Bowl Cozies

[quiltingaway]

Just a question for makers of bowl cozies. Most of the tutorials I've seen call for two layers of batting. The one I was gifted only has one layer and seems to work fine. I made a couple with two layers and they just seem harder to turn. Seems one layer of batting would be fine. What do you suggest - 1 layer of batting, or 2? Thanks.

[LauraP]

Re: Bowl Cozies

I use one unless its paper thin batting

[Carlie Wolf]

Re: Bowl Cozies

I've been using two layers of cotton batting. I can still feel the heat when I only use one.

[MHG Winnower]

Re: Bowl Cozies

I use only Pellon Wrap-N-Zap in the cosies and two layers. It is lighter than most, but provides the heat resistance and easier to turn and top stitch. Inexpensive at Walmarts. I buy it by the bolt and they deliver to my local store so no shipping cost.

[KPH]

Re: Bowl Cozies

I use two layers of Wrap and Zap, too.

[MillieS]

Re: Bowl Cozies

I only use one layer of batting.

[snippet]

Re: Bowl Cozies

two layers of all cotton batting for me. I can feel the heat otherwise. Plus I like the way they hold their shape better.

[Thimbelina]

Re: Bowl Cozies

Is your batting cut the same size as your fabrics? Is there a rule of thumb for the size of the darts? I am making 10" and 12" bowl cozies.

[Momofmonsters5]

Re: Bowl Cozies

I use craft gemini tutorial, I liked hers the best. She explains the darts.

[Ltoppins]

Re: Bowl Cozies

I use the 2” x 1” darts for a 10” bowl cozy. The direction of the darts is important to create the shape of the bowl.

[Kashu1958]

Re: Bowl Cozies

If you're going to use your cozie in the microwave, use Wrap n Zap...regular batting can cause a fire in microwaves.