This is a how-to publication on making your own hot pads

Haws, Susan

Olsen, Ronda

Proctor, Debra

English

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    Sewing and Textiles extension.usu.edu                                                                                                             FL/ST/Construction/2009/106pr               Project Skill: Straight stitching, curved stitching and 5/8″ seams         Life Skills: Learning to learn, decision making                                                                Level: 1  Easy Hot Pad Susan Haws, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Summit County Debra Proctor, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Wasatch County  Ronda Olsen, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Uintah County         Supplies needed:                                              8 ½" Insul-BrightTM batting 8 ½" cotton batting     9" fabric  Matching thread           1 small plastic ring Sewing machine Basic sewing supplies (see Fact Sheet FL/ST/construction 2007/101)            Step # 1   Cut 1 - 8 1/2" Square of Insul-Bright TM batting   Cut 1 - 8 1/2" Square of cotton batting   Cut 2 - 9" Squares of Fabric Diagram Key:      Batting     Insul-Bright    Right side    Wrong side         Cutting instructions: Step #1  Place Cotton batting square on wrong side of the fabric square. Place Insul-Bright TM on wrong side of the other fabric square.      Step #2  Machine quilt both of the squares. One square with a straight stitching and the other with a curved free hand design keeping the fabric and batting flat.     Step #3  Pin quilted squares right sides together         Step #4  Stitch a 5/8" seam starting 2 inch from the edge. Backstitch at the beginning and sew to 5/8 "from the edge of the fabric. Lower the needle in the down position and pivot the hot pad. Continue sewing a 5/8" seam around the hot pad pivoting at each corner. Leave a 4" opening and backstitch.     Step #5  Clip corners of the hot pad to the stitching line but not through it. Press flat to set the seam.        Hot pad construction:       Step #6  Turn the square to the right side making sure the corners and sides are pulled completely out.   Press    Step #7  Tuck seam allowance in and pin closed. Top-stitch using the edge of the presser foot as a guide. Pivot at each corner and over lap 4 to 5 stitches.      Step #8  Hand stitch small plastic ring in on corner of hot pad.    Utah State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of illegal discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability, and veteran’s status. USU’s policy also prohibits dis-crimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and academic related practices and decisions. Utah State University employees and students cannot—because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,  or veteran’s status—refuse to hire; discharge; promote; demote; terminate; discriminate in compensation; or discriminate regarding terms, privileges, or conditions of employment, against any person otherwise qualified. Employees and students also cannot discriminate in the classroom, residence halls, or in on/off campus, USU-sponsored events and activities.  This publication is issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work. Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Noelle E. Cockett, Vice President for Extension and Agriculture, Utah State University.   

Easy Hot Pad

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