PopOver Potholder
Making the pattern pieces
Step 1: Using 2 legal size 11.5” X 17” papers, fold each separately in half lengthwise then again crosswise.
Step 2: From corner fold, measure up 4 ¾ “and mark with pencil. Do the same for the other folded edge. (on both pieces of paper)
Step 3: Using ruler, make a straight line out from your mark so that the 2 line intersect. (on each piece of paper)
Step 4: On the edge where the lines intersect, using a cup, mark a line so that the line is now a curve.
Step 5: With each pattern piece, measure out ½” from your marked edge. Also measure down from marked edge 2 ¼” towards the fold. Mark the spots.
Step 6: Draw a straight line from one spot to the other.
Step 7: Unfold the paper
Step 8: On one Pattern piece, cut out the darts- this is the Batting Pattern piece. The other one is the Fabric Pattern, mark the dart lines on these.
Cutting Instructions
Step 1: Depending on which type of batting you are using, cut two or three layers for the Batting Pattern
Step 2: Cut 2 pieces of fabric for the Fabric Pattern.
Sewing Instructions
Step 1: Start with the Batting pieces, with each layer, using a wide zig-zag stitch sew darts together.
Step 2: With the Fabric pieces, stitch the darts
Step 3: Pin Batting layers on the wrong side of one of the Fabric pieces. Stay- stitch close to edge.
Step 4: With right sides together, sew fabric pieces together- leaving an opening for turning. Turn out to right sides. Hand sew opening.
Step 5: Finish with any preferred stitching design.