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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 picture shows the yellow colour. It would have to be something that could be washed and dried.
Hugs Jerri
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how would it handle heat? Any danger of melting?
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That's what I thought
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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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I used this fabric for a curtain in my bathroom .It matched my waffle shower curtain really nice lol hugs
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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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Hi Peg, Thank you for your suggestion. Can you buy neoprene fabric anywhere? I have not heard of it before.
Hugs Jerri
Hugs Jerri
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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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Thank you, I will see what I can find.
Hugs Jerri
Hugs Jerri
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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
hugs n love, Meg
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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
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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!
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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.
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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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
Hugs Jerri
It is expensive stuff anyway. $4.50 per square foot. I am sure your daughter will love it just the way it is.
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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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The point of this excercise is to make it entirely of cotton. Won't melt and has a low risk of flaming.
Thank you for your help. I may try something if I make another one.
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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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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.
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
http://www.everythingquilts.com/therma-flec-heat-resistant-fabric.aspx
Here's some and they have pre-quilted too that might help?
Here's some and they have pre-quilted too that might help?
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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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I do not believe the rug holder material is heat resistant.
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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 :-)