Hi Cuties: I am thinking of making some of the long double pot holders for gifts. My concern is that they might be slippery when taking something out of the oven or microwave. My thought was to buy some of the skid protector fabric that you buy to put on the bottom of childrens pj's so they don't slip and fall. Its called white Grip Ttight Non slip Fabric. What do you think or do you have any other suggestions? I am just concerned that the casserole might slip out of your hands, so thought this might be safer?

The non-skid material I've used is not Heat Resistant, but I think it's a GREAT idea if we could locate some. Thanks! Charlotte :-)

don't know where you are but here in U.S. at the fabric stores (joanns and the like ) you can buy nonslip by the yard. It is the same thing you are talking about, but it is sold is for the purpose of laying under throw rugs. Can't remember the cost.

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by cfidl 10 Apr 2013

I do not believe the rug holder material is heat resistant.

Have you seen the silicone potholders and table mats? They look like rubber but are heat resistant to about 400 degrees and not very thick and not at all slippery. I think you could cut one of the square ones in half and sew it onto the palm area of your mitt.

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by jerrib 09 Apr 2013

I haven't seen anything like this, but will keep my eyes open for it. I have just seen the gloves etc, but they are too thick.

by rachap 09 Apr 2013

i don't know where you are but I have seen the 4" or so squares(tose are the ones not so thick) at some of the chain groceries, Wal Mart and Bed Bath & Beyond

by sewred 11 Apr 2013

http://www.everythingquilts.com/t...
Here's some and they have pre-quilted too that might help?

I am sure there is a stitch pattern that will work. Less dense, thick thread. Or possible candlewicking. It would definetely be a 2 hoop project. I am willing to try once I find a design. I think a thicker fabric like duck/canvas. It has to be stiff to retain the pattern. I also think it will have to be stitched over twice. Excellent project. I bet you could even make a simple design!

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by cfidl 09 Apr 2013

The point of this excercise is to make it entirely of cotton. Won't melt and has a low risk of flaming.

by jerrib 09 Apr 2013

Thank you for your help. I may try something if I make another one.

Jerri,
Sorry I didn't see this earlier. You should be able to get neoprene fabric by the yard or in sheets at places like JoAnn's Fabrics or Hobby Lobby. You could check other craft/hobby stores. I will look when I am out today and let you know if I find anything you could use.

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by jerrib 09 Apr 2013

Thank you rescuer: I did make one for my daughter without anything but fabric, so will see how it works for her. Don't worry about looking for something, I am not sure if I will make another one.
Hugs Jerri

by rescuer 09 Apr 2013

It is expensive stuff anyway. $4.50 per square foot. I am sure your daughter will love it just the way it is.

Jerri, I much prefer the shiny silver teflon fabric for the inside of potmits. The last time I went looking for some I had to buy ironing board covers to cut up. It is very safe for pot mits as it isn't slippery but it is very heat reflective, IMHO even better than insulbrite.
hugs n love, Meg

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by jerrib 25 Mar 2013

Hi Meg: I do have some of this for the inside of the potmits, I was looking for something for the outside to make it less slippery. Thank you
Hugs

by cfidl 09 Apr 2013

I like this idea. I am not fond of the stiff Warm company's product (can't remember what it is called). How about machine embroidery candlewicking? Then it can still remain cotton! I guess we would need some digitizing!

Hi Jerri, I have been putting a lot of thought to your question,cotton always is the best fabric to use,I would look around for some bumpy cotton fabric.hugs Heather

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by jerrib 25 Mar 2013

Thank you, I will see what I can find.
Hugs Jerri

Jerri, if you are wanting it not to slip from moving it. Have you thought of neoprene fabric? I have several pot holders made with just this fabric. I have had them for 10 years now and they still look good. I also put hot pots or pans on it. Just an idea. I hope you find what you are looking for. The non skid fabric for the pj's that goes into the dryer. I do not think it will work. The dryer gets hot but the store or oven is even hotter and might melt that fabric along with burning someone. Maybe someone else has an idea to help also. Peg

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by jerrib 24 Mar 2013

Hi Peg, Thank you for your suggestion. Can you buy neoprene fabric anywhere? I have not heard of it before.
Hugs Jerri

I used this fabric for a curtain in my bathroom .It matched my waffle shower curtain really nice lol hugs

I guess this really isn't the fabric I am thinking of. Its the stuff you would put on the bottom of kids pj's to make their feet non slippery.
I have also heard of a paint that you can just put your own dot's or lines or whatever to make something not so slippery.
Maybe someone has made one of these long pot holders and can tell us if they work well. I just don't want to make one for someone and their dinner end up on the floor. Maybe I am being overly concerned.

My only concern is that the non-slip fabric is made from polyester and if it get to close to an element it could melt and touch the skin. I guess if just adults are using it it would be fine.

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by jerrib 24 Mar 2013

It would be used just to take something out of an oven or microwave, so shouldn't be near any elements. the stuff you used on the bottom of kids pj's to make them non slip is the fabric I am thinking of and it stood up ok in the dryers.

What would be the difference of the material used for this long one verses the traditional ones? They are made out of 100% cotton material correct?

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by jerrib 24 Mar 2013

I just think because of it being a long piece instead of two small potholders, there might be more of a chance of the dish slipping out of your hands. It just for taking out of an oven or microwave.

how would it handle heat? Any danger of melting?

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by gerryb 24 Mar 2013

That's what I thought

by jerrib 24 Mar 2013

I am thinking of the stuff you put on the bottom of kids pj's that had feet, or slipper socks. You can put it in the dryer, so I thought it would withstand the heat taking something out of the oven or microwave.

Sorry should have added the picture of the pot holder idea

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