If you want a simple potholder, try this. Take an 8" piece of insulbrite, lay face down. Take an 8" piece of fabric and lay face up. Take 4 more 8" pieces of fabric, fold diagonal and lay on top. Sew down and then turn right side out from the center where it is open. I hope this makes sense. If you have questions, just write me. I'll attach pictures of some I have done.