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I think you are thinking about the single layer ironing board cover. What they are talking about is the 'new insul-bright'. I believe the change happened when Joanns changed the whole batting company they bought from. This is in the section with the interfacings (as was the old insul-bright). The ironing board covering (single layer as well as quilted form) are part of the utility fabrics.
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I use the insulbright and two layers of cotton batting and I think they are thick enough.
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I've been making casserole size hot pads and I put the IB in between 2 pcs of batting. They are tough to sew and keep all the layers straight (no matter how much I pin them) so I have to re-trim them before binding ... but I really prefer the thickness this gives the pads.
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Oh good, mine are newer. hope they are good to me. will find out one day. thanks.
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I have some but had it for years. Never got around to using it.
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insulbrite
Originally Posted by Rhonda K
(Post 8335504)
I didn’t know there were two different kinds. I just made potholders with one layer each of IB and WnN together. They aren’t as protective from the heat as I would like. Not happy with them.
They are for my own kitchen and will be temporarily until I can get thicker ones (made or purchased). You may want to try a sample first to see how it works for you. |
I found this info about the product I purchased...bought it online and thought I was getting regular Insulbrite which is what I usually use. I guess I will just use extra cotton batting with it. I did. It ice that you can’t iron the shiny side!
http://www.pellonprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/975-FINAL.pdf |
Joann's does not carry the W&N Insulbrite any longer and is carrying a Pellon product (maybe 975) that is called
Insul Fleece. It is very thin and soft. I have not used it and don't know how well it would work in hotpads, etc. You might want to look it up and read about it. I think Walmart has the Insulbrite as well as online stores. |
Originally Posted by sewbeeit42
(Post 8335902)
I have some homemade potholders given to me as a gift and they are not heat resistant enough for me for hot oven use.
That is why I recommend making a sample first. Try the sample for heat resistance before sewing all the gifts. Love2craft- The "note" area on the product sheet says not heat resistant and to layer with batting. PS: I use a glue stick to hold all the layers together. |
For pot holders I layer 5 layers: cotton fabric, w/n batting, insul-bright, w/n batting, cotton fabric.
Pin & sew with walking foot. Sews well and my hand doesn't get hot taking things out of the oven. Before I used the walking foot, the layers would shift a lot. The walking foot made a huge difference so I highly recommend it. |
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