When winter comes around, our dinner menu changes a bit. I tend to
add a lot of soups to the menu. Not just because they are tasty, but
because a big pot a soup can make two or three meals in our home.
And when I can pull out a pre-made meal from the freezer, I'm a happy
camper. But heating up that meal can be a bit of a challenge. We
don't always have time to set a frozen soup on the stovetop and let it
thaw.
Sometimes it is easier to use the microwave to heat the soup. That
is why I am loving the microwave bowl cozy pattern.
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***Disclaimer***
Sew Simple Home is not responsible for issues that may arise from using
your own Microwave Bowl Cozy. Please make sure that ALL materials
are made with 100% cotton including fabric, thread, and batting. Do
not use cozy for more than 4 minute intervals to avoid scorching of any
kind. You are at your own risk when creating and using. Do not
leave unattended when in use.
I can put frozen, canned or leftover soup in a bowl, set in the cozy
and microwave. My kids can pull them out of the microwave with now
problem.
Or I can heat up my lunch and put it in the microwave bowl cozy and enjoy reading a book by the fire or chatting
on the couch without burning my fingers or having to use a
dirty pot holder.
What kind of batting do you use for a bowl cozy?
Just like the
Microwave Potato Sack, make sure that you use only 100% cotton materials, batting and
thread. Anything that goes in the microwave needs to be
cotton. Polyesters and other synthetic fibers will melt or burn in
the microwave.
Even cottons can burn if they are heated for more than 3-4 minutes in
the microwave. So make sure to watch your microwave if you place
the cozy in it.
I personally like to use
Pellon Natural Wrap n Zap as my batting in a microwave cozy. It is heat resistant and
won't burn or scorch if used for short increments.
You don't have to heat the cozy if you'd rather not. You can just
heat your soup first and use the cozy more like a pot holder to keep the
heat from scorching your table tops or hands.
How do I wash microwave bowl cozy?
I recommend washing your fabric before sewing. Since 100% cottons
shrink. Otherwise your cozy will shrink and the dimensions will be
off.
You can launder your Microwave Bowl Cozy, just like you would the DIY tortilla warmer, by throwing it into the washing machine. Just make sure to line dry it so it doesn't shrink.
What are the measurements of a bowl cozy?
Every pattern is different. Our free pattern comes out to be 8.75" x 8.75" once sewn. This pattern will fit standard size soup bowls.
Can you use flannel for bowl cozy?
Yes, as long as it is 100% cotton flannel. Whatever style or weave of cotton fabric you pick, it HAS TO BE 100% cotton. Otherwise it will burn, melt, scorch or catch fire in the microwave.
The same for the thread. It has to be 100% cotton as well.
How to Make Microwave Bowl Cozy
Materials Needed
- Free Bowl Cozy Sewing Pattern - download at the end of the post
- (2) quarter yard squares of 100% Cotton
- 1/4 yard of 100% Cotton Batting
- 100% cotton thread
Step 1
Cut out 2 bowl cozies in the cotton fabric and 2 in batting. Place
one batting piece on a flat surface and one cotton fabric over the top
with the right side up.
Stitch a crisscross pattern from one corner of the cozy to the
other. Repeat across the other side.
Fold the right sides of one of the v-shaped openings together. Stitch
from the point to the ends to create a dart. Repeat with all of the
v-shaped openings.
Trim down each of the darts to remove the bulk.
Repeat steps 1-3 with the remaining cotton and batting piece.
With Right Sides Together (RST), place the two bowl cozy pieces
together. Matching the pointed edges and darts. Pin in
place.
Mark a 2" opening with pins on one of the straight edges.
Step 5
Stitch around the bowl cozy at 1/4". Making sure to leave the 2"
opening.
Trim down the corners and edges to reduce bulk.
Turn the cozy right side out through the 2" opening. Press.
Pin the opening closed. Topstitch around the entire cozy.
Press.
That's it! Now place your favorite bowl inside the cozy and enjoy a
yummy bowl of soup.
How long can you microwave a bowl cozy?
I recommend that you only microwave the cozy for 2-3 minute intervals. Never heat it longer than 4 minutes at a time. Any longer and it can still scorch the material.
Heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove from microwave, stir. And repeat.
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download.
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***Disclaimer***
Sew Simple Home is not responsible for issues that may arise from using
your own Microwave Bowl Cozy. Please make sure that ALL materials
are made with 100% cotton including fabric, thread, and batting. Do
not use cozy for more than 4 minute intervals to avoid scorching of any
kind. You are at your own risk when creating and using. Do not
leave unattended when in use.
How do you know how big to make the darts on the bowl cozy so they are all the same size?
ReplyDeleteYou can download the free pattern and all the darts are the same size.
DeleteI used cotton fabric batting and thread , I sent this to my sister she said it was smoldering but didn’t catch fire I’m wondering what happened? Maybe wet potatoes ? Anyone else have this happen
ReplyDeleteThat can still happen. That is why it is recommended to use in 3 minute increments.
DeleteWhy is there a rounded corner pattern and straight edge corner pattern in the patterns?
ReplyDeleteTwo different styles you can choose from.
DeleteWhen they are washed they go flat how can you stop this
ReplyDeleteNot sure what you mean by they go flat. Any fabric once washed will change shape a bit. If you added the correct batting it should hold its shape.
DeleteIf you use the material recommended for potholders do you still need to double it. Can’t remember what it’s called.
ReplyDeleteI use 100% cotton wrap n zap and do 2 layers. So year 2 layers for extra heat protection of the hands. Whatever you use, make sure it is microwave friendly or someone may zap it in the microwave and either melt the material or start a fire. Not good.
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