Is 3 layers of batting too much?
 

HI all ..........fairly new on doing things on this board. Never asked a question before......I'm going to make a
bunch of potholders and don't have any insulbrite. I want to know if I can use 3 layers of batting or if it'll make
them too thick and bulky? I've made some with the insulbrite and batting and they come out nice but I'm all out
of it. Thanks for your help..........

What kind of batting? You would probably want to use 100% cotton, as synthetics could melt.
I'm wondering if your machine will be able to stitch thru 3 layers. And if you can, will you be able to fold it to grab your pan. But potholders are small, so you won't be out much by trying.

I made pot-holders with two layers of insulbrite plus a layer of warm and natural. They worked out very well.

wow, you used 2 layers of insulbrite and a layer of batting! When I can get to go to Joanns I'm going to pick up some.
And paperprincess...........I'm using all cotton batting.....usually warm and natural. Thanks for telling me about the
synthetics, I hadn't thought about that, so I'll be careful. I've got the Horizon so I know it can sew through all those
layers. Thank You!

I made a couple of potholders/microwave bowls with 3 layers of cotton batting ..... it took extra time sewing more slowly but I like them .... absolutely. They were nice and thick and after washing, they were "bunchy" but no heat penetrates through them. I don't think I'll make too many but for my own use, they are perfect. I'm thinking about making another one (micowave bowl jacket) with a layer of flannel between the 2 layers of batting to see how it works. I look forward to see how your potholder turns out.

I've used 3 layers, though I think it was a lighter weight Hobbs for at least one (scraps from other projects). As long as you can bend it to pick up a pot, I think it's fine. They do mash down over time with use and washing.
RST

I have never made "hot mats" as they were called in my house, but I would think that 2 layers should be sufficient. I always figure that if the pan is THAT hot, I can use two of them. It may be a bit tough to sew through three.

I use a layer of inslubrite and a layer of 80/20 batting and they are good.. Just make sure you can sew all the layers you choose to use.
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Gee thanks for all the feedback..... I made some for Christmas with the insulbrite and batting for Christmas presents and they were strips of scraps that I sew on a 9 inch piece of cloth. I do one side one color and another color on the other side. They come out pretty, and then I cut the backing bigger than the front and batting and fold it over to the front and use that as the binding. Everyone liked them. I just organized all my scraps (due to this wonderful board!) and want to make more now. I'll have to try it with the three layers. I made a couple with 2 layers to give away and I thought it felt kinda thin. That's why I was thinking of using 3 layers, but figured I'd ask people first.