How To Make A Denim Pocket Potholder

Today’s feature tip is another good one from My Recycled Bags with Recycled Denim Potholder…

Old recycled denim makes great potholders. All you need is an old pair of jeans, some cotton for padding and I added a piece of insul-bright. Insul-bright is an inexpensive reflective material that is designed for providing padding for potholders, oven mitts etc. Use only 100% cotton towels and cotton crafting batting.

Do not use polyester batting or towels as the heat passes right through that material. I paid less than a dollar for a small piece of insul-bright so I figure this is a bargain to provide a good insulation for my potholder. Plus I have leftovers for my future oven mitt project.

The finished item is about 8″ square and it’s a very cute way to repurpose some old jeans and make something useful for around the house.

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