugh when you said you get stingy with favorite fabrics! I’m so bad, I don’t even want to use them, I just like to look at them- sad, I know. Excellent tutorial!

[@dianareddell1496]

Trust me…you’ve got ALOT of company with that! Haha

[@sshaw4429]

Me too.

[@ladyanne56]

So it,s not just me!!!😉

[@warialdasue]

I’m the same

[@brandicook910]

Collecting fabric and sewing are two different hobbies :D

[@kathyholden4672]

To calculate the amount needed for binding, you can't multiply width x height. That gives you square inches of the project, or 117", which is much more than needed. You should ADD width + height then multiply by 2. Example, a 9x13" pad is: 9+13 = 22 x 2 = 44". Add additional to accommodate corners and tails to join. Use chalk instead of tape to mark lines.

[@sierrabaker9046]

I’m glad I’m not the only math nerd who caught that equation and got tripped up

[@joycespecht3038]

The chop stick is genius!

[@wendybutler1681]

The sound of good scissors cutting into fabric.

[@jgraef919]

This is the greatest tutorial.!!!!!! I have learned so much today. I am 66 years old. I have sewn since I was 13, and have always wondered what a walking foot was. (It sits in a container with all of the other non-used attachments to my machine.) After watching this video and seeing what magic it does, I pulled mine out, read my owner's manual and properly attached it!!!! Oh my. A lot of my sewing fears disappeared in moments once I started sewing with it. Thank you so much for talking about the waking foot and getting me motivated. NEXT, I love, love your tape idea. I too have had problems with washable markers not washing out. This is brilliant and it worked 100%. Lastly, you have taken me head over heels with your binding technique. I'll take on the binding task tomorrow as I'm running out of time today. Thank you @Pin, Cut, Sew for teaching me so much with your wonderful tutorial. You are so kind to share your talents. I'm indebted.

[@PinCutSew]

I am so glad this was so helpful for you!! Thank you for this sweet comment! :)

[@user-22-]

…& yet you’ve sewn & lived without it all this time, who knows what is really ‘needed’ to create nice projects. 😊

[@cindymckenna9910]

I've been quilting for years and never heard about the zig zag before flipping the binding! Great idea! Thank you!

[@angelblohm2171]

For a few years I’ve wanted to make one the depth of the countertop and about as long as the serving area is. It would stop the chase for potholders and trivets , but also would catch spills that leave a mess.

[@youcancallmefly]

A table runner!

[@peggykelliher5698]

That is a fabulous idea!!!

[@wendythomas4930]

You are brilliant!!!!💥💥💥

[@jturtle5318]

I use waxed paper to catch those drips.

[@Gmamajane1]

Great idea!!!

[@tammyreel8357]

I am new to sewing and my daughter sent me your way. I am cracking up at some of these comments, but especially the fabriholic comment. Stroking fabric... :) True words. And that chopstick taped on. I am cracking up! Anyway, thanks for such great tutorial videos! So appreciated.

[@1SentPenny]

I really like your videos. I am making these for Christmas presents and used washi tape as a guide for my quilt lines…. Works great and the same strip lasted through all 13 pads 😮 ( yes, 13! ). I also made jar openers ( with the rubbery drawer liner stuff ) out of the leftover fabric to give with each pad.

[@GB58able]

Thanks so much, I’m a “book-taught’ quilter since 1997. At this stage due to health issues I’ve gone from Queen sized quilts to potholders and small projects for the home, mostly pot holders, and still love to learn new techniques . ❤😂I love, love the soft voice, and full explanation of each step ( the back strip, and the zig zagging the edges of the binding which I had never tried)! Now I have a new channel added to the top list of my favorites!

[@pjfoltz8810]

I was never taught how to sew. I have been watching KZbin so much, I think I am ready to start a project! I am going to start with making homemade "paper towels" It is easy sewing. Then I want to make this. I bought the PDF, and will watch this a few more times, especially the binding.

[@kaybaertlein541]

Love this tutorial. I had made a set of these as a housewarming gift and they were a big hit. Thank you for making it so easy.

[@deborahc.9869]

Very nicely done. The video was very informative and had directions that would be easy enough for a beginner to follow. This would be a great gift idea if you gave a 9" by 13" pan and the hot pad with it too. I would be nice if you also included a 9" by 13" dinner recipe that you're known for making too.

[@PinCutSew]

This is a great gift giving idea!

[@bevwester7314]

What a great idea!!!

[@anunknownknown]

Thank you so much for this! It is also nice to read in comments that others like to look at their fabrics rather than use them! I am not alone or nuts! :-)

[@louisevannorden2001]

No you’re not! I think of making something but, oh, I don’t want to use this fabric and oh golly, not that one either! I’m easing into quilting…made a “two-patch” 😁last night. I bought some fat quarters that I thought I could use painlessly to actually practice four-patches and so on. I cut one up for that purpose and then decided that I’m not wasting the others on something I can’t do well. If I could afford it, I’d be buying fabric until I wouldn’t know where to put it, and that I could barely bear to cut into! Back in the seventies there was a bumper sticker that said, Whoever has the most fabric wins. That made me feel a lot better! Come to think of it, now you know you are among millions of other fabric lovers!

[@nevaannegrant453]

Quilting/sewing and fabric collecting are two separate hobbies

[@diannaloftis3890]

I have been making these for 10 hrs. My adult daughters and friends love them. I love to make useful items with lots of color and I use fat quarters or bits and pieces left over from past projects. Your viewers will love this presentation

[@sharons6290]

I came across your video and it gave me the idea to make these in a couple of different sizes to use as canning mats. They worked out great . Thank you

[@anndraper972]

Great idea for canning mats.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Canning mat. [the heavens open and angels sing] Why oh why have I never thought of that.

[@apiecemaker1163]

I make my canning mats 20x24. Then do 5inch squares with an X in them with my quilting. This kinda marks off for 20 jars. Hope that makes sense. We also call them counter quilts. 👩‍🌾👏🧵💙🪡

[@sasfreeman9109]

"Canning mat!", That's the first thing I thought right when the video started. Never thought of that before

[@wondafaith8621]

@@rosehavenfarm2969 Lol! Too cute!

[@collef1136]

Thank so much for teaching me how to quilt. I just made my first hot pad! I’m so freakin’ proud of myself. Couldn’t have done it without you my dear. Many many heart felt thanks 😘❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@PinCutSew]

Yay, I’m so proud of you too!! 😁🤗

[@mbrech1088]

I have been quilting for forty years and your trick on finishing the binding did it for me. That little tuck is perfection. I always spend so much time trying to get the binding right . . soooo frustrating. No longer! TYVM!

[@jhwilliams6550]

I came to see how the binding was done on a smaller project. I bought a corner clipper ruler for quilts and love it for bigger ones. This is going to be a great way for the potholders I like to make too.

[@harperreads]

As a fairly beginning quilter, these would be great to make to practice my free motion quilting! Those practice pieces will have a practical purpose.

[@ellenhofer3343]

Great idea.

[@dailychaos8]

I always practice on oversized hot pads with scraps from whatever quilt I've just finished! I give them to friends and family.

[@SWilliams-01]

I’m a beginner and Working on one now but I’m having trouble with the binding. I got it rolled over and all that no trouble but when I sew it, you can see the stitches on the back side and they aren’t straight to the binding on the back… the stitches go on and then back off the binding looking crooked and crazy but on the front it looks straight. What did I do wrong? (Using a third color on the binding so it’s not the same as the back fabric)

[@carolynmills513]

I've been thinking about how to practice that. I dont want to mess up my quilts. Excellent idea

[@SWilliams-01]

@@carolynmills513 I enlarged my binding fabric to be just a little wider so now it covers the other side where I sew idk but it worked for me

[@doloresnash287]

I made a ton of these for the kitchen at our church! Everyone loved them!

[@ashleycoker9381]

Mrs. Nikki, I’m ashamed to admit how long it took me to figure out that 45 degree angle thing on the corners! Once I got it I was like “oh, duh”. But before that I was bumfuzzled! About to topstitch the binding now. Thank you for this tutorial!! I’m making one of these for a lady who was cleaning out her sewing room and gave me BAGS AND BOXES of fabric that I’m so excited to practice with.

[@leaannallen9634]

Thank for the tutorial!! I have made about 100+ of these!! Great for gifts! Everyone loves these! I made one for everyone at work! Today I'm making 10 more for baby shower hostess gifts from the Auntie (me) just because!!

[@Kidscafe39]

Hey is this for hot pots placement on kitchen countertop? Plz rply

[@leaannallen9634]

@@Kidscafe39 yes, it's the size of a casserole pan. But I have used them as a dish drying mat as well.

[@Kidscafe39]

@@leaannallen9634 thank you for replying

[@ellenhofer3343]

When a piece of fabric is just almost the right size, i use the backing as a binding by cutting it 1" larger after trimming the batting away. I turn it over itself ½ inch and then fold it over the edge of the project. Mitered corners are simple. Top stitch close to the edge on the right side

[@nancy9478]

This is actually faster and easier than a seperate binding.

[@FoxyHam]

Wonderful pattern for a large hot pad for a casserole dish. The detailed method of sewing a border is greatly appreciated as I have trouble with binding! Thank you!

[@EmMae1.0]

These would also make great place mats. Nicely done!

[@teriadams7398]

I cant eat with chop sticks, but now I can sew with them! Woo Hoo! 😁

[@PinCutSew]

Haha!

[@teriadams7398]

@@PinCutSew I like your content, thanks for sharing your skills 😊

[@psum6537]

LOL! That’s me too!!

[@carolnye9704]

This looks like a good idea for Christmas presents!

[@cyndigriggs6073]

This is SO cute!! Love the fabric choices :) I am trying to pay off debt in 2023 so planning ahead for handmade gifts as I know it will take time. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@debihall1697]

Seems there is more of us that are stingy with are fabric.. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one!!! I’m going to need a room for just my”do not use fabric” .. lol. Great tutorial!!

[@jturtle5318]

That zig-zag idea sounds brilliant for compressing the raw edge to turn the binding.

[@tinamcnalley2575]

Thank you for this. My Mom had purchased 2 slightly oversized pads, "cotton" on one side and the heat resistant metallic fabric on the other. I had used the several times, but on one occasion needed to take an iron skillet I was preheating off of the eye. Sat it on the "metallic" side. Moments later sat it back on the eye, but the fake "metallic fabric had melted to the pan bottom and I briefly touched the fake "cotton" side to the eye. Both sides and the batting were polyester! Spent hours scraping the skillet bottom and the stove top clean with a razor blade. When you make them yourself, you know you're not getting a fake fire hazard!

[@PinCutSew]

Oh dear! Thank you for sharing that story!

[@kimberlyosborngray8250]

Ok

[@marybarker5513]

Measuring for the binding should 2(L+W)+ 5” waste

[@Autumn_Spirit]

Only use 100% Cotton thread and cotton fabrics!

[@Sohorse53]

H0@@PinCutSew

[@joycebeck2518]

Love that zigzag the edge trick! Thanks for that.

[@jeannieleasa1579]

Thanks for this tutorial. I felt like we were just hanging out for the morning sewing together. You have a great, casual way of teaching. I love it.

[@PinCutSew]

What a nice thing to say! Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sonialorenzo9223]

Love you easygoing vibe, though you quilt was very much perfect you didn’t make it as something we can’t achieve. Thank you.

[@gentlysustainable1988]

What a great tutorial! I’m a quilter, but you explained this so well for even beginners. Nice Christmas gift or Mother’s Day gift idea!

[@Kate98755]

or father’s day 😊

[@edwinam8252]

Love the idea of using a chopstick as a guide!

[@barbaramiller-kc2et]

This is the first time that I watched one of your tutorials. I love the way you demonstrate and talk slowly while doing so. Thank you for that. This is a great idea and for once I I'm making it for myself before I make one for anyone else!

[@knackfulknitter]

You are a natural when talking through a project. I smiled…and laughed out loud a couple times. Great tutorial!

[@PinCutSew]

Aw, thank you so much!

[@michele.the.quilter6174]

Thanks for the helpful video. I made mug rugs this way and brought a large casserole trivet to our Christmas dinner. The hostess used it immediately!

[@dawnsmith842]

What a breath of freash air thank you love how they came out

[@amersklain4706]

Tucking the binding into itself is a brilliant idea! How many hours I have tried to master connecting the two end pieces! My brain goes on vacation mid project sometimes. I always wanted to tuck it in somehow, but couldn’t figure out how to do it without bulk. I almost decided to stop making baby quilts because of the frustration. I am back in the baby quilt game now! Thank you!!!

[@PinCutSew]

I'm so glad to have helped you out!

[@adelawiley2929]

What an awesome little gift, house warming, Christmas, just anything...Thank u, I think insulbright will work, just as well..Thank u again...

[@tinatippin5705]

Thank you! A number of my friends home can and we are calling these canning mats. Thank you, again.

[@hamletsfriend]

Thank you for this tutorial. I love your super clear explanations, especially on attaching the binding.

[@homebodyheaven6114]

Making for my luncheon guests. Will be their placemats too. ❤️

[@pamstrong8709]

I love this easy method! I try to learn something from all the videos I watch, but this time I learned several!! Thanks so much for the tip of folding the end of the binding (for tucking in) and the zig-zag stitching to flatten the edge for binding. Always looking for easier methods. Thanks for sharing.

[@PinCutSew]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! :)

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I have been using the pads from the dollar store and quilting them, the come out beautiful.

[@debbiebrugman4543]

Thank you. This was a great find. I have been invited to a friends for Thanksgiving 🦃 dinner and wanted to give her something. A couple of these will be terrific. I cannot wait to get them done.

[@debbiebrugman4543]

My hot pad gifts were a hit. Thank you. For the first pad I followed your quilting instructions sewing half in one direction and the other half in the other direction but as you said it ends up wonky. So when quilting my second pad I alternated quilting/sewing each row. The end result was much less wonkyness.

[@carolgroves4818]

Thank you for this tutorial. My people will get handmade with love gifts for Christmas…

[@CrystalWebster-m7x]

This is the best!!! The edge sewing is much easier! 😊 Thank you for your videos.

[@TeresaADavis]

I used this tutorial to make one of these for my friend's birthday! She loved it and I enjoyed making it! 😊 Thanks for the great video!!

[@RoundMtnDryGoods]

This looks about the size of a placemat! Neat idea and I for sure need a few.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Relaxing banana fabric! Great project. Alternative if one did not wish to bind the project, you could put right sides together, stitch around but create a turn opening. Turn, top stitch and quilt.

[@PinCutSew]

That’s an option too!

[@nancybee640]

The chopstick is genius lol! Thanks for the idea!

[@littlemissblueyes100]

I don't quilt so I suck at binding, I love the little folded trick to join so simple!

[@CarolynMeyer-kq9hk]

I love this! Great idea for Xmas gift. I just made 7 of them for gifts. Thank you

[@classicneedle541]

Oh my gosh! It appears you have the same Pfaff that I have...I bought mine new almost 40 years ago when my first daughter was born. Mechanics rave about what a great machine it is when I have it serviced. Fun to see.

[@PinCutSew]

Really!? How fun! That machine is so special to me, I will never part with it!

[@angelamorgan6971]

Fantastic thank you. I especially love the chop stick tip. I Have sewn for years and never thought of that. Thank you so much 💓

[@caroberton]

Love the clever chopstick guide! It worked beautifully. Thanks.

[@orscrub3161]

great idea for stocking stuffers!! btw, your voice is so easy to listen to. if that makes sense. thank you!

[@PinCutSew]

Aw thank you so much!

[@janetwormack3163]

Just so cute, easy and fun! Thank you also for sharing some finishing techniques too.

[@donnarossignol5695]

This is so great for a beginner sewing project and the added skill of doing a binding

[@dori4567]

Just made a couple of these today , they turned out great and will be used a lot! Great tutorial !!

[@rebeccatrombley6579]

Thanks for this tutorial. Everyone I know has benefitted from my zipper pouch sewing. I really needed a new idea. Can't wait to make some hot pads!

[@PMcC-qy8jc]

Lol! Same here 😂

[@lindabrokaw7552]

I love that you have a Pfaff! I hv one I bought in 1982 and I use it still!

[@lauraellen189]

I love these! You're right, I am always lining up hot pads for my 9x13 pans so these are perfect.

[@tinster01]

What a cool idea on the chopstick. Thanks

[@geena2plz]

I bought you pattern the other day, forgot I downloaded it lol and watched the video while making this. Thank you!!

[@lizreynolds4554]

Love this. Adorable fabrics. Great tips, great demonstration and explanation. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊

[@CarolAnnBolling]

.great idea for Christmas gifts. Thank you

[@MsCurliegirlie]

This is the best binding tutorial I have ever seen! Blessings from Kansas! New subbie!

[@PinCutSew]

Wow, thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@paulasiefert2059]

This is an excellent tutorial on so many levels. It’s not only clear and informative, but honest. We all don’t run out and buy new fabric for every project. I look forward to finding more of your tutorials.

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you, Paula! 🤗

[@jillbecker8651]

I make table runner sized hot pads. I use 2 layers of potholder padding, and a layer of 80/20. Works like a charm!

[@PinCutSew]

Great idea!

[@donnarossignol5695]

Great idea especially for a holiday meal or potluck

[@sylvialinzy6871]

Great idea!

[@EP-xu1yt]

What is pot holder padding?

[@ellenhofer3343]

Never heard of potholder padding. Are you referring to Pellin Insil-britel-Brite ???

[@MegaBpop]

I am gonna make a few as Christmas gifts. Thank You fir the detailed instructions. The camerawork was great.too.

[@jessicagiangreco7104]

The black and white area looks so sweet. It would be a great place to put a custom cloth tag.

[@andrewsackk]

Your chopstick hack is brilliant 😊

[@MispelledOnPurpose]

I've been planning to make one of these and I absolutely had to give you a thumbs up for the chopstick engineering!

[@PinCutSew]

Haha thank you!

[@sewmartha]

Your chopstick guide is genius!

[@sonialorenzo9223]

I made them and it was a total success.

[@CordulaPrice]

I believe this was my first video and I subscribed 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@SBL1932]

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this with us. I was never able to get the finishing of The binding of the join. After watching you I found out I had left out a step. Now I can get it right

[@sheilapaschal93]

I love this video. I’m a crafter and this project will be great for gifts! Thank you for sharing.

[@esthermower3280]

Thank you for this tutorial, I stumbled upon it while searching for another project! Your instructions were clear and concise, thanks again!💝

[@reginaweiner3817]

I watched Homestead Heart unload her canner onto one of these, and I've wanted one ever since. Now I know how. Thank you 😊.

[@ernestinetril2810]

Great tutorial for gift giving. A tip I use is pressing the binding before taking to the machine making it easier to machine bind.

[@PinCutSew]

Great tip! :)

[@suemartin8613]

This is a wonderful idea and a great tutorial … thank you for sharing and your tips are so helpful .. I love to make handmade gifts for Christmas so this one might be it … I’ll let you know 😉

[@rebeccak6682]

I really appreciate the step by step and how and why. Good informative video.

[@sallyapplegate4591]

Way too cute and brilliant idea!!!!! 😊

[@MWieandSeamstresswithStyle]

I just found you and I’m so happy I did. I’m a beginner sewing machine quilter and this size project is perfect. Thank you ❤️

[@youngmanmary2918]

Thank you for the zig zig tip .I make quilts and I promise this is a great tip.

[@janrichardson8715]

Thank you for your administration of how to sew on by machine binding! Best video on this method that I have seen, and I have watched quite a few. Nice easy project for Christmas gifts!

[@janrichardson8715]

I meant demonstration!

[@MeganGMakes]

I did not even know I needed this, but whoa - I do! Thank you!

[@sheilawilson2927]

I think most sewists all deal with fabric hoarding! I finally used my print vintage cartoon fabric for a zipper hoodie. Now I'm in love with the hoodie and don't want to sell it! Lol.... Awesome video...I am so interested in making these!!!

[@lahessler80]

I don't know why I never though of just making these. I'm always on the look out for cute designs but I've never seen them this big. Next trip to the store I will be getting supplies for this. Just in time for Christmas presents too.

[@genevastevenalvarez1950]

Thank you ..Binding was so hard till I saw this video..

[@dianeb100]

What a fantastic idea. I have put the smaller ones together and never thought about making this. You explain how to put everything so easy.

[@MeatYourDay]

Just found this! Omg! I can’t wait to give this project a try!!!❤

[@suedelaney8133]

Thank you for this video. Special thank you for the tip on zig zagging the edges. Tried it on another project and it is an amazing help!

[@rubyc.4311]

This is a great idea. I always need a big hot pads and this would definitely be a nice project to make. Thanks for sharing this tutorial video.

[@noreenhallett7366]

One of the best tutorials on binding I’ve seen. Well done

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you!