Sarah in Brooklyn

I've decided to try to redeem some recent cutting mistakes by making potholders. I ordered some of the Insul-Bright batting but it won't be here for a while. One pattern I saw uses a double layer of terrycloth towel as insulation - do you think that would be enough? I'd hate to have anyone get burned, but I'd like to get started.

Thanks! I will be cutting more carefully from now on!

PaperPrincess

I have pot holders, but it seems like I'm always just using a doubled up kitchen towel instead. Haven't burned myself yet, so I would guess a double layer of terrycloth would be just fine. Just make sure that it is 100% cotton.

Tashana

I was just on another similar thread. I tried insulbright and i do not like it. It is too stiff in my opinion. I think I will use old towels from now on and maybe add a layer of cotton batting on both sides.

LivelyLady

I recycle old jeans and use one piece of jeans and one piece of cotton batting.....works great....and sew affordable.

nativetexan

i have some store bought pot holders that has one side shorter so i can slip my hand inside. they feel like thick terry cloth with nothing else. they work fine. look at some in the stores.

Sarah in Brooklyn

Thanks! Everyone here is always so helpful! I have some towels ready to cut up!

Lori S

I use old towel for potholder "insides" all the time. I use old mattress pads, old sweatshirts, all kinds of stuff goes in the middle of my potholders.

burchquilts

That's a great (& creative) idea!