Large Hot Pads for Casserole Dishes: A Sewing Tutorial

Learn how to sew large hot pads, big enough for casserole dishes, with my beginner friendly sewing tutorial! These hot pads are unique and make great handmade gifts.

You'll learn to sew and quilt an extra large pot holder, and learn how to sew a quilt binding by machine (no hand sewing!).

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[marye.williams]

I love the statement from Brandi Cook that collecting fabric and sewing are two different hobbies. Truer words were never spoken.

[kathyholden]

To calculate the amount needed for binding, you can't multiply width x height. That gives you square inches of the project, or 117", which is much more than needed. You should ADD width + height then multiply by 2. Example, a 9x13" pad is: 9+13 = 22 x 2 = 44". Add additional to accommodate corners and tails to join. Use chalk instead of tape to mark lines.

[wendybutler]

The sound of good scissors cutting into fabric.

[IMOO]

I had to laugh when you said you get stingy with favorite fabrics! I’m so bad, I don’t even want to use them, I just like to look at them— sad, I know. Excellent tutorial!

[valerievesper]

Cute!! Thetwo layers of batting might do it but I would really recommend a layer of insulbright batting in there. I once had soup bowls (of hot soup) ruin my dining room table through two layers of fabric and a layer of cotton batting. The insulbright would be sure to protect the surface.

[tinatippin]

Thank you! A number of my friends home can and we are calling these canning mats. Thank you, again.

[cindymckenna]

I've been quilting for years and never heard about the zig zag before flipping the binding! Great idea! Thank you!

[pjfoltz]

I was never taught how to sew. I have been watching YouTube so much, I think I am ready to start a project! I am going to start with making homemade "paper towels" It is easy sewing. Then I want to make this. I bought the PDF, and will watch this a few more times, especially the binding.

[ashleycoker]

Mrs. Nikki, I’m ashamed to admit how long it took me to figure out that 45 degree angle thing on the corners! Once I got it I was like “oh, duh”. But before that I was bumfuzzled! About to topstitch the binding now. Thank you for this tutorial!!

I’m making one of these for a lady who was cleaning out her sewing room and gave me BAGS AND BOXES of fabric that I’m so excited to practice with.

[deborahc.]

Very nicely done. The video was very informative and had directions that would be easy enough for a beginner to follow.
This would be a great gift idea if you gave a 9" by 13" pan and the hot pad with it too. I would be nice if you also included a 9" by 13" dinner recipe that you're known for making too.

[angelblohm]

For a few years I’ve wanted to make one the depth of the countertop and about as long as the serving area is. It would stop the chase for potholders and trivets, but also would catch spills that leave a mess.

[teriadams]

I cant eat with chop sticks, but now I can sew with them! Woo Hoo! 😁

[tammyreel]

I am new to sewing and my daughter sent me your way. I am cracking up at some of these comments, but especially the fabriholic comment. Stroking fabric... :) True words. And that chopstick taped on. I am cracking up! Anyway, thanks for such great tutorial videos! So appreciated.

[jgraef]

This is the greatest I have learned so much today. I am 66 years old. I have sewn since I was 13, and have always wondered what a walking foot was. (It sits in a container with all of the other non-used attachments to my machine.) After watching this video and seeing what magic it does, I pulled mine out, read my owner's manual and properly attached it!!!! Oh my. A lot of my sewing fears disappeared in moments once I started sewing with it. Thank you so much for talking about the waking foot and getting me motivated. NEXT, I love, love your tape idea. I too have had problems with washable markers not washing out. This is brilliant and it worked 100%. Lastly, you have taken me head over heels with your binding technique. I'll take on the binding task tomorrow as I'm running out of time today. Thank you @Pin, Cut, Sew for teaching me so much with your wonderful tutorial. You are so kind to share your talents. I'm indebted.

[anunknownknown]

Thank you so much for this! It is also nice to read in comments that others like to look at their fabrics rather than use them! I am not alone or nuts! :-)

[jturtle]

That zig-zag idea sounds brilliant for compressing the raw edge to turn the binding.

[debihall]

Seems there is more of us that are stingy with are fabric.. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one!!! I’m going to need a room for just my”do not use fabric” .. lol. Great tutorial!!

[doloresnash]

I made a ton of these for the kitchen at our church! Everyone loved them!

[harperreads]

As a fairly beginning quilter, these would be great to make to practice my free motion quilting! Those practice pieces will have a practical purpose.

[barbaramiller-kcet]

This is the first time that I watched one of your tutorials. I love the way you demonstrate and talk slowly while doing so. Thank you for that. This is a great idea and for once I I'm making it for myself before I make one for anyone else!