So my mom has some ugly as sin, macramé “hot pads” that my step-cousin did for my stepdad when we were young. Really young. We never really used them (okay, not at all) until recently. It’s great for when she’s heated tea on the gas range. The tea pot handle is too hot to touch alone, so we always use that ugly thing. Well, time to make some new ones. Unfortunately, I still haven’t made her one. These went to my friend for her birthday this weekend.
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Directions
1. Cut your fabric/batting (or Insul-bright)
- 2 – 5 1/2” squares of linen (or fabric of choice)
- 1 scrap of fabric
- 1 – 5 1/2” square of batting (or Insul-bright)
2. Trace your design on the wrong side of your scrap. Place the right side of the scrap of your fabric to the wrong side of your linen. Follow your design, stitching around it three or four times. You’ve just done reverse [machine] appliqué!
3. Flip your piece over and cut around your design on the inside of the lines, revealing your scrap fabric. I used my Gingher appliqué scissors to cut this out.
4. Layer your fabric as shown in the photo, with right sides of fabric together. Stitch around the edge 1/4”, leaving a ~2” opening on one side.
5. Trim your batting (or Insul-bright) out of the seam allowance and clip corners (see photo).
6. Turn right side out. Press. Really good. Edge stitch around piece, making sure to close opening. I also top stitched around my design once to secure layers. This way when washed, it will keep it’s shape better and just need a quick press.
That’s it! Get creative and get creating! And add photos to my Flickr Group!
mariarrosa says
Very nice! I’ll try. Thank you.
Terri says
So that is where the apples went. Wow I gotta try this reverse applique I just love the way it looks. Thanks christina
Erika says
this is a very cute Idea thank you for sharring.
casserole says
Very cool!! I posted a link to your project on Craft Gossip Sewing Blog: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-hot-pads-to-keep-your-hands-cool/2009/03/10/
The Fair Weather Optimist says
What an awesome idea! They turned out beautifully. Thank you so much for the fantastic tutorial! I am totally making some of these!!!
Jaime
Tracy says
wow, i love this idea and your unique designs.
[email protected] says
Wow, these are gorgeous! I love the design! I would love to photolink to these in the Weekend Roundup if you didn’t mind.
urban craft says
Oh I love to find new ideas for pot holders and hot pads. The ones you can buy at stores are always so ugly. Thanks for the DIY project. Love your blog!
Mel says
I love these!! I’m going to post a link from my blog. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Geek+Nerd says
Cute tutorial – I love the reverse applique! Thanks for sharing!
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[email protected] says
this tute is great! will put this on my list :) thank you for sharing.
happy sewing!
holly goes lightly says
this is a fabulous way to use scrappage!! I just signed up for a Kitchen swap and guess what someone’s getting?
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toon says
thank you very much for very nice idea.
I love it.
Laurish88 says
I saw this and just had to try! Very simple and very cute, I love the reverse applique, and it took me less than ten minutes!! I’ve a few friends that recently became homeowners, these will be perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Simone de Klerk says
Still cute!!!
Debbie Rogowski says
Love this, I never knew how this was done lol