If you’re in search of a quick and painless sewing project, then look no further than this pot holder pattern for square kitchen pot holders, perfect for all sewing levels.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Active Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Sewing
Cuisine: International
Keyword: free pot holder pattern, kitchen pot holders, pot holder pattern, square pot holders
4piecesfabric, of approximately 7 1/2" by 7 1/2" 2 for the body and 2 for the pocket
2piecesbatting, of approximately 7 1/2" by 7 1/2"1 for the body and 1 for the pocket
1piecebinding strip, 40" long and 2" wide or double-sided bias tape plus a little more for the hanging loop, or use ribbon instead
1piecedouble sided tape
Instructions
Print the pattern, cut out the pieces, and transfer them onto fabrics as indicated in the pattern. Cut the fabrics.
Get the fabric pieces and the batting for the body and stick them together using double-sided tape so there will be no shifting during the quilting process. Start by placing one of the fabrics wrong side up, add the double-sided tape then top the fabric with batting. Add double-sided tape to the batting and top with the other fabric, right side up.
Repeat the process for the pocket.
Quilt both panels with your preferred quilting method. I opted for simply running parallel lines, about 3/4" apart.
Add binding to the top of the pocket piece with a seam allowance of 1/4".
Place the pocket over the main body piece. If needed, keep them together with a large pin.
Sew binding around the entire potholder. If you need help with sewing bias tape or binding on square or rectangular shapes, this tutorial for sewing mitered corners with bias tape is a great inspiration. The same method applies to bias binding too.
Add a piece of binding or some ribbon to the top of the main body, for the loop. Press, and run a short line of stitches to keep it in place.
Give the potholder a good press and you're good to go!