Pot holders

My pot holders have become a little worse for wear

So as I live miles away from Ikea where these came from, and hubby would not relish a visit with the boys I thought I would have a go at making some.

Tracking down some smart fabric was easy from 'Prints to Polka Dots' I tend to keep fabric I fancy in my wish list for when I feel like a spend. Next I got hold of some Heat Resistant Insulating Wadding from Ebay and away you go.  

As you can see it had to be spots

I knew I would have to make some bias binding which was a bit daunting but after reading Dana's' Made' blog, I love what she does I wish I could be half as creative. I thought right let's have a go. Dana's how to and everything you need to know about bias binding is here It took a bit of mastering but actually I found making it was easier than using the stuff. 

finding the bias to cut on

The cut strips 

Off we go

Once I had my binding made up it was pretty straightforward. I used my old holders as a pattern, measured and cut out the fabric and wadding ready to sew. 

Pinning on the binding came next which I did find a bit tricky

I did find that the first time a sewed around I didn't catch both sides of the binding very well so I had to go round again, taught me to take my time a bit. I tend to find I'm working to a nap deadline which can make me cut corners. Must try to calm it down. 

Well new pot holder are up and ready to go and despite my little mishap I'm pretty proud of them and I do have loads of my own binding, not what to do next x