Bowl Cozy that Can be Microwaved! Full Tutorial!
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- čas přidán 9. 02. 2024
- Hello Shiny Crafty People!!!
I bought some pre-cut templates for bowl cozies on Amazon (link: amzn.to/4bucDfT) which did not come with instructions. So here’s my video to detail how to make these and some of the issues you might have while sewing these.
I made this cozy as a gift for my friend Matthew Bounds, who I coached for our local event, TEDxEustis, in early February 2024. Matthew’s talk, titled “A Recipe for Aggressively Positive Online Communities”, was perfect for him, as he is a awesome home chef better known across social media as Your Barefoot Neighbor.
Matthew’s welcoming kitchen and accessible recipes have made him a trusted friend to millions of users across TikTok and Instagram. I’m enamored with his cookbook right now and can tell you truthfully that not only is he a great recipe writer and cook, but a really good human.
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Website: your arefootneighbor.com
Until next time, Stay Crafty!!! - Věda a technologie
that one little tip to turn and sew to the edge where you are going to turn it inside out was GREAT!!!!
It works even better when it’s two equal-weight fabrics. You’ll be surprised how much it helps to almost automatically turn those openings for you. Enjoy!
I love your videos. The last bowl cozies I made, I had run out of all cotton batting. I cut up an old 100% cotton towel and used it as the batting. All cotton material and thread, very microwavable. Great upcycle of an old torn towel, too. Lol.
What a great adjustment! I can see that working in place of batting.
Was the cozy sturdy or more on the floppy side? That's a smart substitution, especially for a casserole mat or cozy because it wouldn't necessarily need to be sturdy like a bowl cozy should be.
@@veevee111 they were definitely floppy, lol. I put a loop on one corner so they could be hung up with the potholders and oven mitts. They held their shape well with a bowl in them. I also left square corners for additional spots to hold.
I just saw a video from Matthew Bounds yesterday and saw, and loved, his t-shirt. You wearing it was the first thing I noticed!!
Okay, I’m going to watch the rest of the video.
Matthew Bounds was one of our TEDxEustis speakers this month! He was amazing! I am sure he will announce when the video comes out and he'll likely post it on his channel. He is such a nice guy!!! Just like Tim!
Well hello Mr. Totten! I wanted to come here and say thank you for this video tutorial on this awesome bowl cozy! I made a different one from a different channel and it was good but yours is BETTER!!! Much better! Thank you for making this easy! It's a wonderful tuutorial and I can't thank you enough!
I’m glad you could follow my tutorial. Sometimes I watch these back and think “I could have explained that better” lol
Oh you explained it just fine! I made another one that has two pieces of batting in it before I found your video and it’s great and all but I forgot I had a Gypsy bowl cozy template and used that to do your video. The basting first part was key for me and the thing you did where you did a sew line going across to mark where you’re gonna flip it, that was major!!! Major! Now I did use only one batting on the ones I followed for yours to compare to the others and I like your way much better! So thank you! It will definitely serve its purpose :)
I just love making and using bowl cozies. I like to sew an X to secure the batting (Wrap N Zap) to each fabric piece. It's hard for me to give them away also 😊. Now I need a casserole cozy for when dinner/hamburger rolls are proofing in my glass baking dish before going into the oven. Granite countertops are pretty but so cold and prevent dough from rising here in the North East. Thank you, Tim!
So true. Even here in Florida those counters are bad for proofing. It took me three tries to realize it was my countertops thwarting my efforts! Lol
@@timothytotten9409 😧
Wrap and zap recommends pre-shrinking their product (soak in hot water) air dry. So I also preshrunk my cotton fabric. They keep their shape better after washing
@@patriciamcgarr3183I only expect to spot clean my bowl cozies, barring any crazy mishaps. Besides, I believe the X I sew to secure all the layers can keep the fabric from distorting too much if I need to wet the cozies at all--I'll never throw them in my washing machine, for sure.
I LOVE The Barefoot Neighbor! I have his cookbook. Recipes you actually will make. He will LOVE this. What a great guy, as are you. Thanks for all you do
Thanks! Yeah, he was a joy to work with. Glad you like his cookbook. So many easy recipes!
This is a great video and great project. What I do for projects like this, is make a template from oak tag from which the outer seam allowance has been removed, then use the iron to press the edges over the edges of the template and flatten with a clapper. This makes it easy to put the two pieces together wrong side to wrong side, and top stitch around the edge, eliminating turning. Also, if the seam allowance is eliminate from the fabric, wrong sides can be put together and bias binding applied to the edge.
So smart.
You should use cotton thread too if putting it in the microwave.
A great point! I seldom use anything but cotton so I kinda forgot they made other types. Oops!
Thanks for the video. I made with no pattern and cotton batting. I have seen the ready made inserts and wondered about them. You have convinced me to save my $$$. I leave the corners on mine. I like to have the extra fabric to lift the cozy with the boiling soup in it and keep my fingers safe. BTW, you can easily make Matthew another one or make one for yourself. ;-)
I actually made two so that Matthew and CJ would each have one and so I could practice both sizes. I’ll be making a new version in a few weeks with the batting.
Thanks Tim. It is good size too! As another suggested, I would probably trim or slit the darts too. I just think the darts would flatten better when steamed. Nice tutorial...thank you. ❤
I recently bought this pre cut batting. Yes 🤔 No 🙄 instructions Thank You for posting. 🤗
I hooped the fabric and batting and quilted it with one of the background fills on my Solaris. Kept the layers together and added some extra interest to the finished product.
What a great idea.
My girlfriend’s almost 80 yo husband cooks in a crockpot. They call the results Crockpot Surprise 😂
Hahahaha
Enjoyed this video!
I use pinking shears to trim all around my bowl cozies. That way I don’t have to clip the edges. When you’re cutting the fabric, you can cut it with a 1/4 inch seam so you don’t have to bend the interfacing.
Good point!
Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed watching it and feel i learned from it. Just started making the cozies (yes, I'm late to the party as usual). You did answer the question of do I need two layers of batting in it. I like the thinnerness of it. I also like the rounded corners. I need to practice more on them.
I love it
Your videos always inspire me. I’ve always used 100% cotton batting, fabric and thread. Plus never put in the microwave more than a couple minutes at a time.
Those interfacings look interesting and very thin. Mine have betting on both pieces of fabric.
Great job as always❤
I think I’d prefer more batting and cotton, although the thinner material here does make a more sculptural piece?
@@timothytotten9409 yes, they are prettier, but only one piece of batting to.
By the way I’ve been subscribing to your channel for a while now. I love your videos!
Thanks!!
I liked your method how you sewed all around bowl cozy & then sewed darts without any batting. I also like your small iron you used in video. Where can I buy one at?
I’ll have to find a link and share it.
I found the link for the iron! They have several colors: www.amazon.com/dp/B09QHRRKQG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_NCX4T119R6TXSP6KH8GX?linkCode=ml2&tag=timothytotten-20
Hi Tim have you tried making jackets out of the bed quilts.Love your pots.
Well that would be a great idea. Not sure I’d look good in one but perhaps I can find a friend to make it for!
Have you tried using a serger with decorative cotton thread so you don’t have to turn it inside out? I guess you would have to round the inside corners slightly.
I do love my serger. But I’m not sure all of my viewers have one so I tend to just use a sewing machine for projects. But if you’ve got one, it’s a great way to finish these much easier and faster!
Would it help to trin the darts a smidge,just to have less bulk?😊
I didn’t notice a real difference. But yes, some people might prefer it. I tend to skip steps that don’t seem to make a difference to the end product.
Sew an X through the two pieces.
It’s a great idea. I actually did that with a smaller one I made later. It helped in place of spray adhesive.
Did you use cotton thread for using in the microwave as polyester does not last and melts.
I always use cotton thread. I forgot to mention that. I’ll make sure I point it out on the next set i demonstrate without that premade form.
I love your tutorials. Especially when you find easier ways to do things.
I have made almost 100 rice bags for the microwave useing good quality polyester thread and never heard of melting. What has happened is that people leave (like my dear 87 year old mother in law) them in the microwave long enough to cause scortching to the point there is a whole in the heavy cotton fabric. YIKES!!!
Where did you get that cute iron????
I’ll find a link and post it soon.
I finally found the link for the iron: www.amazon.com/dp/B09QHRRKQG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_NCX4T119R6TXSP6KH8GX?linkCode=ml2&tag=timothytotten-20
Yes it's cute and does the job
These are made from polyester. Microwave safe??
The listing for the product indicates microwave safe. I didn’t believe it at first. I ran several personal tests and I’m satisfied for my personal use. However, I always encourage people to test for themselves and, if uncomfortable, try another option. I’ll be making a video with cotton batting soon.
Why does EVERYONE call “ right side out” inside out?!