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Home » Microwave Potato Bag

Microwave Potato Bag

October 14, 2013 by Nanny 12 Comments

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Remember the Microwave Bowl Holder that I made some time back?  Well, the 100% cotton wadding I used was called ‘Warm Tater’ and on the paper wrap was  a Free Pattern for a Potato Bag.  I checked my Pins and sure enough, I had pinned a potato bag (so obviously thought it a great idea!!)
 
I purchased my ‘Warm Tater’ from our local Quilt Shop, Splash Into Craft, and of course I talked with the owner, Sue, about what I was doing with it, and together we checked the free pattern.  When I went shopping on Sunday, Sue had a surprise for me – she had managed to find this fabric, especially for me!!
I was so excited I just had to get it done so I could share it with you!
 
What you need:
 
Firstly, you need to measure your microwave.  The bag must be a full inch away from all the sides so that it can rotate freely.  I will make mine 9″ square.
 
So, take your measurement, double it and add 2″  ( mine will be 9″x 2 + 2″ = 20″)
Cut a piece of ‘Warm Tater’ the same size.
Cut a cotton fabric for the lining, the same size
 
I am not following the sewing instructions given because it won’t give the finish I want.
 
Let’s sew!
 
1.  Layer the lining fabric, right side up , main fabric , right    side down, and then the ‘Warm Tater’.
 
2.  Sew across the two narrow ends and turn to the right side.
3.  Topstitch each of the seams 1/4″ from the edge and then another row 1/8″ away.
4.  Quilt as desired –  I just did straight lines.
 
 
5.  Fold the strip lengthwise, right sides together to form your square (mine is 9″) – you will have some left over…
 
 
6.  Lift the top away and fold the bottom piece inwards so that it too is 9″.
 
7.  Lay the top piece back down and sew the seams starting and finishing with some reverse stitches to secure.
 
8. Finish and trim the seams and turn to the right side.
 
How cute is that!!
 
Here it is after being washed and dried – all ready to cook some potatoes for tea!  Yum!
 
 
Thank you Sue  and Splash into Craft – I love it!!
 
Now I happen to know, that if Sue has some requests, she will be happy to kit this up for you!!
Contact Sue   and tell her: you want to make a Potato Bag; your microwave measurements; and tell her Nanny sent you!
 
 
Until next time
Nanny xx

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Comments

  1. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says

    October 14, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Cool fabric how fun!

    Reply
    • Nanny@nannynotes2u says

      October 15, 2013 at 12:00 am

      Thanks Mel! It’s perfect isn’t it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jane from Lil Pip says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Great idea! Love the fabric.

    Reply
    • Nanny@nannynotes2u says

      October 15, 2013 at 12:01 am

      Thanks Jane! I love it too – was so happy when Sue popped it out! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pam @Threading My Way says

    October 16, 2013 at 2:35 am

    I didn’t know you could microwave potatoes in a bag. Shows how much I cook!!! It’s the perfect fabric.

    Reply
    • Nanny@nannynotes2u says

      October 16, 2013 at 9:45 am

      Me either Pam! I love the fabric too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. danielle wulfing says

    March 23, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    How do you wash it?

    Reply
    • Nanny@nannynotes2u says

      March 29, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Hi Danielle! You wash it in the machine – it is made from cotton and quilted! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Charlotte Thompson says

    December 12, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    Thanks so much! Just what I was looking for!

    Reply
    • Nanny says

      January 7, 2020 at 9:08 pm

      Thanks Charlotte – enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Susan says

    August 12, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Are u using an all cotton batting ?

    Reply
    • Nanny says

      March 22, 2022 at 9:48 am

      Hi Susan! Yes I used 100% cotton wadding called Warm Tater.

      Reply

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