I don't mind binding but time is an issue. I also use 2 layers and the shiny side does go to the outer fabric because that's the side to reflect out the heat. If you are making a cozy for a cold drink bottle, put the shiny side to the outside so the cold stays colder with the fleece, (fleece absorbs) between and the shiny side reflects the cold to stay inside, insulated. Only one layer needed there. A potholder needs 2 layers so either side works to reflect the heat, even away from the table source as a hot pad or trivet or hands. As soon as it hits the shiny surface it reflects back, keeping the hot source like a pot or dish hot and not the table top or counter. Hope this makes sense. Amazing job on your bindless potholders. You can also fold one layer, would be an extra red layer with yours, to put a pocket for the hand on the back. One layer to your Christmas fabric and one in the folded half so the oven racks don't burn if you're pan is on the second shelf. Just some ideas... Thanks again, you've blessed my friends, family and volunteers too with this video. I've been making potholders as thank you gifts with binding... You've just saved me alot of time. Babs near Tombstone AZ
Thanks for that idea! I think I’ll try making a heavy card stock template to ironing up all the sides and corners! That would be so much quicker than sewing the guide stitch and then folding by hand! :)
I think I’d make a thin cardboard (think comic book boards) to make a template for my front feature fabric. You would put it down on the wrong side of the fabric and then press your edges over it. Take the cardboard out and give your fabric a final press and any clipping of the corners.
I love this design! Thanks for the video and the great idea. I hate sewing on binding. Still have an unfinished quilt that was supposed to be for my baby granddaughter (who is now 14) because I couldn't do the binding! 😢 This is a lifesaver. I'm going to make some of these for Christmas gifts. ❤🧵🪡
Thank you for such a great video and not “wasting our time” having to watch you stitch and iron every step of the way! You included just enough details for us to follow your process! :)
Hello SLC, I'm not a fan of putting binding on such a small project and your technique is genius. t'hanks for the detailed video/tutorial because your verbal and visual instruction is a a good pace and well detailed. Nice job.
What a good idea for a framed potholder without the wonky binding. Such a more polished look. Yes, it takes one more srap of fabric , but the results are worth it. Thanks for teaching this old seamstress a new stitch!
I love it!! Looks so good and professional!! I needed this yesterday.😂 I put binding on several homemade hot pads. 😩 I’m now going to only do it this way now! I would love to see more videos from you❤
What a good idea! You did a great job demonstrating and explaining the instructions! To the point-no dilly-dallying (old expression!) and then boom-done! Gonna subscribe. Thanks!
Nice video. I always enjoy seeing others ideas on how to solve a problem and come up with a new way of doing something. I thought you explained it all very well.
Thank you so much! 😊I'm a beginner and wanted a pattern that would be easy for me to get to know my machine and not waste my nice material. The potholder seems a perfect match for that but the binding around the edge was keeping me from trying it. This technique makes it such an easy substitute for that. Thanks again. 💖🪡🧵
Welcome stitchgirl! This technique is a great option but dont be afraid to give binding some practice as you develop your sewing skills in the future. Thanks for watching! 😊
I have a rounded corner template that I made from heavy car stock to use for pressing the rounded corners of the decorative piece. Also, I find inexpensive potholders at Dollar Tree, and add a new decorative panel over the top of the existing panel. A very thin line of Elmer’s school glue holds everything in plaice. I add the glue and then press it with an iron to hold layers together which helps with top stitching.
I'm soooo glad I watched your tutorial today!!❤ I'm going to make a lot of these potholes and put them together with some kitchen tools or goodies for Christmas gifts. THANK YOU !😍
I make potholders by putting the two sides facing each other, sewing all around-almost, turning them to right side and sewing a decorative stitich all around about a half or 3/4 inch away from the edge. I don't make them as big anymore. They're easier to use when they are about 7 X 7 inches.
Love it!...Thank you😊! I'm going to stop doing it "the hard(er) way"! With that final "stitch in the ditch", (you're right!) the outer edge swells/puffs and it appears to have a binding! "Who knew?!"
Thank you soooo much. Binding is hard for me as well and I was struggling with finding potholders for a project and this will help immensely. Thank you.
Interesting technique with pressing the seam allowance under for the printed fabric, this method is neat/new to me I use the traditional way of adding binding but have learned to start sewing binding on what I call side 2, side 1 is where the binding starts. At the forth corner I stop sewing, figure out how to connect the ends, once that’s done, finish sewing the binding on, amazing how many different ways there are to make similar things and each person prefers different methods yet everything works, very cool 😊🧵👍
This has the look of binding! Great tutorial. I use rounded chopsticks for pushing out corners, but yours came out. I love the vintage look. Where did you get that fabric? Thank you!
I don't mind binding but time is an issue. I also use 2 layers and the shiny side does go to the outer fabric because that's the side to reflect out the heat. If you are making a cozy for a cold drink bottle, put the shiny side to the outside so the cold stays colder with the fleece, (fleece absorbs) between and the shiny side reflects the cold to stay inside, insulated. Only one layer needed there. A potholder needs 2 layers so either side works to reflect the heat, even away from the table source as a hot pad or trivet or hands. As soon as it hits the shiny surface it reflects back, keeping the hot source like a pot or dish hot and not the table top or counter. Hope this makes sense. Amazing job on your bindless potholders. You can also fold one layer, would be an extra red layer with yours, to put a pocket for the hand on the back. One layer to your Christmas fabric and one in the folded half so the oven racks don't burn if you're pan is on the second shelf. Just some ideas... Thanks again, you've blessed my friends, family and volunteers too with this video. I've been making potholders as thank you gifts with binding... You've just saved me alot of time. Babs near Tombstone AZ
Nice! I use pinking shears to trim my edges, that helps with the curves
I can’t believe l just finished making 116 pot holders with bindings..shoot me now..🇨🇦
Ouch! I’m sorry for you! I like binding. However, I would not like binding 116pot holders !
💕❤️🙏😉
You poor thing😢
😂😂😂
Oh poo! That must be so annoying! (But it is funny, no offence!) 😅
there used to be a metal template for those corners. You just press it over the template and you are ready to sew it. Great video TFS!
Thanks for sharing the tip!
Thanks for that idea! I think I’ll try making a heavy card stock template to ironing up all the sides and corners! That would be so much quicker than sewing the guide stitch and then folding by hand! :)
I think I’d make a thin cardboard (think comic book boards) to make a template for my front feature fabric. You would put it down on the wrong side of the fabric and then press your edges over it. Take the cardboard out and give your fabric a final press and any clipping of the corners.
Great tips! Thank you.
Thank you, I understand now what the video left out.
Yes!
I too hate binding. Thank you for showing this method. I’m going to try it!
I love this design! Thanks for the video and the great idea. I hate sewing on binding. Still have an unfinished quilt that was supposed to be for my baby granddaughter (who is now 14) because I couldn't do the binding! 😢 This is a lifesaver. I'm going to make some of these for Christmas gifts. ❤🧵🪡
I think its very cute but for those of us who dont srw a lot, a complete video would have been appreciated.❤
Thank you for such a great video and not “wasting our time” having to watch you stitch and iron every step of the way! You included just enough details for us to follow your process! :)
Thank you for the support and for watching!!
I love making potholders….this technique is a lot easier…thanks….💐
Hello SLC, I'm not a fan of putting binding on such a small project and your technique is genius. t'hanks for the detailed video/tutorial because your verbal and visual instruction is a a good pace and well detailed. Nice job.
Exactly! Why overcomplicate it, if you can get a similar look with a different technique. Thanks for watching and your kind comment!
LOVE this technique! Thanks so much for sharing it!🎉 ⭐️ ❤
I think my young sewing students (four granddaughters) could make this successfully! Thanks!
Thank you! Just in time to make casserole pot holders! GREAT TUTORIAL!
Genius! I hate using binding, this is an easy way to make. Mahalo for showing us how! 🤙
Absolutely! Thanks for watching! 😉
What a good idea for a framed potholder without the wonky binding. Such a more polished look. Yes, it takes one more srap of fabric , but the results are worth it. Thanks for teaching this old seamstress a new stitch!
Thank you so much! 😊
FABULOUS method! Thank you so much. I avoid binding at all cost!
Love this new way of making potholders💕 Binding is soooo tricky and this finish looks like binding! Very clever. Thank you for sharing!
Great technique. I made one pot holder and only one because I hate sewing on binding.
Thank you for not showing steps we crafters already know. Time is precious and I really appreciate it. Just discovered you today. ❤
Fabulous way of making these. Thank you so much for posting this.
I love your method, I’ve never seen that before. Do you ever do quilting stitches on your potholders?
What terrific way to make potholders , I hate binding , I can pin , baste the binding & it will be a mess ! Gotta try this !
Yes! The struggle is shared. Some wins and some misses with binding. No need to overcomplicate these small potholders. Thanks for watching!!
I love your fabric choices and that the potholders look nice and large! Thanks for sharing!
Love this tutorial! Thank you…I hate binding.
I love it!! Looks so good and professional!! I needed this yesterday.😂 I put binding on several homemade hot pads. 😩
I’m now going to only do it this way now!
I would love to see more videos from you❤
Yes! Easier, stress less 😊 Thanks for watching!!
Great idea! I think I will use a decorative stitch.
These are great. Thank you. Binding has had me cursing loudly!
What a good idea! You did a great job demonstrating and explaining the instructions! To the point-no dilly-dallying (old expression!) and then boom-done! Gonna subscribe. Thanks!
Thank you for this. I don’t do well with binding. I plan to make some soon.
Good idea! I struggle with the binding most times so this is a good way to sew them. Thank you!
Fabulous idea ❤
Thank you! 😊
So clever! And a great tutorial. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. I can't wait to make potholders this, so easier and looks great.
Nice video. I always enjoy seeing others ideas on how to solve a problem and come up with a new way of doing something. I thought you explained it all very well.
Thank you so much! 😊I'm a beginner and wanted a pattern that would be easy for me to get to know my machine and not waste my nice material. The potholder seems a perfect match for that but the binding around the edge was keeping me from trying it. This technique makes it such an easy substitute for that. Thanks again. 💖🪡🧵
Welcome stitchgirl! This technique is a great option but dont be afraid to give binding some practice as you develop your sewing skills in the future. Thanks for watching! 😊
I think, look much better with binding, but good idea who can’t do binding.
Super cute!
I have a rounded corner template that I made from heavy car stock to use for pressing the rounded corners of the decorative piece. Also, I find inexpensive potholders at Dollar Tree, and add a new decorative panel over the top of the existing panel. A very thin line of Elmer’s school glue holds everything in plaice. I add the glue and then press it with an iron to hold layers together which helps with top stitching.
Great tutorial! Thank you for this easy demonstration.
Pretty easy to do. I like it. Thank youi very much for sharing. TX/PR
Thanks for this Chrystal, great technique to save the time and money needed to make and add binding, thanks!
Clever.
I'm soooo glad I watched your tutorial today!!❤ I'm going to make a lot of these potholes and put them together with some kitchen tools or goodies for Christmas gifts. THANK YOU !😍
I love new ideas! Thanks!
Super cute! I haven't sewn in 35 yearsbut im gathering an arsenal of great tips for the day i take it back up!
Clever, I'm going to try this.
Thank you for this! I don't like making potholders because of binding. I like your way!
I make potholders by putting the two sides facing each other, sewing all around-almost, turning them to right side and sewing a decorative stitich all around about
a half or 3/4 inch away from the edge. I don't make them as big anymore. They're easier to use when they are about 7 X 7 inches.
Absolutely, even more simplified and still has a traditional look I bet. Thanks for sharing the tip!
Very well done…love no binding!❤
Wow, you really have a great talent for this. I couldn’t conceptualize it at first. Great job. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you for your kind words and for watching! 😊
Super design!
Beautiful work
Wow great idea. I’ll go for it.. thanks 😊
Outstanding technique! I have never seen this before! Well done.
What a genius idea! Binding is pricey and cumbersome. Great tutorial 👌 ❤
I like this technique. No binding, that's great! Thank you for this video.
Nice, I like this one, going to make.
Love it
That was great because I am very bad at binding, which is probably why I have a bunch of quilt tops that are not finished.
Thank you so much for this one, you covered one of my most frustrating problems with making potholders…..YEAH
Excellent idea.
Yes looks good, Thank you for the instruction. 😊
Clever design! Could be alllied to mug rugs, too.
Pretty awesome! I think I will try this method ❤
Love it!...Thank you😊! I'm going to stop doing it "the hard(er) way"! With that final "stitch in the ditch", (you're right!) the outer edge swells/puffs and it appears to have a binding! "Who knew?!"
Great idea
Wow!!! Marvelous! Christmas presents, here I come!!!
Thank you soooo much. Binding is hard for me as well and I was struggling with finding potholders for a project and this will help immensely. Thank you.
Great video I love the no binding technique!
I love this! So much easier!❤
That is so clever!
Blessed Christmas Season , I normally make an sell around this time of year , Am loving it ❤😊 Thank u
Interesting technique. I’ll try it. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! Great tutorial. I can’t wait to make some. I will add a quilting design to them. ❤❤❤❤
Thanks for posting this. I suck at binding :)
I enjoyed making this pattern very much. It was different and my potholders turned out very nice.
very clever way to finish these, thank you
Interesting technique with pressing the seam allowance under for the printed fabric, this method is neat/new to me
I use the traditional way of adding binding but have learned to start sewing binding on what I call side 2, side 1 is where the binding starts. At the forth corner I stop sewing, figure out how to connect the ends, once that’s done, finish sewing the binding on, amazing how many different ways there are to make similar things and each person prefers different methods yet everything works, very cool 😊🧵👍
Great video
Great video. I just pieced my tops today for my potholder gifts. Your video will really help my finishing now. Thank you
This is a great idea. I don’t really like putting bias binding on.
Great video!
I love the way you made your pot holder. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
That was brilliant so I subscribed and I can't wait to see what you have to show me next
See my comment above 😍
Love it going to make me one
I love your technique! I will be making pot holders this Christmas!!!
It’s so neat and professional ❤
Awesome
Thanks for the lovely tutorial, from Sri lanka 🇱🇰, God bless you 🙏
Very clever design! Love your fabric choices. Thanks for the excellent tutorial!
Super cool tutorial! Wonderful new to me way to make potholders!
This has the look of binding! Great tutorial. I use rounded chopsticks for pushing out corners, but yours came out. I love the vintage look. Where did you get that fabric? Thank you!
I bought some last year at Hobby Lobby.
❤ Very Good! They look like they have been binded. 👏👍
Interesting. I've never seen it done this way.
Great project, very well explained. Thanks!
Brilliant! Thank you!
To help with pressing rounded corners, try using a piece of thin card cut to the shape to press over so to have an edge.
Appreciate you sharing the tip!
So much easier and looks great😀
Love this!
It looks perfect, great project