How To Sew a Skillet Handle Cover | Free Printable Pattern
These skillet handle covers are really handy, along with a hot pot lid holder (free pattern here), to pick up a heavy cast iron pan.
I worked on this pattern and different methods for assembling until I had a cover that looked polished and professionally finished. It comes together a little differently than other patterns out there. I hope you enjoy this free pattern.
Materials
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- Outer and lining fabric (cotton or linen are ideal)
- Thermal batting (a heat-resistant batting such as Insul-Bright is ideal. Alternatively, you can use two or three layers of a regular cotton batting but I would suggest using temporary fabric glue or a basting stitch to secure the layers together so they’re easier to sew)
- Thread
Tools
- Sewing machine
- Walking foot (I recommend using one when working with batting)
- Point turner
- Pins or clips
- Iron
- Scissors
How to sew a skillet handle cover
Step 1
Print your free pattern and cut it out.
Press your fabric (don’t press your batting) before cutting to ensure your cuts are accurate.
You’ll need:
- Outer & lining – cut 4 pieces (2 for outside & 2 for lining)
- Batting – cut 2 pieces
Step 2
Place your two pieces of lining, right sides together.
Center the batting pieces on the wrong sides of your lining pieces. Make sure there is equal spacing from the edge of the batting to the edge of the lining all around the curved edge.
If you prefer, you can use a couple of pins or temporary fabric spray to hold the batting in place as you sew.
Stitch around the sides and top of the lining, sewing about 1/8” inside the batting to catch it as you sew.
Step 3
Press the seam open along the two sides.
Trim the excess fabric around your seams, tapering out as you get toward the bottom edge.
With the seams open, fold the bottom hem to the wrong side, following the edge of the batting. Press into place.
Step 4
Place your two outer pieces of fabric with right sides together.
Center your batting pattern piece on the back of an outer piece and use a temporary fabric pen to trace around it.
This will make it easy to get a consistent seam allowance.
You should stitch about 1/8” inside this line (just as you did when sewing the batting to the lining).
Step 5
Press the seam open.
Trim the excess fabric around your seams, tapering out as you get toward the bottom edge.
With the seams open, fold the bottom edge toward the wrong side and press, creating a 1/2” hem.
Flip the outer sleeve right side out and use a point turner to push the seams out.
Quickly run the iron over the seams, then roll them between your fingers while the fabric is still warm. This will help smooth the seam.
Step 6
Nest the lining inside the outer sleeve and use a point turner to make sure it’s fully set in.
Line up the bottom edges and adjust the hems as needed so they line up.
Use the tip of your iron to press the bottom hem.
Step 7
Top-stitch around the bottom hem.
Lightly iron your cover to remove any creases.
Your skillet handle cover is complete!
