Quick and Easy Pot Holder Tutorial - No Binding Needed!

If you hate binding pot holders this is the tutorial for you!!
Learn how to make a quilted potholder without the hassle of attaching binding strips! Watch this quick and easy tutorial and create your own quilted pot holders in no time. These make great little gifts during the holiday gift giving season, too!
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[@NancyBurton-f5l]

Loved your tutorial - awesome job! The pace and clear instructions were perfect. I watched it, then sat down and sewed 2 sets of pot holders. Thanks so much!

[@7WordsWorth]

I am always in awe at how people can sew in a straight line. LOL. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@cynthiameeting41]

Me too. I try my darnedest but I can't cut straight and can't sew straight.

[@helenmoon3954]

use your quarter inch sewing foot left /right side. For stretch material lengthen your stitch for cottons use normal

[@SuperDenise128]

Practice....years of practice.

[@janicevisger497]

I've been busy making put holders, also, for Christmas gifts. While I was at JoAnn's, a few of the Employees that also sew, informed me that many other sewists also use a regular piece of cotton quilt batting on both sides of the heat reflective piece when making the pot holders. It makes them a little thicker, makes them more durable. So, I use a piece of the reflective potholder that already has batting somewhat attached to both sides of it. I then use a thin piece of batting on each side of that. Then finish with the 2 layers of fabric in the outside. This is how I make my Potholders!!!

[@generalcomments1239]

Add a layer of left over cotton batting.

[@tammybradley263]

Yes I have started doing that as well. I have made several.

[@user-cx7px3us4s]

Instead of the "X" to hold the layers together, this is when we get to "Play" by freely stitching a random design or follow the stripes or pattern on the fabric. This is especially fun for children. This allows creativity to blossom.

[@blueberry_lemon]

That's a good idea! I'm going to be making some matching potholders for family with a coffee cup-print fabric, and I have a darning foot that I've been wanting to use more often.

[@jillbruce3624]

Great video. Fast and simple. A confidence boost for beginners too. Thank you.

[@myralavoie8959]

Just what I was looking for, something simple to have, that binding look without all the fuss. I'm going to try to make this with miters corners. Wish me luck. 😉

[@lisbethbullington6682]

Looks like fast and easy Christmas presents 🎁

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Indeed it is and a great scrap buster, too!

[@robynsnest1895]

😂 I was thinking the Same thing!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dianamoore2241]

Currently, I am working on a gift project for Mobile Meals program in my area. Making the gift bags, a decorated kitchen towels, a potholder. Will be adding a 'frig magnet. Aiming for 25 of them.

[@LeeFallon-bv6qh]

I was thinking how I need new potholders. Looks like I’ll be making some today. Thank you for another great video tutorial. I appreciate all the hard work and time you put into your videos. You’re a fantastic teacher. Again, thank you!!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

You’re welcome!

[@angieg6468]

Just made a couple of these and wow! It doesn't get much simpler than this! The only thing I will do differently next time is to use more pins when sewing the backing onto my sandwich. It shifted a bit making it harder to fold the binding over evenly.Thanks for the great video! Your videos are the easiest for me to follow and I appreciate how you explain things in a way I understand!

[@FermentDpickles]

I had that happen too, it worked much better when I used a basting spray!

[@nancythomas5426]

Thank-You for a better way to make a potholder, the binding is always a problem for me. Look forward to using your method . Happy New Year

[@dollysadlak5242]

I made two already from your live video. I love it..thanks ❤

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Wonderful!

[@kathycritser3932]

Crazy! So quick and easy thank you ❤

[@TheCraftyGemini]

You’re welcome!

[@shulamussnug7120]

Thanks. A great technique, and quick!

[@luisventura8753]

Great job. Your work is amazing. Thank for always giving your best..

[@digi222]

I was just looking for a video for this and you came through! Thank you, you are my favorite teacher!

[@catherinewilkerson2745]

You never cease to amaze! What a great teacher, what a clever crafter and all around fun to watch gal! Thanks!

[@rachelb.7247]

Can’t wait to try this today! 👏🏻

[@CarmenMcAllister-yl2md]

Hi I have a cozie it's holding Hot soups or chilling love it comes handy

[@dianakranning9843]

Thank you for another great video. You always give such great instructions, easy to follow along with what you are teaching.

[@TheStagingPros]

Thank you! Just want I needed to complete my holiday gifts! I increased by backing to 12x12 to getting a larger border and mitered the corners then tacked the corners down with a few stitches. Also I only wanted one seam on the border so I crossed hatched, like you suggested. It looks so much cleaner! I really enjoy your fast and concise videos. Happy Holidays!

[@susanhogg5601]

Well done! Thank you for the easy-to-follow video! 😍

[@truthdaisy2098]

Thank you ever so much. Love how you did the hanging loop.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SHANDI1967]

This looks simple and easy. Can’t wait to try it.

[@LonIngram-e2g]

Thanks for the tutorial!! I plan to make some of these potholders as Christmas gifts this year! Thanks again!

[@meowzerzzz]

I was just thinking about wanting to make potholders! Thank you for the tutorial! ❤

[@janetcampbell9622]

I just finished my trial run with walking foot. Not recommended. Going around the corners got hung up. Broke a needle and walking foot came apart. Got everything back together, no harm done. Next one I will attach each side to the insol material, then do the binding part. Also, turned the holder to up position and tacked that down. You are a whiz. I appreciate your quick delivery of instructions.

[@rosam.alvarez9763]

Very nice! Thanks for the tips.💖😄

[@robynkloosterhof5289]

Genius!! ❤thank you for this tutorial

[@RosegarlandCreations]

👍👍👍👍Hi from Tasmania Australia/ really enjoyed your video on no binding potholder. thankyou d

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad to hear it! Happy sewing!

[@marthakortrightgarcia5652]

Tnsks I love the Easy way yo make por holders

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

Super cute and easy!

[@ssuzimoore]

Going to make these for prizes for game night at my sisters house.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

What a great idea! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial. 😀

[@joanrossington6932]

Great tutorial

[@asils4Lisa]

Love the Mr. Roger’s music.

[@LynnWaddle]

This is how I bind my quits too!

[@mizg1595]

So inspirational!

[@patriciaallen3138]

Thank you for the video

[@TheCraftyGemini]

You're welcome!

[@karenwazny7994]

Love it!!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad to hear it! :)

[@CapricornDayz]

Hello. What kind of thread should I use? Cotton? All purpose. I'm thinking polyester could melt based on the heat of the pot.

[@PattieMcKenna]

What kind of ironing pad are you using on your cutting board. And where can I get one?

[@tamiholloway6452]

Thank you sis!

[@kayreetz7089]

What do you use for the back of potholders

[@bschlesselmann]

Thank you !

[@windlessoriginals1150]

Thank you

[@patriciaguevara8793]

Thank you - looks easy enough - when working with so many layers did you switch to a denim needle or a different special size?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

I used an 80/12 universal needle but it also depends on your sewing machine. If it struggles with bulk going up in needle size and to a denim or topstitch needle can help.

[@kristicitak3932]

I have always wondered just how much bigger the outside fabric should be (now I know)

[@brendaw6319]

Hello Would you please do a video. I, get very confused which way to cut the fabric, is it the length when the girl cuts the fabric (roll of the fabric), some say the width. A Pillowcase may be a good example. Thank you

[@karenkauffman8193]

What foot did you use?

[@dianamoore2241]

I don't put a binding on my potholders . I sew two squares together, right sides facing each other. I use Insulbright which is a heat resistant utility fabric I buy at JoAnn fabrics.. Also, two squares of low loft quilt binding, one on each side of the Insulbright (sp). To quilt it, I do a zigzag stitch from opposite corners .

[@tracyannmahoney6482]

😊

[@EllaSinger-e6n]

can it be washed?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Yes.

[@samanthanicholson9015]

Where can we find that?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

the heat reflective fleece can be found here: craftygemini.com/shop/bosal-poly-therm-heat-reflective-fleece/

[@jaciqltz]

why did you not cut the corners off first?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Because I wanted to keep it simple for beginners. You can cut the corners off or even miter the corners for a neater finish if you want. 👍🏽

[@jaciqltz]

how come JUKI did not give you a walking foot?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Because they don’t sponsor my videos. I bought this machine and it doesn’t come with a walking foot. I haven’t bought one for it because I have several other machines that do have a walking foot. I just happened to be using this little machine for the video. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@birdlady8147]

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@lifehappens587]

I buy nice large, thick, 100% cotton pot holders at a local Dollar General, for exactly $1.00. One of the very few reasons I go there, and one of the reasons I stopped making this type of craft.

[@apriljasso9731]

But that's not fun lol you can really recycle alot of household fabrics by turning them into potholders and bowl cozy's and spend nothing at all ❤ and it's good for the environment

[@fuzzylimefairy]

Boring!!