For folks who want to make more affordable cozies, instead of paying a LOT for cotton batting, you can use 100% cotton flannel sheets that can be found at thrift stores. They wont be as insulating as batting, but they go together smoothly and they dry a lot faster than those made with batting. If you want more insulation, you can easily sew an additional layer of flannel on one side. Also, vintage cotton tea towels (in good shape) make cute cozies' outer fabric.
Yes, flannel is cheaper at Joanne’s twice a year for $3.99 or $2.99 in October or November. People used to use flannel for batting before batting was available.
I use a hemostat to turn my cozies. I found a small and a larger one at Harbor Freight. Makes turning so much easier with arthritic hands. I like the way you did your x, and the template is a great time saver. Well done, thank you so much!
New to your channel. So happy I found it actually. Last day of 2023, Dec. 31st., I'll start the new year off watching your videos. Thanks so much for a great little tutorial, and the hacks. I love the card thing, it's ingenious. Already got out my expiring insurance card, and ready to cut it. I've just been sewing these bowl cozies the last few days, so this is super great timing to learn your tricks. I've been sewing all my life, and I'm ancient, but never would I have thought to just sew off the end of the corners. Great trick.
Absolutely love the hack from a business card! So very clever & practical … like the blue tape idea too! Loved the video - thank you so much - this gave me the impetuous to ‘git ‘r dun’!!👍👍
I absolutely love the idea of using the business card template instead of marking each dart. Thank you so much - I'm not a newbie but still like to learn "hacks"! When I have a little more time, I'm going to experiment making different patterns for the 10" square like a four patch or pinwheel design. It might add a bit of time but I think the design will make an interesting addition.
I’ve made a lot of bowl cozies and people are always requesting them! My technique is soooo time consuming so I am thrilled to see your shortcuts! The dart hack is fabulous!!!! Thanks so much!
That template is a great idea! I've been playing with making bowl cozies and I also made a 14 in sq plate cozy last night. That one is 1/2 x 3 inch dart. It turned out! Gifts for my daughter. ❤
This hack was great. I have a template which I use, but this cut down the sewing time to under 10 minutes. For my bowls I would shorten the length of the dart. Great work.....thank you
Hello! I read the information about the business card and how to measure and cut for the date… I was just wondering if you know the angle of the dart? For example is it a 35 degree angle or 45 degree angle? How did you figure out what angle to cut the business card? I have so many rulers with angles that I could just place my acrylic angle ruler on the batting and just use my rotary cutter and just cut it off.. I know this tutorial is 2 years old now and I just found this my accident , but was wondering if you happen to remember . If not totally understandable! Thanks, Jeanne
Hi, was your template cut from cardboard or a plastic one you bought? I couldn't see very well but I don't think you mentioned where you got your template from. Thank you. Very nice tutorial , it will definitely save time.
Hi! I created my template on my own. Simply start with some firm card stock. An old business card will do. Standard bowl cozies mark 2.5” high and 1.25” in to form the dart. But, all bowls are variable and these measurements can be adjusted. Have fun!
You say you sew an "X" ...I went corner to corner but it looks like you did a plus sign, not corner to corner...will sewing corner to corner effect my cozy?
I've used a business card size to a 3"x5" card. The most important thing you want to do is mark your card at the angle you wish to have on your bowl. My typical dart is 2.5" high and 1.25" in. Review the video a couple of times and I think you'll get it! 😉
Hi Sharon, I was searching for bowl cozy tutorials last night and that's how I found you. I made 3 of these several months ago but I became so frustrated I gave up. The thickness of all those layers was impossible for me to sew. I broke new needles. I tried needles of different sizes. I watched you and I've watched others make them and it looks like your fabric is gliding through with no problems. Even when you get to the darts your fabric went right on through like 4 layers of material. My family keeps asking me to make them some bowl cozies. If I had extra money I'd just buy them from you. But I don't and I was wondering if you would tell me how you are getting your needle to go through all those layers. I don't have a real expensive sewing machine. It's a brother my son bought me from Walmart about 3 or 4 months ago for around $150.00. So it's a rather new machine. Do you think my problem is that I need a more expensive machine? I hope that's not it. I've bought several different size needles. I think the last ones I used were a size 16. Please can you help me?
I cut my batting slightly smaller so I am just catching the very edge of the batting, because it’s so thick. You don’t need to have so much batting around the edge. You could try sewing needles used for denim fabric. Try asking a JoAnns sales person to select it for you. If you are breaking needles, I think your machine is powerful enough. When seeing through thick layers, go slow, and hand crank it if it feels like the needle is struggling.
What kind of batting are you choosing? It should be 100% cotton, and get the lightest weight available. I use my left over batting from previous projects. If you know anyone who quilts, you can ask them for their scraps. You only need them 10” square, scant. You can also trim off a layer of the batting at the edge, to make it easier to turn it right sides out. If you still struggle, after you’ve trimmed the batting edge, you can stretch the edge to thin out the batting around the edges and trim.
I thinks it’s a problem with your machine. The needle might not be seated properly, the thread or bobbin tension might be too high, the bobbin might be inserted incorrectly, the needle might be misaligned and hitting something. I assume you’re not sewing over pins. 😊 Try sewing one layer, then two layers then three layers and make sure the stitches look perfect on both sides. Size 12 or 14 should be fine unless you’re sewing through denim or something. Good luck!
The marking of the dart would be 2.5” high and 1.25” in to create the dart. More info about this bowl cozy can be found on my site www.HandyCaddy.com Thanks!
@@sdlm2002with the bigger size it sleeps all the layers together better with diagonal corner to corner stitching also. I also sew over the seams again diagonally thru ALL layers when the cozy is finished so when they are washed they don’t turn out in a big balled up mess.
For folks who want to make more affordable cozies, instead of paying a LOT for cotton batting, you can use 100% cotton flannel sheets that can be found at thrift stores. They wont be as insulating as batting, but they go together smoothly and they dry a lot faster than those made with batting. If you want more insulation, you can easily sew an additional layer of flannel on one side. Also, vintage cotton tea towels (in good shape) make cute cozies' outer fabric.
Great idea! I’m going to try that! I have lots of stash from making baby blankets!
Yes, flannel is cheaper at Joanne’s twice a year for $3.99 or $2.99 in October or November. People used to use flannel for batting before batting was available.
I use a hemostat to turn my cozies. I found a small and a larger one at Harbor Freight. Makes turning so much easier with arthritic hands. I like the way you did your x, and the template is a great time saver. Well done, thank you so much!
Thank you for the hack for making the dart and easy instructions. And I love your jade bracelet!!
Great tutorial
Subscribed and really enjoyed your video. Thank you😊
New to your channel. So happy I found it actually. Last day of 2023, Dec. 31st., I'll start the new year off watching your videos. Thanks so much for a great little tutorial, and the hacks. I love the card thing, it's ingenious. Already got out my expiring insurance card, and ready to cut it. I've just been sewing these bowl cozies the last few days, so this is super great timing to learn your tricks. I've been sewing all my life, and I'm ancient, but never would I have thought to just sew off the end of the corners. Great trick.
Absolutely love the hack from a business card! So very clever & practical … like the blue tape idea too! Loved the video - thank you so much - this gave me the impetuous to ‘git ‘r dun’!!👍👍
I absolutely love the idea of using the business card template instead of marking each dart. Thank you so much - I'm not a newbie but still like to learn "hacks"! When I have a little more time, I'm going to experiment making different patterns for the 10" square like a four patch or pinwheel design. It might add a bit of time but I think the design will make an interesting addition.
A 2” x 3” dart makes a perfect ice cream pint cozy! ❤️🍦🥶
I’ve made a lot of bowl cozies and people are always requesting them! My technique is soooo time consuming so I am thrilled to see your shortcuts! The dart hack is fabulous!!!! Thanks so much!
That template is a great idea! I've been playing with making bowl cozies and I also made a 14 in sq plate cozy last night. That one is 1/2 x 3 inch dart. It turned out! Gifts for my daughter. ❤
Lots of love for thinking about TEMPLATES!! Haven't used them since I was a beginner!! TIME IS $$$ NOW DAYS 😉
Game changer!!!!! Thank you
This hack was great. I have a template which I use, but this cut down the sewing time to under 10 minutes.
For my bowls I would shorten the length of the dart. Great work.....thank you
Thank you!
Thank you for the template hack!!! I love it.
I love the dart, what a wonderful idea 💯💯💯💯💯
Really nice tutorial. Thanks for sharing. 🎉
Great video and a great hack! Thank you
You broke down the template to a single trapezoid. That's pretty genius.
Brilliant, love it, Thanks so much!
Great template😊😊
Great pattern
I like the way you make yours
Do you cut your squares with pinking shears?
Need the measurement for your template for making darts
What is the difference in making a cross vs the X when adhering the batting?
Hello! I read the information about the business card and how to measure and cut for the date… I was just wondering if you know the angle of the dart? For example is it a 35 degree angle or 45 degree angle? How did you figure out what angle to cut the business card? I have so many rulers with angles that I could just place my acrylic angle ruler on the batting and just use my rotary cutter and just cut it off.. I know this tutorial is 2 years old now and I just found this my accident , but was wondering if you happen to remember . If not totally understandable!
Thanks, Jeanne
How much smaller is the batting cut than the fabric?
Hello,
I love your bowl cozy. Will you tell me the finished dimension of your. Cozy please? Thank you!!
Brilliant!
Hi, was your template cut from cardboard or a plastic one you bought? I couldn't see very well but I don't think you mentioned where you got your template from. Thank you. Very nice tutorial , it will definitely save time.
Hi! I created my template on my own. Simply start with some firm card stock. An old business card will do. Standard bowl cozies mark 2.5” high and 1.25” in to form the dart.
But, all bowls are variable and these measurements can be adjusted.
Have fun!
You could knock out a set of these in under an hour. Great gift idea
When you use these, do the cozies go on the microwave with the soup bowl or is it put on after the microwaving duhhhhhhh ha ha ha
What size needle needed for this project?
How much do you charge for the cozies
You say you sew an "X" ...I went corner to corner but it looks like you did a plus sign, not corner to corner...will sewing corner to corner effect my cozy?
Your angle affects the angle of the bowl. You can text it, with seeing the darts and seeing how it might fit a bowl.
Yes, hers looks like a plus sign. Most do from corner to coner not in middle like hers looks.
What size is your card for making darts please
I've used a business card size to a 3"x5" card. The most important thing you want to do is mark your card at the angle you wish to have on your bowl. My typical dart is 2.5" high and 1.25" in. Review the video a couple of times and I think you'll get it! 😉
What was the size of your dart pattern
2.5" x 1.25" for a standard bowl size
Hi Sharon, I was searching for bowl cozy tutorials last night and that's how I found you. I made 3 of these several months ago but I became so frustrated I gave up. The thickness of all those layers was impossible for me to sew. I broke new needles. I tried needles of different sizes. I watched you and I've watched others make them and it looks like your fabric is gliding through with no problems. Even when you get to the darts your fabric went right on through like 4 layers of material.
My family keeps asking me to make them some bowl cozies. If I had extra money I'd just buy them from you. But I don't and I was wondering if you would tell me how you are getting your needle to go through all those layers. I don't have a real expensive sewing machine. It's a brother my son bought me from Walmart about 3 or 4 months ago for around $150.00. So it's a rather new machine. Do you think my problem is that I need a more expensive machine? I hope that's not it. I've bought several different size needles. I think the last ones I used were a size 16.
Please can you help me?
I cut my batting slightly smaller so I am just catching the very edge of the batting, because it’s so thick. You don’t need to have so much batting around the edge. You could try sewing needles used for denim fabric. Try asking a JoAnns sales person to select it for you. If you are breaking needles, I think your machine is powerful enough. When seeing through thick layers, go slow, and hand crank it if it feels like the needle is struggling.
What kind of batting are you choosing? It should be 100% cotton, and get the lightest weight available.
I use my left over batting from previous projects. If you know anyone who quilts, you can ask them for their scraps. You only need them 10” square, scant.
You can also trim off a layer of the batting at the edge, to make it easier to turn it right sides out.
If you still struggle, after you’ve trimmed the batting edge, you can stretch the edge to thin out the batting around the edges and trim.
I only add batting to one side
I thinks it’s a problem with your machine. The needle might not be seated properly, the thread or bobbin tension might be too high, the bobbin might be inserted incorrectly, the needle might be misaligned and hitting something. I assume you’re not sewing over pins. 😊 Try sewing one layer, then two layers then three layers and make sure the stitches look perfect on both sides. Size 12 or 14 should be fine unless you’re sewing through denim or something. Good luck!
I have the same problem using the zap & go microwave batting it’s re ally thick
What are the measurements of the template?
The marking of the dart would be 2.5” high and 1.25” in to create the dart. More info about this bowl cozy can be found on my site www.HandyCaddy.com Thanks!
The darts need to be back-stitched at both ends n the X needs to be sewn diagonally from corner to corner.
You have a helpful idea to improve construction. 👍 I shorten my stitch length as an alternative to lock the stitch at the ends.
I agree with back stitching especially at the end of the points. Nice template dart idea.
Why does it need to be sewn diagonally from corner to corner?
@@sdlm2002with the bigger size it sleeps all the layers together better with diagonal corner to corner stitching also. I also sew over the seams again diagonally thru ALL layers when the cozy is finished so when they are washed they don’t turn out in a big balled up mess.
@@ellenpowell4155interesting. How do you stitch through all layers when you're finished? Do you mean a topstitch at the edge, or something else?
Do you have the measurement for the darts?
2.5” x 1.25” works for my IKEA bowls.
Darts size ???😈😈
Your microphone isn't loud enough to understand you.
What’s the hurry your not on piece work…suppose to be a relaxing hobby breath and enjoy yourself