If you make hotpads out of scraps, do you put any special batting in the sandwich or special backing on it to make it "fireproof"?

I don't think this makes it 'fireproof', but insul-bright helps keep you from getting burned .. using 1 layer of batting and 1 of insul-bright in your 'sandwich'

I don't think it would be "fire proof" even if you made both sides of insul-bright... it is just made to reflect the heat.

When I've made potholders in the past I've "cheated" and used prequilted fabric for the bottom layer, a layer of batting and the top fabric, then either just made it like a pillow or added binding.

I save my old ironing board covers and use them as the "batting" in mine. You can sometimes find these at garage sales.

I've used at least two layers of 'ironing board' fabric, plus two layers of batting, to keep from burning my fingers when I use it - just batting doesn't seem to be enough. I'm afraid the cotton will still burn however if left on a hot burner.

I do the same. I don't think you can really make them fire proof, maybe fire retardant if you used material that was meant for kids pajamas.

Make sure to use ONLY 100% fabric, batting, and thread to keep from catching on fire. The insul-brite sounds like a good idea for the heat but don't know if necessary, Are the potholders you buy made with an insulation or is the batting supposed to work? IMO

I used only one layer of insul-bright and should have used two of that or one of that and one more of batting. So now my first set of pot holders are more above the stove wall decor.

Don't use polyester batting,(how doI know???) I now use old towels or scrap pieces of all cotton batting or if I can buy it on sale insul-brite