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How to Make a Pot Holder

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Pot holders are an essential part of any well-stocked kitchen and prevent you from burning yourself on hot pots. Learn how to create your own pot holders in this free video series.

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Summary: Sewing is a very popular craft almost completely universally used. Its origin dates as far back as the Paleolithic Age (30,000 BC) and is usually used to make clothing or home furnishings today. There are several different methods and stitches involved with sewing that all serve a unique purpose depending on what is being made. In recent centuries, the advent of the sewing machine has made the process much easier and faster, and has allowed garment makers to make a superior product in almost half the time. Today most of the sewing that is done by hand is for repairing damaged garments or finishing those started by machines.

Within the world of sewing, you can make almost anything. Sewing projects make great gifts, and they give you bragging rights. Well, if you are looking for something practical to sew, learn how to sew a pot holder. Our expert will show you how to make a pot holder. She starts by showing you how to trace and cut your own pattern. Our expert goes through all the steps you need to know, from pinning to stitching. She even shows you how to make a flat to carry your pot holder in! So, if you are looking for an easy sewing project, learn how to sew a pot holder today!

About the Expert

Contact: candiland.com

Expert: A native of Miami Beach, clothing designer and costumer Candi Cane-Canncel is a definite craft maven. Whether painting, drawing, sewing, knitting, or doing mosaics, she loves art and beauty and making things fabulous. She has been featured on Craft Television shows on The DIY Network, HGTV, as well as TLC's "Faking It." In her spare time she can be found adorning something with glitter or knitting up a storm.

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