Happy Monday, everyone! It's Katie again from View From The Fridge, and I'm back today with an easy DIY project ... a DIY Oven Mitt!
This oven mitt is actually inspired by one of my favorite stores ... Anthropologie! I've done several Anthropologie Knock Off projects in the past, but this week I'm participating in 'Anthro Knock Off WEEK' with four other very talented bloggers. Each day (for 6 days), we're each sharing a knock off project for a total of 30 projects this week!
Yesterday, I shared a matching Anthro Knock Off Apron to this oven mitt over on my blog:
MATCHING APRON
Today, I'm here sharing the simple tutorial to create this pipe trimmed hot pad holder!
SUPPLIES
- ⅓ of a yard of fabric of your choice (I used this fabric - Remix Grey Circles by Ann Kelle)
- ⅓ yard Insul-Bright (basically, insulated batting ... sold in the fabric store near the interfacing)
- ⅓ yard batting
- Package of Double Fold Bias Tape
STEPS
STEP 1: CUT FABRIC (this step probably takes the longest of all ...)
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- Out of Fabric: Cut four 10" diameter circles (or about 10" ... I used a small plate for a template)
- Cut two of these circles in half (easiest to fold in half and cut along crease)
- Out of Batting: Cut three 10" diameter circles
- Cut ONE of these circles in half
- Out of Insul-Bright: Cut two 10" diameter circles
- Cut ONE of these circles in half
- Out of Fabric: Cut four 10" diameter circles (or about 10" ... I used a small plate for a template)
FABRIC PIECES CUTFor the back piece of the Oven Mitt (the full circle), layer the circles as follows:
STEP 2: MAKE THREE FABRIC 'SANDWICHES'
- For the back of oven mitt (the full circle), layer in pieces from top to bottom in the following way:
- Fabric, right side UP
- batting
- Insul-Bright
- batting
- Fabric, right side DOWN
OVEN MITT BACK SANDWICH
- For the two front pieces, layer from top to bottom in the following way:
- Fabric piece right side UP
- batting
- Insul-Bright
- Fabric piece right side DOWN
OVEN MITT FRONT SANDWICHES
STEP 3: SEW EACH FABRIC SANDWICH TOGETHER ALONG OUTER EDGES
- For the two front pieces (half circles), first cut ¾" - 1" off the straight edge of the 'sandwich'
- Pin each sandwich together
- Sew along all outer edges (~roughly ¼" seam allowance)
- Trim excess fabric outside of seam
BACK PANEL 'SANDWICH' SEWN TOGETHER (DO THIS TO THE FRONT TWO PANELS, TOO) THEN TRIM EDGES
STEP 4: QUILT EACH PIECE
- Quilt each piece by sewing diagonal lines across sandwich about 1.5" apart . You can be as exact as you like (with measured out lines) or as inexact as you like (eyeball where each line needs to be). The ladder was my method of choice.
QUILT EACH PIECE BY SEWING DIAGONAL LINES ACROSS FACE (IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)
STEP 5: ADD BIAS TAPE TO STRAIGHT EDGES OF FRONT PIECES
- I happily discovered that sewing double fold bias tape onto these pieces was incredibly easy!! I followed this great tutorial from the Angry Chicken Blog (that name makes me laugh every time...). She walks you through the process with an easy to follow video.
- Below are some pictures of the process:
OPEN UP BIAS TAPE AND SEW ALONG EDGE AS SHOWN
FOLD THE BIAS TAPE OVER THE EDGE, PIN IN PLACE, THEN SEW ANOTHER SEAM RIGHT OVER THE TOP
STEP 6: SEW ALL THREE PIECES TOGETHER
SEW FRONT PIECES TO BACK PIECE
STEP 7: SEW BIAS TAPE AROUND OUTER EDGE
- Cut a short piece of the bias tape to create a loop at the top. Pin the loop facing into the center of the mitt as shown
- Carefully pin bias tape all around outer edge going right over your loop
- Sew in place.
- Fold bias tape over edge, fold loop UP
- Sew around outer edge again
PIN LOOP AT TOP OF MITT, FACING INTO CENTER. PIN BIAS TAPE AROUND OUTER EDGE
SEW YOUR BIAS TAPE ON, TRIM ENDS OF LOOP
FOLD BIAS TAPE OVER EDGE. FOLD LOOP UP, AND SEW AROUND OUTER EDGE
THAT'S IT ... OVEN MITT = COMPLETE!!
So .... How do you think it compares to the Anthro version?
These oven mitts could be customized to any decor and would make a FANTASTIC Mother's Day gift for a mom that loves to cook (or just loves cute things hanging around in her kitchen)!!
Thanks again to Ang for having me here today! I hope this inspired some creativity in you! If you get a chance, I'd love for you to stop by, say 'hello', and see what other Anthro Knock Off Projects we're up to this week.
Until next time ...
Happy Crafting!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
This is so cute! I love the fabric you used. I need to make some of these to match my kitchen.
Katie Stahl says
Thanks so much, Jenna! And thanks for the fun party again this week!
Marni @ HABERDASHERY FUN says
Great tutorial. Love the fabric
Katie Stahl says
Thanks for stopping by Marni! Have a great week!
Tamara @ Provident home design says
Super cute mitt! Thanks fr the great tutorial!
Katie Stahl says
You're welcome!! By hanks so much for the comment and for stopping by today!
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
I need these plus they are seriously adorable! Great tutorial! Love your apron too!
I would love for you to share your creativity with us at Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Join us each Saturday morning at 8:00 am EST! Hope to see you tomorrow!
~ Ashley
Katie Stahl says
Thanks, Ashley! I will make sure to join your party (need to put it on my calendar!!). Have a great week!
Marie says
These are so cute and I like yours better! Totally adorable. Thanks for linking up at The Creative Collection!
Katie Stahl says
Thanks Marie! Have a great week, and thanks for stopping by!
Linda B says
This looks like a great project - I'm not a sewing person though.
Marlynn @UrbanBlissLife says
I love this so much! My oven mitts are getting ragged and worn -- definitely time for some new ones, but I can never find just the right patterns to go with our aesthetic. You've inspired me to make my own!
Katie Stahl says
HI Marlynn! It really is simple and pretty quick to make your own. And ... they work great (sort of key, I guess). Thanks for the comment! Have a great week!
Kathi Riemer says
Thank you for this great tutorial. I want to make one....pinned!
Kathi
Katie Stahl says
Thanks for stopping by, Kathi! Good luck if you decide to make one, and thanks for pinning! Have a great week!
Kim says
Lovely! I'm not a gifted person when it comes to sewing bias tape. Yours is perfect! I love the fabric you used - so fun with the yellow trim. What a great knock-off!
Blessings,
Kim
Katie Stahl says
Thanks, Kim! I'm not gifted either ... but this method was really easy!! Glad you like the knock off! It was so fun to make! Have a great week!
XO,
Katie
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
Oh, Katie, this is so pretty! It caught my eye right away. Thank you for sharing at Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning and stumbling. Now I just need to make one ~ adding to my list.
Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says
Thanks for joining us for Monday Funday! I featured you and your awesome project this week! Stop by to grab a feature button! xo-Cheryl http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2014/10-home-and-garden-features/
Lonnie says
Love this tutorial! I'm a beginner sewer and once you added the bias tape I got a bit lost. Can I do this without the bias tape? Or is it necessary?