I bought all the items to make these bags. And to give as gifts. After reading all the replies, I think I will just make potholders and hot pads from the yardage of different fabrics and insulbrite I bought. I used to make potatoes in the oven all the time. Then the microwave was delivered-26 years ago? Never went back. All I do is scrub them, dry them off, poke once with a fork and place in a circle in the microwave. Take them out when squeezing them a bit proves they are done, and then place them in a large shallow bowl with one of my handmade hot pads set in the bottom. Then place another hot pad over the top to keep them warm and the steam keeps them moist. I made the hot pads big enough to cover this same bowl I use every time for serving the potatoes. Perfect potatoes every time.