How to Sew a Bowl Cozy with Crafty Gemini

Welcome to Day 11 of 12 Days of Last Minute DIY Gifts! I have received hundreds of requests for a soup bowl cozy tutorial. So, here it is!

This bowl cozy features 9" x 9" square pieces of fabric and round edges for a look I prefer. These bowl cozies can be used pretty much every time you are eating something in a bowl whether it be hot or cold. The fabric and batting layers will keep the heat or cold away from your hands so you can comfortably hold your bowl and continue eating.

Note: If you plan to put your bowl cozy in the microwave to reheat soup or something similar please make sure your fabrics, batting and thread are all 100% cotton as synthetic fibers can melt at high temps.

Feel free to change up the dimensions and make some different sized bowl cozies!

Let me know what you think about this tutorial in the comments below!

Thanks for watching!

[SuzetteG]

I love this tutorial. Very easy to follow and understand. For bigger or smaller bowls, my rule of thumb is to measure across the top of the bowl and add three inches. So if the bowl measures 7 inches across, I would cut 10" squares. For an 8.5" bowl, I would cut an 11.5" square and so on... The darts stay the same measurements for all.

[barbarakampert]

I made a few of these some time ago. I am now sewing 10 sets of 2 sizes, a 10 inch square and a 11 inch square. A one inch step up in size fits a larger bowl. Love this tutorial, really did an excellent job. Just a hint as to how I make the rounded corners: I mark the corners with a saucer on all four corners of just one of the bowl pieces. I pin the right sides of the bowl together. Then using my corner markings as my guide I sew my bowl together with a scant 1/2 inch seam. This eliminates the need to match up the rounded corners, the sewing machine does that for you!!!! I can't wait to view your other 11 videos of Last Minute Gifts. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[smokeyifty]

Ive watched a LOT of your tutorials and have never left a comment. So, because with EVERY one I watch the same thing goes through my mind, I'm going to comment! You are an AMAZING instructor!!! Everything you do is so well explained and easy to follow. I have success every time! 💕Thank you so much for taking the time in all of your videos💕

[janetmaher]

For making the rounded corners, I've found it's much simpler to use the template of your choice to trace the curved corners onto your batting BEFORE sewing the darts, as it's still flat at that point. Very helpful video!

[pastorpammenanazonline]

I love The Crafty Gemini! She's smart, precise, and quick! Everything a seamstress needs. Thank you for all the things I have learned from you:-)!

[lovinyaya]

I have been enjoying this series, and I'm sad to see it end. This bowl cozy is my FAVOURITE. I want to run out and get some batting and cute fabrics. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[kimberlyharmon]

Simplest tutorial I've seen. Thorough yet concise, not exceedingly "wordy" nor boring. Well done!

[cherylstreeter]

Even though this little bowl cozy has been around for quite a long time, I continue to whip them up for a variety of gifts: stocking stuffers, new-to-college young people (assuming they eat a lot of Ramen cooked in microwaves) door prizes at our ladies' church list goes on and on. I especially like the petal type sides instead of squared off corners. My 92 year young Dad lives in Assisted Living and these bowl cozies helps him to not get burned when heating soup, etc.
(Sorry, this has turned into quite a Best wishes to you and your family at this trying time. Annandale, Minnesota sewer & quilter. :-)

[Crafty]

I really enjoy your teaching style. You always come up with so many good tips while actually teaching us a project. Keep up the good work.

[jaclynmoylan]

Love the Crafty Gemini way of doing this. Yours is the most efficient and easy to follow way I’ve seen yet. I would say I’m a confident beginner and your teaching style is wonderful. Thank you!

[UKS]

Love the rounded corners, great video 🤗

[leggingsarepants]

Yay!!! I found bowl cozies when I bought a couple from a woman at our farmers market. Had me motivated since then to make my own! I absolutely love them. And they have those points instead of rounded edges, which is actually change because sometimes the points would get bent into the food or just in the way.

[taft]

Love your ‘no nonsense ‘ approach to teaching in your tutorials. You cover all the details, like stitch length, and make all things crafty seem possible for anyone. I’m going to make a couple of these for holding pins as I’m sewing, thank you!

[JacobsOompa]

BRAVO~~~I am "thumbing" it up on this great "go to" project that has a gazillion possibilities of uses. This is a Universal gift that keeps on giving everytime anyone uses one. Being a guy....especially on FOOTBALL Sunday's etc....serving Hot Chili or Soups, what a great way to use themed prints to show team spirit. Everyone has their own favorite team. Also...a great Scrap Stash buster, for making extra cozies for Weekend events....Don't take up a lot of room...you can stack them, or fold in half and stack / store them that way. Make great catch-alls as well.
Ms Vanessa ~ Coach..you've hit one for the HOME TEAM here....Great idea and design. I have truly enjoyed these past 11 days of Christmas DIY all need to make some Popcorn cozies today, as to prepare ourselves for the BIG REVEAL on Day #12 DIY Gift the COUNT DOWN starts Vanessa!! I have learned a great deal from your generous sharing of your DIY projects.
God Bless and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Ken
Orlando, Florida, USA

[colleenisaac]

Thank you so much Vanessa for all your DIY crafts! I really enjoy them and appreciate you taking the time to make them for us!!

[streetjustice]

thanks for the tip on using the nine inch diameter size...makes good sense. I have been sewing since I was 12 years old and yet I am still learning new ideas and concepts at the age of 70..thanks to you and your generation that demonstrates a great interest in the art of sewing.

[januarymiller]

Literally the best bowl coozie tutorial out there!!! The other videos I've seen just confuse me more but you made this seem so simple. I'm definitely gonna try to make one of these now.

[cathyphegley]

I love the way you instruct. Very simple and repeated in just the right instances.

[brianfranceschi]

Made these for Christmas 2021 for all my coworkers and they all LOVED them. They’d never seen them before and they use them constantly! Love your style of instruction and the curved edges! Thanks!

[kaycarrington]

One of the best tutorials on bowl cozies. I love the rounded.