Has anyone made potholders with insulbrite?
#21
Originally Posted by burnsk
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I've noticed that the polyester filled potholders my Mom made are NOT heat resistant if they get wet.
#23
Are you using one layer of each? I've been reading a lot about this, and it sounds like most people have been recommending two layers of each, yet i'm not sure how many thicknesses my sewing machine can go through. I don't want people to get burned on the pot holders, but want the sewing to go easily. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
Originally Posted by craftybear
yes insulbrite and cotton batting!
#24
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Insulbrite will ruin a rotary cutting blade. I use an old worn out blade or my craft scissors to cut it. I found a piece of heavy duty aluminium foil sewn between cotton batting works just as good and it's much cheaper.
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I used w layers of insulbrite with no batting in both pot holders and mitts. The insulation properties seem fine, the bulk is not very thick which I find a plus to use. The less bulk made the mitt easier to turn when I was making them. I was very pleased with the result. One set of mitts went to my fireman SIL who thought their safety factor was acceptable and he is REALLY picky. For people
"who have everything" customized hot pads seem to me to be a very good choice. I haven't seen any embroidered hotpads, hotpads with sport team logos, etc or other very personalized items on them.
"who have everything" customized hot pads seem to me to be a very good choice. I haven't seen any embroidered hotpads, hotpads with sport team logos, etc or other very personalized items on them.
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I'm on another forum in which a member posted about using scraps of pond liner instead of batting in hotpads. Her sewing machine can sew through two layers of cloth and a layer of this pond liner (made by Firestone), and she says that it works better than any batting she's ever used. I haven't tried it personally, though if I ever run across pond liner, I'm going to try it....
#30
great idea! I never thought of that :thumbup:
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I always recover my old potholders with orphan blocks. They become very thick and make the best potholders I can hold a hot pan for a long time if need be.
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