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linken 06-04-2011 04:39 PM


Originally Posted by Cybrarian
Would bamboo batting work also or not in the microwave?

Always 100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread

JUNEC 06-04-2011 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by ragqueen03

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Never heard of potato bags... but it makes sense to take them out of the plastic bags that make them rot.

You should charge what you spend in materials, PLUS an hourly wage for however long it takes you to make it. I wouldn't sew for hire for any less than $10 an hour, but the price is up to you to determine. Don't sell yourself short.

these are bags made out of cotton for cooking potatoes in the microwave. everything has to be 100% cotton - material, batting, thread. you can also use it for corn or dinner rolls

How big are they?

ragqueen03 06-04-2011 05:43 PM

mine turned out roughly 9 in square (give or take) lol
i got the warm tater batting from fabric depot for $2 yard( it is 22 inches wide) the pattern came free with the batting. i have seen some round ones but after struggling with round potholders i decided to go with the square shape. so much easier for me! also i got the potato fabric from a lqs - it was around $10 yard

apronlady 06-04-2011 07:28 PM

I sell mine for $5 each, and they sell like hotcakes at craft fairs on Long island. My friend gets $6 and she's in Delaware. I have seen some at a fabric store in Lancaster, PA, charging $16!

So whatever you think the economic condition is in Ohio for such an item...go for it! Dealing with friends is always tricky; money has a way of souring relationships. Don't sell yourself short!

annrook 06-04-2011 07:42 PM

The potato bags I have made measure about 12 inches by 22 inches. They have a 2 inch flap at the top rather like an envelope. I use scrap fabrics-usually 2 different coordinating fabrics and scrap cotton batting. I understand that cotton is preferable as polester could get hot enough from the cooking potato the the poly could melt and cause combustion. I sell mine for $5 at our Guild's quilt show and bazaar. I have seen them marked at gift shops for $15.00. They sell like hotcakes.

craftybear 06-04-2011 10:02 PM

Yes, have fun selling them, as they sell like hotcakes!

vegasgal47 06-04-2011 10:08 PM

I've seen them in a few places for $10. That's reasonable. I wouldn't sell them for less. Your time is worth something plus the cost of the fabric.

I've been wanting to make some too.

leiladylei54 06-04-2011 10:10 PM

I purchased mine at a craft fair for $10

ladycaller 06-05-2011 04:04 AM

I work at a Thrift Shop and we have a lady makes and donates them. Sells for 4.95.

thomp116 06-05-2011 04:13 AM


Originally Posted by linken

Originally Posted by Cybrarian
Would bamboo batting work also or not in the microwave?

Always 100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread

Because if you don't use 100% cotton everything, they can start on fire. I charged $6.99, but was going to up it this year. I pay wholesale for fabric.


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