This easy-sew casserole pot holder has two connected hot pads, perfect for carrying your favorite casserole to a potluck! This is a great beginner project and makes a great gift!
When we moved a few years ago, we had to leave behind the best assets of our old home — our wonderful neighbors Denise and her daughter Heather. Denise and Heather are family to us, always interested in what was going on in our lives, helping us with the dog when we didn’t get home in time to feed him, and caring for our house when we were gone. It was so hard to move away, even if it was just a mile. Thankfully, we still see them often, but it’s really not the same.
Denise is also particularly lovely in that she’d show up at our front door, casserole in hand. Almost always it was something she called Chicken Hearty Bake. There were others, but man, Chicken Hearty Bake is delicious. Creamy, saucy chicken, steaming hot veggies, and of course, cheese. Lots of cheese. I’ll have to get the recipe for you all and post it soon. You’ll love it.
This two-hand pot holder is a great sewing project for beginners and makes a fabulous gift for the neighbor who always brings Chicken Hearty Bake, just when you need it (like right after you have twins!). The pattern is loosely based on a pot holder I saw at a friend’s house recently.
Easy Sew Casserole Pot Holder Supplies
1/2″ yard of Fabric A
2 scraps of Fabric B, at least 7″ x 7″ each
2 scraps of Insulbrite insulated batting, at least 7″ x 7″ each
Trim (optional)
Coordinating thread
A “round something” that’s about 7″ wide to use as a template
Tools you’ll also need:
Fabric Scissors
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Mat
Sewing Machine
Note: All seam allowances are 1/2″.
Directions
Cut the following pieces:
Fabric A: 7″ x 30″ (cut 2)
Fabric B: 7″ x 7″ (cut 2)
Insulbrite: 7″ x 7″ (cut 2)
Trim: 2 pieces, 7″ long (cut 2, optional)
Using an 7″ round-something (I used a plastic plate), cut a curved end on both ends of both pieces of Fabric A, and one end of each piece of Fabric B and the Insulbrite. You can either trace on the fabric and cut with regular scissors, or use your rotary cutter.
For Fabric B, hem the straight edge, using a 1/2″ hem. If you’d like, sew on some cute trim, like these pom poms.
Stack the fabrics as follows: 1 piece of Insulbrite on each end, first piece of Fabric A right side up, Fabric B right side up on each end, second piece of Fabric A, right side down. Pin everything together.
Sew all the way around the edge, leaving a 3″ gap for turning along the long edge of Fabric A.
Clip the curves so that they’ll lie flat.
Turn the entire thing right-side out. Press the edges so that everything lies flat.
Topstitch 1/8″ around the edge, closing your turning gap within the topstitch.
And that’s it! You have a fun neighborhood gift. Including a Hearty Chicken Bake or one of your favorite casseroles would be a nice touch as well. Bon Appétit!
Looking for other fun, easy-sew projects? Try one of these!
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Comments & Reviews
Suzie@homemaker-mom says
Those are so cute and look easy to make! Found you at the Fav Things Saturday.
Cydnee says
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Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
I’m not a sewer but I just might have to beg a friend to make me one of these! Functional and oh so CUTE! Thanks so much for the inspiration and for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Cheryl Newton says
Have you posted the recipe for Chicken Hearty Bake yet? Sounds delish!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
Love this! Thanks for sharing on Found & Foraged.
Dee says
I think I’m having a senior moment, but how do you get 2 pieces 7X30 from a 1/4 yard? Should it be 1/2 yard of Fabric A? Love the idea and do intend to make, but want to be sure to have correct yardage. Thanks for a great idea.
Jamie says
I agree – this makes me excited!
Dee – You should get the half a yard of Fabric A. I just sat down to cut the pieces and even though I asked for 1/3 yard, i only got 13 inches (they were generous with their cut).. One quarter yard equals 9 inches, so I would say get a half yard. I may try to do this with the 13 inches and adjust everything down. Plus, as the patter states, she give a generous 1/2 inch seam allowance.
Mrs Major Hoff says
So cute! You had me at tiny tiny tiny pom pom trim! I wanna be your neighbor!
Lisa at Mabey She Made IT says
I love this–and your color choices, And the pom poms. :)
Jillene@inkhappi says
This turned out so cute. Love the fabric and also love that it is “easy sew”. You make me want to get out my sewing machine and that is not an easy thing to do!
Cori George says
Ha! You should — it’s really not as bad as you might think!!
Vanessa Barker says
This is such a cute idea. Makes me excited for soup and casserole season.