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.
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💕
😊 There are a lot of people that should not do tutorials, but you are not one of them!😊 you are one of the best! You are informative, direct, and real. I've enjoyed the 2 tutorials I've watched. I'm looking forward to watching more, keep up the great work!
I made about 30 of these 1 year for coworkers, and boy I got wonderful comments/feedback on their surprise and appreciation for them. Some came to me the following year in wants of purchase to be able to gift to their own family and friends.
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.
Of course I am able to create these Bowl Cozys on my own by now, but I much prefer having Vanessa's company while sewing! Throughout the years, you reign supreme! Your tutorials always ensure success! Thank you CG for all that you do for your loyal followers!
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!
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 meetings.....the 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 narrative.....) Best wishes to you and your family at this trying time. Annandale, Minnesota sewer & quilter. :-)
This is a really well presented tutorial! Explicit, covers all the basics, and addresses the rounded corners. Absolutely a treasure. Thank you So much!!!
I conceded myself a pretty good seamstress until I tried to follow along with one of these bowel cover videos. THE NUMBER ONE STEP that isn't included is the amount of timing that really needs to be explained. It would have made this project so much easier. Iam not criticizing anyone. It's just the one thing that I feel would have made my first bowel cover so much easier. Thank you for the information you shared with me.
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.
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!
I've made hundreds of these. This is the best tutorial out there. Some are too detailed/slow moving. Some are so quick you can't follow the process. As always - Crafty Gemini rocks!!
Sue Ob Try turning your flywheel by hand to get through the thick seam allowances. Also, as already noted, use a larger needle. I would also press the seam allowances open if your machine is having a very difficult time handling the bulk.
This is exactly what I was looking for. I especially like how you round the corners. I haven't seen that before and feel like it has a much more polished look.
I haven’t been on my sewing machine for probably 40 years, but I made your bowl cozy and it beautiful. Need more practice , but I’m excited. Thanks for the video
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!
I received a bowl cozy from one of my clients this year for christmas. I love it! She learned how to make it by watching your video. I was wondering if you could do a video on how to make a pan cozy? 8"x8" or 9"x9" brownie pan or a 11"x7" pan. thanks
These surely have been around for years but I'm just getting around to making some for those who are home with flu and such. My family members are telling me they sure could use some so here I am, 1 wk before Christmas, in the middle of maniac sewing marathons 😁
WOW!!! I'm so glad I found you!! You are an excellent teacher, everything is explained well & simple to understand!!! I have not made any of these yet, but plan to do so soon. I am very confident I'll be able to do one or two with this video playing & then I'll be "off to the races" galloping along on my own!!!! Thank you so very much°
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 Projects.....We all need to make some Popcorn cozies today, as to prepare ourselves for the BIG REVEAL on Day #12 DIY Gift Project...... the COUNT DOWN starts now......Thanks Vanessa!! I have learned a great deal from your generous sharing of your DIY projects. God Bless and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Ken Orlando, Florida, USA
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.
My daughter, who does not sew, came over last night and wanted to duplicate a bowl cozy she had bought! Your tutorial was a great help and I think I've finally addicted her to fabric and sewing!!! We had great fun. Thank you so much for your video.
Love your site- like your "rounded" corners-much cuter! I like to buy "Layer Cakes"-pre-cute 10" squares. Saves time if your making gifts at Holiday time.
Thank you for such clear directions and a video tutorial that we can see clearly. I made this today and showed it to my husband, He said that he often grabs a towel to put under the bowl but will use that now.
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.
I just came across this tutorial by accident, but a couple of months ago, I was searching for cozy's but didn't like what I found. I love the round corners much better, and the smaller size was also a nice choice. Thank you for sharing ❤ I'll be checking out your other videos anxiously.
I just found this video. Love how you make them instead of the traditional way. Have you ever done a tutorial on making a casserole cover? I would love to see that one done. Tfs
Love your manner of teaching - very precise. I made the bowl cozy and it's adorable and I like your idea of handing one out, as a house gift, a cozy with a dip. Looking forward to your next project.
An idea for the opening so it closes better. Start sewing at the edge of the fabric at a 90 degree angle from where your 1/4” seam will be. Sew in 1/4”, (probably 2-3 stitches),leave the needle down and rotate your fabric to the edge you will sew, and Stitch your seam1/4” from the edge as usual. When you come to the spot you want to finish, lift the presser foot with your needle down and rotate towards the edge of the fabric and sew off the fabric. This will help your unsewn sections to turn in so you won’t see where you left it open. Topstitch as usual.
I love your videos. You make sewing so much easier. I have made bowl cozies, but my problem is your cozies look so much neater and easier to sew. I have been using the warm and something cotton batting. It seems so thick and I have a hard time sewing it even with the walking foot. I am fairly new to sewing. Can you please tell me what cotton batting you use. It looks thinner than what I have been using. Thank you.
Instead of using any batting, I just use one piece of cotton fabric and one of a cute colour polar fleece. Makes it much simpler and easier to sew, and still works just as well
I just made 2 of these after watching the video. They came out soooo cute! I love how simple and easy these were to make. I got them done in less than an hour. My husband loves them! He'd never heard of a bowl cozy before. Thank you for making this video! I'm excited to make more in different sizes.
First time viewer here. Love the way you get going on the project quickly, instead of talking us to death prior to getting started. And the bowl cozy you made turned out great. I'll be making several for gifts. Many thanks for showing us how it's done.
Hi Vanessa I love your teaching style. I have followed you now for several years. Great to see how much your children have grown. Keep up the good work. Bernice
Perfect!!! This is something I wanted to make a Christmas gifts this year and was about to search for a tutorial on these and boom here you have one!!!
This is something I didn't even know I needed until I stumbled across another video on making them. The other videos I've seen left the corners square. I think I like your rounded corners better. I'll be making a few of these as soon as I pick up some cotton batting.
I've made several of these and never thought to round the corners! A tip: If the batting or wrap n zap is cut smaller than the fabric, the edges aren't as bulky when top stitching.
I prefer to leave the corners square so I have something to hold on to when removing a hot bowl from the microwave. I like that you use 9 inch squares since I use a microwave batting that comes in a 36-inch width. Nine inch bowls will give me 4 bowls, cutting across. Most tutorials use 10-inch squares, leaving me with only 3 bowls across with lots of wasted batting. GREAT JOB!
Hi Crafty Gemini, I used your cozy pattern and love, love them as does my daughter. The rounded edges definitely make them lovely and fit snuggly for sure!! Could you please tell me the brand name of your very cute iron. Thank you so much for the video.
I LOVE this tutorial. 😁Just finished making 22 cozies for Christmas gifts. I used 10-inch squares to accomodate larger bowls. Instead of using the spray baster I quilted my fabric to the batting with 2-inch rows and a dedcorative wave stitch - this took some time but I like the look and wanted the batting to stay secured to the fabric after washing. Thanks for clear and easy-to-follow instructions!
Thank you for your tutorial! I'm about to give this a shot. I love the look of the rounded corners compared to others I have seen. I also wanted to say I love the speed of your video. You gave just the info I need amd it shows clearly what to do. Too many videos either skip important info or they drag it out with too much talking and wasted time. Your's was just the right amount of everything. I will have to check out more of your tutorials! Thank you! ♡
I made some for our two daughters to take to their college dorm rooms. They use their microwave a lot and these help them not to get burned. Thank you.
I have had a huge request for the bowl cozy for Christmas gifts this s year..I have made about 30 of them. Yours are beautiful. I like ve the rounded edge. I have discovered that you can not use spray adhesive if you are going to use these in the microwave and if you do not round the edges you can se the flaps to pull out of the microwave. However variety is the spice of life!!
so glad you made this cause I was going to buy a template for 34.00 and then you did this and love all your videos but was wondering if you made them bigger do you ever change the size of the darts? Thanks and have a great day
I wished I watched your video first! It thoroughly and easily explains how to make a bowl cozy. (L Luckily, I only made one cozy with a different video instruction.) I love the format with the music, fun and exciting presentation and fast forwards! You're great! I'm going to check out your other DIYs!
I am so glad you did a tutorial on these because I tried todo dome a couple of yrs ago and I got so confused I just put it away. Thank you so much for showing it at an easier way! I love all your tutorials!! I’ve been watching you for a long time now!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
my neighbor made a few of these things i love it. i don't put the cozy in the microwave i use the cozy like a hot-mit. still works the same. thanks for your talent. hugs
Thanks for showing the rounded parts, I made us some a couple of years ago and we use them a lot, but I don't put them in the microwave, we heat up our soup or whatever and then I use those little hot pads for hands and open the microwave and put the bowl in the cozy after I put it on the tray next to the hot bowl and then take it out. I just don't want a fire or scorching. It probably wouldn't, but I have heard so many stories and I don't trust the batting to not have scrim and the other kind costs so much. Thanks for your 12 days of last minute Christmas gifts, I am going to make the fleece neck warmers for gifts tomorrow.
Great tutorial! Unfortunately, it was to small for my soup bowls. Mine are square and the bottom measured 4". This 9x9 finished had a bottom that measured 3" so my question is, should I add 1 inch to my starting square? Dumb question I know but I'm really bad at math!
Thank you for this tutorial. It was done really well. I like the way your pattern broke it down into two main pieces rather than working with all four layers at once. Very fun and easy.
So do I, so this is perfect for me as well as for some of my friends who also have the condition. I wonder if the local hospitals, especially the VA, would be interested in donations of these cozies for arthritis patients, too?
I want to tell you how wonderful your instructions are! I am not the best sewer there is but your instructions, especially using the marker, made making these pot holders so much easier to sew. I have visited other websites but found yours more practical. Thanks you very much.
I have seen many patterns for a bowl cozy but yours is the simplest to make and understand. I am planning on making some for gifts today. Thanks for a great pattern!
Absolutely love your tutorial very simple and easy especially for first time sewers. I will be making some of these and teaching my granddaughter how to make them as well.
I loved this and I am even making one for my teacher tho the first time I did it I accidentally cut 8" instead of 9" but its still cute and fits a small bowl witch can be used for small servings for ice cream but its awesome my mom made some before and then(because its mothers day and se likes sewing) i decided to make one and planing on making another you did good with instructions ;-;
This is the best bowl cozy video! Thank you. I have been making them by your method for a few years. They wash and dry just fine. Someone wanted "my" pattern so I just double-checked your demo to be sure I tell her the right one to watch. It's still the best one.
Tracey; I would just try one with 2 by 1. You just want a dip. Larger would be a deeper 'dive". Sorry, senior moment. You just want the little dip. Bigger dart means deep 'Hole".
This was so much fun to make, I also made the bowls today, you are a great teacher of sewing, you don't leave anything out, such fun sewing with you🧵🧷🕳️
DONT use spray baste, or batting with scrim if you are microwaving these. You must use a scrim free batting, like Pelon wrap and zap, and spray baste will also catch fire in the microwave.
I'm sure you noticed, Livinnpjs, that the spray basting she used is environmentally friendly, odorless and does not contain flammable propellant. The more "nonnatural" things we can keep out of the microwave the better. If using a regular basting spray just wash it before use.
I am so sad!! I made 8 bowl cozies to give to my children today for Christmas. I used 100% cotton thread and fabric. I used Wrap and Zap. I used the same non-flammable spray Vanessa used. This morning, before wrapping them up to give as gifts, I put one in the microwave, just to be sure it was safe. It burned!! Throw them all away?? And now my children don't have Christmas gifts! I could just cry.
Sorry to hear that! We don’t use the microwave so I just use them to hold hot or cold bowls. How long did you put it in for? Was there an actual bowl with soup in it or did you just place the bowl cozy in there by itself. I’m sure there are several factors that contributed to it. I wouldn’t throw them away. Just include a note that says don’t heat in microwave, etc.
I have watched multiple tutorials for bow cozies. Yours is the easiest one to follow with the clearest explanations and video demos! Bravo! I will watch more of your videos since they are easy to follow! 🙂
You must be a mind reader! I have been wanting to make one of these, and when I looked at my iPad this morning there it was!! I love how you rounded the corners! Thanks for another great video, Vanessa! 🎄
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!
I made a couple after watching your video, and my hubs thought they were great. So great in fact that he said I should make 6 for our sons family (an extra 2 for when we are there), 4 for our sons in-laws so they have the 2 extra when the granddaughters are there, 6 for the lake and 2 for home..... I am having fun making them though and coming up with ways to use my fabric stash. Thanks! I always enjoy your vids.
Getting cotton is a challenge with the COVID19 mask making, I ordered a lot of cotton online and it take up to a couple weeks to receive (from Joanne’s). I also ordered cotton on amazon and received more quickly. Also Joanne’s fabric in my area is now open and did not have much selection in the store, however I struck gold when they had the 100% for our favorite football team. I believe you will have more selection right now ordering online. I stopped making masks for a while and now will follow the craftygemini tutorial......very excited!
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.
Thanks!
Thank you...guess what I was going to ask 😅
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💕
😊 There are a lot of people that should not do tutorials, but you are not one of them!😊 you are one of the best! You are informative, direct, and real. I've enjoyed the 2 tutorials I've watched. I'm looking forward to watching more, keep up the great work!
I made about 30 of these 1 year for coworkers, and boy I got wonderful comments/feedback on their surprise and appreciation for them. Some came to me the following year in wants of purchase to be able to gift to their own family and friends.
Simplest tutorial I've seen. Thorough yet concise, not exceedingly "wordy" nor boring. Well done!
Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
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.
That's a great idea. Thanks for the tip!
What kind of betting to use? Is it the heat resistance and 100%cotton.
@@manjitvirdee9183 probably the wrap n zap from Pellon or something similar (however hers seems to behave better)
What size cuts do you use for the 10 and 11 inch cozies? For the 9 inch she used 2 inches on one side and 1 inch on the other. Thank you!
@@barbarajohannessohn9267 I believe it's the same.
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:-)!
Of course I am able to create these Bowl Cozys on my own by now, but I much prefer having Vanessa's company while sewing! Throughout the years, you reign supreme! Your tutorials always ensure success! Thank you CG for all that you do for your loyal followers!
Thanks so much! 🙏🏽❤️😘
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!
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 meetings.....the 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 narrative.....) Best wishes to you and your family at this trying time. Annandale, Minnesota sewer & quilter. :-)
This is a really well presented tutorial! Explicit, covers all the basics, and addresses the rounded corners. Absolutely a treasure. Thank you So much!!!
I conceded myself a pretty good seamstress until I tried to follow along with one of these bowel cover videos. THE NUMBER ONE STEP that isn't included is the amount of timing that really needs to be explained. It would have made this project so much easier. Iam not criticizing anyone. It's just the one thing that I feel would have made my first bowel cover so much easier. Thank you for the information you shared with me.
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.
One of the best tutorials on bowl cozies. I love the rounded.
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!
I've made hundreds of these. This is the best tutorial out there. Some are too detailed/slow moving. Some are so quick you can't follow the process. As always - Crafty Gemini rocks!!
Hi. Could you plz advise me how to sew over the very thick parts, thankyou. My machine just cant do it. :(
@@suelong6350 when I make them I use a bigger needle. Maybe even a Jean's needle depending on your fabric
Sue Ob
Try turning your flywheel by hand to get through the thick seam allowances. Also, as already noted, use a larger needle. I would also press the seam allowances open if your machine is having a very difficult time handling the bulk.
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This is exactly what I was looking for. I especially like how you round the corners. I haven't seen that before and feel like it has a much more polished look.
Excellent direction...step by step without assuming everyone has been sewing for years. This will help a great many people. Wonderful! Thank you.☺
I love the way you instruct. Very simple and repeated in just the right instances.
I haven’t been on my sewing machine for probably 40 years, but I made your bowl cozy and it beautiful. Need more practice , but I’m excited. Thanks for the video
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!
I just made one. OMG the easiest thing I'v ever made and I've been sewing for 40 years. Thank you so much, your instructions were perfect!
Glad to help! Happy sewing!
I received a bowl cozy from one of my clients this year for christmas. I love it! She learned how to make it by watching your video. I was wondering if you could do a video on how to make a pan cozy? 8"x8" or 9"x9" brownie pan or a 11"x7" pan. thanks
These surely have been around for years but I'm just getting around to making some for those who are home with flu and such. My family members are telling me they sure could use some so here I am, 1 wk before Christmas, in the middle of maniac sewing marathons 😁
Thank-you! This was so much easier than going out to buy a template! Can’t wait to get started! The idea to use for popcorn was great!
WOW!!! I'm so glad I found you!! You are an excellent teacher, everything is explained well & simple to understand!!! I have not made any of these yet, but plan to do so soon. I am very confident I'll be able to do one or two with this video playing & then I'll be "off to the races" galloping along on my own!!!! Thank you so very much°
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 Projects.....We all need to make some Popcorn cozies today, as to prepare ourselves for the BIG REVEAL on Day #12 DIY Gift Project...... the COUNT DOWN starts now......Thanks Vanessa!! I have learned a great deal from your generous sharing of your DIY projects.
God Bless and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Ken
Orlando, Florida, USA
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.
Thank you so much for this tutorial Vanessa, you are such a great instructor! I will surely be making some of these
This young lady was clear and concise,a pleasure to watch, 👏 bravo.
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.
My daughter, who does not sew, came over last night and wanted to duplicate a bowl cozy she had bought! Your tutorial was a great help and I think I've finally addicted her to fabric and sewing!!! We had great fun. Thank you so much for your video.
Love your site- like your "rounded" corners-much cuter! I like to buy "Layer Cakes"-pre-cute 10" squares. Saves time if your making gifts at Holiday time.
Great idea
Best bowl cozy out of 7 I have watched. Love the curved edge (especially if it is going to be a gift)
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial! :)
Love this. Easy to understand. I'm making them for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks so much.
Thank you for such clear directions and a video tutorial that we can see clearly. I made this today and showed it to my husband, He said that he often grabs a towel to put under the bowl but will use that now.
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.
I just came across this tutorial by accident, but a couple of months ago, I was searching for cozy's but didn't like what I found. I love the round corners much better, and the smaller size was also a nice choice. Thank you for sharing ❤ I'll be checking out your other videos anxiously.
I just found this video. Love how you make them instead of the traditional way. Have you ever done a tutorial on making a casserole cover? I would love to see that one done. Tfs
Love your manner of teaching - very precise. I made the bowl cozy and it's adorable and I like your idea of handing one out, as a house gift, a cozy with a dip. Looking forward to your next project.
Your style with rounded edges is what I was looking for!✨
An idea for the opening so it closes better. Start sewing at the edge of the fabric at a 90 degree angle from where your 1/4” seam will be. Sew in 1/4”, (probably 2-3 stitches),leave the needle down and rotate your fabric to the edge you will sew, and Stitch your seam1/4” from the edge as usual. When you come to the spot you want to finish, lift the presser foot with your needle down and rotate towards the edge of the fabric and sew off the fabric. This will help your unsewn sections to turn in so you won’t see where you left it open. Topstitch as usual.
Great suggestion
I love your videos. You make sewing so much easier. I have made bowl cozies, but my problem is your cozies look so much neater and easier to sew. I have been using the warm and something cotton batting. It seems so thick and I have a hard time sewing it even with the walking foot. I am fairly new to sewing. Can you please tell me what cotton batting you use. It looks thinner than what I have been using. Thank you.
Instead of using any batting, I just use one piece of cotton fabric and one of a cute colour polar fleece. Makes it much simpler and easier to sew, and still works just as well
Thank you. Whenever I am planning on sewing something I look for you. Your explanations and videos are easy to understand. Keep them going.
Yours is the best and easiest tutorial that I’ve seen love the round edges thanks .I’m going to try and make 1👍
It insulates the bowl to keep it cold or hot longer. I enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you!
Your videos are the bomb! Thank you so much for your service to the beginner community 😊
I just made 2 of these after watching the video. They came out soooo cute! I love how simple and easy these were to make. I got them done in less than an hour. My husband loves them! He'd never heard of a bowl cozy before. Thank you for making this video! I'm excited to make more in different sizes.
First time viewer here. Love the way you get going on the project quickly, instead of talking us to death prior to getting started. And the bowl cozy you made turned out great. I'll be making several for gifts. Many thanks for showing us how it's done.
Hi Vanessa I love your teaching style. I have followed you now for several years. Great to see how much your children have grown. Keep up the good work.
Bernice
Love this ❤️ thank you. My granddaughter had these when we went to visit. Excellent idea 👍
You are an excellent teacher. Your steps clear and the timing of steps move along nicely. Good work...a quilter in Calif.
I just love this! Never thought of a bowl cozy before, and I'm new to watching DIY videos. Thank you so much!
The round corners are the best! Everyone likes them better than the pointed corners. Love it!
Perfect!!! This is something I wanted to make a Christmas gifts this year and was about to search for a tutorial on these and boom here you have one!!!
This is something I didn't even know I needed until I stumbled across another video on making them. The other videos I've seen left the corners square. I think I like your rounded corners better. I'll be making a few of these as soon as I pick up some cotton batting.
I've made several of these and never thought to round the corners!
A tip: If the batting or wrap n zap is cut smaller than the fabric, the edges aren't as bulky when top stitching.
Darlene Frederick how much smaller would you recommend the batting to be? 1/4” on each side?
@@BLWSquared I have done 10" square for the fabric and 9" square for the batting.
Brilliant!
I prefer to leave the corners square so I have something to hold on to when removing a hot bowl from the microwave. I like that you use 9 inch squares since I use a microwave batting that comes in a 36-inch width. Nine inch bowls will give me 4 bowls, cutting across. Most tutorials use 10-inch squares, leaving me with only 3 bowls across with lots of wasted batting. GREAT JOB!
Gail Jernigan ...I piece my leftover batting..can use a zigzag or spray baste, but it works fine.
Hi Crafty Gemini,
I used your cozy pattern and love, love them as does my daughter. The rounded edges definitely make them lovely and fit snuggly for sure!!
Could you please tell me the brand name of your very cute iron. Thank you so much for the video.
I am pretty much a beginner quilter and this has got to be the best video ever. I really love the way you teach. You're awesome!
Love the rounded corners, great video 🤗
I LOVE this tutorial. 😁Just finished making 22 cozies for Christmas gifts. I used 10-inch squares to accomodate larger bowls. Instead of using the spray baster I quilted my fabric to the batting with 2-inch rows and a dedcorative wave stitch - this took some time but I like the look and wanted the batting to stay secured to the fabric after washing. Thanks for clear and easy-to-follow instructions!
I made these turned out great everybody wants some gave as presents instead of spray baste I used Elmers glue just around the edges works great.
Thank you for your tutorial! I'm about to give this a shot. I love the look of the rounded corners compared to others I have seen. I also wanted to say I love the speed of your video. You gave just the info I need amd it shows clearly what to do. Too many videos either skip important info or they drag it out with too much talking and wasted time. Your's was just the right amount of everything. I will have to check out more of your tutorials! Thank you! ♡
Whoo hoo, I made one! Thanks for the great instructions, I’m so happy I had a go.
Best tutorial on Cozies! I watched one and they didn't stress the one and two inch markings and they didn't turn out. Love our Crafty Gemini!
I was just getting ready to find a tutorial for this for a Secret Santa gift and then I got the notification 😁😂 perfect timing!!!
I made some for our two daughters to take to their college dorm rooms. They use their microwave a lot and these help them not to get burned. Thank you.
I have had a huge request for the bowl cozy for Christmas gifts this s year..I have made about 30 of them. Yours are beautiful. I like ve the rounded edge. I have discovered that you can not use spray adhesive if you are going to use these in the microwave and if you do not round the edges you can se the flaps to pull out of the microwave. However variety is the spice of life!!
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I've made many of these from your tutorials I give them for gifts and everyone loves them
so glad you made this cause I was going to buy a template for 34.00 and then you did this and love all your videos but was wondering if you made them bigger do you ever change the size of the darts? Thanks and have a great day
I wished I watched your video first! It thoroughly and easily explains how to make a bowl cozy. (L
Luckily, I only made one cozy with a different video instruction.) I love the format with the music, fun and exciting presentation and fast forwards! You're great! I'm going to check out your other DIYs!
I think I’ll try to make a little plastic or cardboard template to mark the darts to save measuring. Same for corners, maybe ?
I am so glad you did a tutorial on these because I tried todo dome a couple of yrs ago and I got so confused I just put it away. Thank you so much for showing it at an easier way! I love all your tutorials!! I’ve been watching you for a long time now!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Fantastic! Thank you for doing this tutorial. I've been wanting to do this project for a while now. You do such a great job teaching.
my neighbor made a few of these things i love it. i don't put the cozy in the microwave i use the cozy like a hot-mit. still works the same. thanks for your talent. hugs
What an awesome idea! I've never thought of this! Great job explaining!
Thanks for showing the rounded parts, I made us some a couple of years ago and we use them a lot, but I don't put them in the microwave, we heat up our soup or whatever and then I use those little hot pads for hands and open the microwave and put the bowl in the cozy after I put it on the tray next to the hot bowl and then take it out. I just don't want a fire or scorching. It probably wouldn't, but I have heard so many stories and I don't trust the batting to not have scrim and the other kind costs so much. Thanks for your 12 days of last minute Christmas gifts, I am going to make the fleece neck warmers for gifts tomorrow.
Great tutorial! Unfortunately, it was to small for my soup bowls. Mine are square and the bottom measured 4". This 9x9 finished had a bottom that measured 3" so my question is, should I add 1 inch to my starting square? Dumb question I know but I'm really bad at math!
Thats what I would do. Width of bottom of bowl +4" of width to square?
Thank you for this tutorial. It was done really well. I like the way your pattern broke it down into two main pieces rather than working with all four layers at once. Very fun and easy.
Great idea for those who have Raynauds Disease because we cannot hold cold things.
So do I, so this is perfect for me as well as for some of my friends who also have the condition. I wonder if the local hospitals, especially the VA, would be interested in donations of these cozies for arthritis patients, too?
I want to tell you how wonderful your instructions are! I am not the best sewer there is but your instructions, especially using the marker, made making these pot holders so much easier to sew. I have visited other websites but found yours more practical. Thanks you very much.
I also use for popcorn or snacks but I put a coffee filter in it.
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I love your idea!
Excellent idea!
Nice, I am gonna use one to store my coffee filters in thanks to your idea.
Great idea
I have seen many patterns for a bowl cozy but yours is the simplest to make and understand. I am planning on making some for gifts today. Thanks for a great pattern!
We use ours all the time when we want to eat and watch TV at the same time. .hot or cold dishes!
Absolutely love your tutorial very simple and easy especially for first time sewers. I will be making some of these and teaching my granddaughter how to make them as well.
I loved this and I am even making one for my teacher tho the first time I did it I accidentally cut 8" instead of 9" but its still cute and fits a small bowl witch can be used for small servings for ice cream but its awesome my mom made some before and then(because its mothers day and se likes sewing) i decided to make one and planing on making another you did good with instructions ;-;
This is the best bowl cozy video! Thank you. I have been making them by your method for a few years. They wash and dry just fine. Someone wanted "my" pattern so I just double-checked your demo to be sure I tell her the right one to watch. It's still the best one.
I’ve made them at 12” for serving size bowls. Works great
do you still do the seams at 2 by 1 or did you increase those measurements
this is my question? is a 12" bowl still 2 by 1 or 4 by 2?
Radha; I would just try one with 2 by 1. You just want a dip. Larger would be a deeper 'dive". Sorry, senior moment.
You just want the little dip.
Tracey; I would just try one with 2 by 1. You just want a dip. Larger would be a deeper 'dive". Sorry, senior moment.
You just want the little dip. Bigger dart means deep 'Hole".
This was so much fun to make, I also made the bowls today, you are a great teacher of sewing, you don't leave anything out, such fun sewing with you🧵🧷🕳️
DONT use spray baste, or batting with scrim if you are microwaving these. You must use a scrim free batting, like Pelon wrap and zap, and spray baste will also catch fire in the microwave.
Livinnpjs thank you 👍🏼
Won't it wash out?
I'm sure you noticed, Livinnpjs, that the spray basting she used is environmentally friendly, odorless and does not contain flammable propellant. The more "nonnatural" things we can keep out of the microwave the better. If using a regular basting spray just wash it before use.
I am so sad!! I made 8 bowl cozies to give to my children today for Christmas. I used 100% cotton thread and fabric. I used Wrap and Zap. I used the same non-flammable spray Vanessa used. This morning, before wrapping them up to give as gifts, I put one in the microwave, just to be sure it was safe. It burned!! Throw them all away?? And now my children don't have Christmas gifts! I could just cry.
Sorry to hear that! We don’t use the microwave so I just use them to hold hot or cold bowls. How long did you put it in for? Was there an actual bowl with soup in it or did you just place the bowl cozy in there by itself. I’m sure there are several factors that contributed to it. I wouldn’t throw them away. Just include a note that says don’t heat in microwave, etc.
I have watched multiple tutorials for bow cozies. Yours is the easiest one to follow with the clearest explanations and video demos! Bravo! I will watch more of your videos since they are easy to follow! 🙂
Can you use flannel for this project instead of batting?
TRY one. 100 % flannel...from old flannel sheets? I would NOT microwave any of these . TOO messy.
You must be a mind reader! I have been wanting to make one of these, and when I looked at my iPad this morning there it was!! I love how you rounded the corners! Thanks for another great video, Vanessa! 🎄
Please don't microwave regular cotton batting. It still has synthetic scrim in it. Use a microwave safe batting like Wrap and Zap.
Not all cotton battings have a synthetic scrim. I use Quilter's Dream Cotton Batting and it has no scrim or synthetic fibers in it.
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Love your video. What size sewing machine needle do you use ?
How do I know which ones to use?
i had a hunch that the 'bowl' shouldn't go in the microwave. thanks for the tip.
Love the personal touches you used and the way you modified the pattern for better fit and small hands.
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!
I made a couple after watching your video, and my hubs thought they were great. So great in fact that he said I should make 6 for our sons family (an extra 2 for when we are there), 4 for our sons in-laws so they have the 2 extra when the granddaughters are there, 6 for the lake and 2 for home..... I am having fun making them though and coming up with ways to use my fabric stash. Thanks! I always enjoy your vids.
Getting cotton is a challenge with the COVID19 mask making, I ordered a lot of cotton online and it take up to a couple weeks to receive (from Joanne’s). I also ordered cotton on amazon and received more quickly. Also Joanne’s fabric in my area is now open and did not have much selection in the store, however I struck gold when they had the 100% for our favorite football team. I believe you will have more selection right now ordering online. I stopped making masks for a while and now will follow the craftygemini tutorial......very excited!
Love the bowl cozies. I plan to make me some and my granddaughter who is exspecting in Feb.