Sewing a Baked Potato Bag for Microwave + Poem

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SEWING A BAKED POTATO BAG FOR MICROWAVE

Date Posted: 09:38:41 03/05/04 Fri
Author: susan50
Subject: potato bags?

When making the potato bags do u use quilt batting to make the padding.. also do u put a fastener at the top. Do U sprinkle it with water or what when u cook the potatoes? would like to make some of these for an upcoming show..ty in advance

[> Re: potato bags? -- miel, 10:10:24 03/05/04 Fri [1]

couldn't find the poem but found the directions you add to the bag, hope this helps.

BAKED POTATO BAG

This simple bag creates a "just right" baked potato in your microwave. The inside is well done, yet moist, while the skin remains tender. The bag will cook one to four medium sized potatoes at once.

Simply wash and dry your Potatoes. DO NOT PRICK!! wrap the potatoes in a paper towel and place in bag. Microwave as instructed by your manufacturer, usually 8 to 15 min. Time will vary per microwave.

When serving, do not cut with knife, simply use a fork. potatoes will be very fluffy.

let the bag air dry.

ENJOY!!

[> Re: potato bags? -- CrazeeMoi, 10:24:25 03/05/04 Fri [1]

here some instructions.....
http://www.creativesalon.com/EZ-PhotoAl ... index.html
http://www.creativesalon.com/freebies.html

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Date Posted: 20:28:49 05/18/04 Tue
Author: Melinda
Subject: Potato Bag

Has anyone made these yet? You use them in the microwave. I thought I read a post but can't find it. Went to the archives search and put in potato bag and still did not see it. Need a little help. THanks.

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[> Re: Potato Bag -- sara, 18:14:36 05/31/04 Mon [1]
I like that idea. it is new and different. Another gift to make for family and friends.
sara thanks you all for sharing

[> Re: Potato Bag -- Judi, 21:00:14 05/18/04 Tue [1]
Melinda,
I have never made these but found the instructions
at this site ......
http://www.sewincredible.com/freebies.html
Have Fun!
Judi

[> Re: Potato Bag -- miel, 23:56:19 05/18/04 Tue [1]
I've made quite a few of them, I used a cotton material with bright vegetables on it so you don't have to embroder the potatoe. I have given them to my friends and everyone loves them, they also use them for sweet potatoes. Murielle
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POEM FOR SPUD BAG
Date Posted: 22:34:22 06/09/04 Wed
Author: miel
Subject: Poem for spud bag please??

Can anyone make up a small poem for the potato bag please.
Miel

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[> Re: Poem for spud bag please?? -- jenjoy, 03:11:39 06/10/04 Thu [1]
ooooh...I can't recall...what is the potato bag?

[> Re: Poem for spud bag please?? -- miel, 15:20:03 06/10/04 Thu [1]
here the a site that has a picture.
http://www.creativesalon.com/freebies.html
Miel

[> Re: Poem for spud bag please?? -- jenjoy, 17:17:33 06/10/04 Thu [1]
I feel really stupid for asking this but is the baked potato in a bag supposed to be a bag to keep the potato warm? The example is adorable but I want to make sure before I try a poem...sorry to be a dork.

[> Re: Poem for spud bag please?? -- Crafty43, 17:21:10 06/10/04 Thu [1]
This is awesome. I live in potato country in Maine. In fact I can look out my window and see the fields. Jenjoy, if you click on the picture on the left with the saying it gives you the directions. Happy Crafting!

[> Re: Poem for spud bag please?? -- jenjoy, 14:39:47 06/11/04 Fri [1]

If you want a perfect tater
Tender, moist and cooked
Place it in the bag
Then go and read your book
When the microwave
Has cooked it for a spell
Open up the bag
And you'll be pleased as hell!

Oh-I'm sorry...I meant to write this as the ending:

After the mircrowave
Has cooked it a set time
You'll find you have a tater
That's tastin' mighty fine!
©Jennifer Byerly

[> Re: Poem for spud bag please?? -- miel, 17:24:46 06/11/04 Fri [1]
Thank you, I knew You would come with some thing good.
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Date Posted: 17:42:09 06/25/04 Fri
Author: Carol
Subject: Microwave Potato Bags

Does anyone know a link for the pattern idea? I have seen them at craft shows. I saw that someone had quilted material. Will acrylic lined fabric work? I would think it would be very hot when touched.

Is there a link and a poem to attach?
Thanks

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[> Re: Microwave Potato Bags -- Patty, 18:34:37 06/25/04 Fri [1]

Here's the link:

http://www.sewincredible.com/freebies.html

[> [> Re: Microwave Potato Bags -- Carol, 19:11:14 06/25/04 Fri [1]
Thanks for the link. Guess acrylic is okay if it is lined. hmmmm....So, now, any Tatar baker poets out there?

A short and sweet saying about do not prick the baked potato and follow microwave instructions for baking potato might be included....I am no poet and don't try to be. So.......please

[> Re: Microwave Potato Bags -- jenjoy, 21:33:13 06/25/04 Fri [1]
hmmmmm....I wrote a microwave potato bag poem not too long ago but I don't believe I saved it...'cause I can't find it now. Did anyone happen to save it so I can put it in my files? Thanks...Jen

[> Re: Microwave Potato Bags -- melinda, 22:06:01 06/25/04 Fri [1]

I don't have the poem but would love it. I am using cotton material from Wally World. I used the grapes, beautiful red apples on a navy background, ivy and some red hat material. If I have to say so myself, they look nice. I have to get more. I don't have near enough but wanted to be sure I could this. Once my dumb brain caught on it was easy. Like I tell everyone------pictures and maybe instructions. If you send just instructions, they have to be really easy or explicit.

Thanks ladies for all your help. I look forward to seeing that potato poem.
(See above.)

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CAUTION INFO & MORE - MICROWAVE POTATO BAG

Date Posted: 22:55:55 11/17/04 Wed
Author: miel
Subject: Potato Bag????

Can anyone make me a tag for my Potato bags, this is what I add to it.

INFORMATION TAG FOR BAKED POTATO BAG


BAKED POTATO BAG
This simple bag creates a "just right" baked
potato in your microwave. The inside is well
done, yet moist, while the skin remains tender.
The bag will cook one to four medium sized
potatoes at once.
Simply wash and dry your Potatoes.
DO NOT PRICK!! wrap the potatoes in a paper
towel and place in bag. Microwave as
instructed by your manufacturer, usually 8 to
15 min. Time will vary per microwave.
When serving, do not cut with knife,
simply use a fork. potatoes will be very fluffy.
let the bag air dry.
ENJOY!!

Thank You
Murielle

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Re: Potato Bag???? -- p31iwish, 12:10:01 11/18/04 Thu [1]

LINK FOR DIRECTIONS

http://www.creativesalon.com/freebies.html
Here are some directions I found in the archives....hope they help.

Re: Potato Bag???? -- Claudia, 12:49:02 11/18/04 Thu [1]

I found a graphic in my Print Shop Program which was a large potato with a smiley face. I put the first part of the explanation on the front with the "potato" and the directions on the back. I used the post card format and got 4 to a page. I am sorry but I am computer illiterate and have no idea how to send this, but maybe someone else can use some of this information and get a tag made for you.

I have done these for a couple years now and they have been good sellers - very steady but not very spectacular!

Re: Potato Bag???? -- miel, 15:21:20 11/18/04 Thu [1]

I made some for Christmas last year, They sell like hotcakes but thought they would look special with a Christmas tag attached. Claudia I use material with veggies or tea pots or anything kitcheny instead of embroidery or graphics.
Murielle

Re: Potato Bag???? -- sara, 18:34:16 11/18/04 Thu [1]

I bought material back in the early fall to make these.
I was waiting to find out if you had to be careful of the material used because of fire. Someone brought that up so I hesitated till I heard again from anyone.
Can you let me know Claudia if there were any problems.
Thanks.
sara from canada

Re: Potato Bag???? -- miel, 19:14:16 11/18/04 Thu [1]

The bag has to be 100 percent cotton, the batting doesn't matter but you do have to be cautious not to over heat the bag I put a caution tag with mine, if you leave them in for to long they will scourch.
Miel

Re: Potato Bag???? -- Wanda, 23:23:40 11/17/04 Wed [1]

Oh I'd love to have that tag too also how do u make your potato bag i saw a pic of one but wondered if it was quilted too

Re: Potato Bag???? -- Claudia, 20:36:02 11/19/04 Fri [1]

Potato Bags Burning: I have never had one to burn, nor have I heard of one burning, except the one I use all the time and I laid it on a spot of coffee that had boiled over and I didn't know it....it scorched a small place.
So, I think the lesson learned here is not so much the fabric content as it is the oven being completely clean!
The batting I use is not 100% cotton I am quite sure. I use a lot of vintage fabrics and some of them are not marked 100% cotton and it doesn't seem to make a difference. My microwave is automatic for potatoes, you just key in "how many". I generally add an extra potato unless they are very small in order to have them really soft. I bake more sweet potatoes than I do white - and they always turn out wonderful. Sorry for so much about this, but I love the bags and enjoy making them.

Re: Potato Bag???? -- miel, 21:47:55 11/19/04 Fri [1]

This is the caution I include with my potato bags, just for safety so no one burns themselves or the bag.
Murielle

CAUTION TAG

CAUTION: Potatoes will get very hot and in some cases fabric has been scorched. To avoid this problem do not microwave potatoes too long, make sure the bottom of the oven is clean, and do not allow the bag to touch the sides of the microwave. In some cases you may have to reduce the power level in your microwave.

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ONE MORE LINK

Date Posted: 06:52:11 11/19/04 Fri
Author: lynnsim
Subject: Microwave Potato Bag

Hi, I need your help! 2 nights ago I found a site that had detailed instructions and pictures for making a microwave baked potato bag. I copied and pasted the instructions, but the pictures did not copy. I thought I had bookmarked the site, but can't find it now. Can someone help me to find it again? I want to try to make some for a future craft show. Thanks, Lynn

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Re: Microwave Potato Bag -- Franie, 08:34:24 11/19/04 Fri [1]

I'm not sure if this is what your looking for but here is a site:
http://www.skeetersfinecrafts.com/taterbags.html

Re: Microwave Potato Bag -- lynnsim, 20:35:15 11/19/04 Fri [1]

Thanks Murielle for sending the info; it is enough to get started. Franie, thanks for sending the link. I am still looking for the site I had discovered earlier in the week. It had detailed instructions, along with detailed pictures. My friend is going to help me make them for a show, and she can't read a pattern very well. The instructions were 1-2-3, very simple. This is such a neat site, people helping people. I hope to help someone eventually; however, I have been out of the loop so long, I'm trying to catch up!

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More Info & How-To - Microwave Baked Potato Bags

Date Posted: 05:30:49 10/27/05 Thu
Author: Jude_KS
Subject: Question about making Baked Potato Bags???

Good Morning Ladies,

Boy, I didn't realize how many great projects I have missed over these past few months... I was looking through the archives and came across this one!

I guess I'm a bit dense and need someone who has made or is making these to answer a couple of questions for me.

I noted that its best to use 100% cotton for the bags and linings (I have muslin and cotton prints) but wondered about the batting.

I have a bunch of fleece batting (approximately 1/4 inch) in loft - would this work or should I purchase regular quilt batt???

Do you use any kind of closure? Perhaps velcro?

Do you have the exact demensions for a bag that would do 2 and 4 potatoes?

Thanks in advance for your help...
HUGS - Jude!

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[> Re: Question about making Baked Potato Bags??? -- linda m, 01:01:22 10/30/05 Sun [1]

Please be careful with these...they have been known to catch on fire. It happened to me and I used all cotton and my microwave was clean. Just a warning for those that plan to sell them. Dang it....I loved using mine and it made the best baked potatoes.

[> Re: Question about making Baked Potato Bags??? -- Grandma Bonnie, 08:59:19 10/31/05 Mon [1]

I use the 100% cotton batting - it is tan in color - named Pure/soft and natural. I have heard that they may catch on fire - I believe it is a dirty microwave that catches fire - not the bags. I make my bags 10" by 16" with a 3" overhang to tuck in the bag. I have been selling them for 4 -5 months for $5.00. I also sell the baggy bags in the same colors (they hold plastic bags - easy to do...) Let me know and I can post a picture of the potato bags... I use a serger and it takes minutes to put together...

[> Re: Question about making Baked Potato Bags??? -- Claudia, 18:36:11 10/31/05 Mon [1]

I tried to take a picture of some of mine, but was in a hurry and didn't do such a great job. I also got the tags, both front and back. Sometimes I put them in a gallon ziplock bag and put the instructions inside and the tag on the outside. Other times I do not bag them and put the instructions on the back side of the tag.

Jude, maybe this will give you some ideas.
Hugs,
Claudia

One picture link deleted since it was no longer valid.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/Cl ... C-007S.jpg

[> Re: Question about making Baked Potato Bags??? -- Grandma Bonnie, 21:03:35 10/31/05 Mon [1]

Here is a tutorial on how I make the potato bags with my serger. BTW we use it and you can get 3 large size in each bag - here is the URL (currently on page 4).
http://community.webshots.com/album/89625622eQLpxq

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Warning About Using Velcro on Bags

potato bag -- huskerfan, 17:13:31 11/02/07 Fri [1]

I have made these bags and I like using it. My mom uses hers alot also. I got a new microwave and it is stronger than my last one and it started the velcro on fire. So my answer to this is don't use velcro and make the bag a little longer so you can just fold it over when you use it. It was scarey. Just my advice.
Linda

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Potato Baker Bag Tutorial

Date Posted: 09:13:26 12/10/07 Mon
Author: Sherron
Subject: Potato Baker Bag Tutorial

http://www.atimetostitch.com/potato_bags.htm

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Instructions: MW Potato Baker Bag

Date Posted: 08:46:15 10/27/08 Mon
Author: Ida Hillock
Subject: Potato Bags

I had people ask me if I had potato bags at my sale can someone tell me what they are and how to make them ?? Thank you Ida

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[> Re: Potato Bags -- Kimberly, 08:56:00 10/27/08 Mon [1]

These things are awesome. I made a bunch last year for Christmas Gifts for family and friends. Here is a link with the instructions for ya.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2341961_make-po ... n=yssp_art

[> Re: Potato Bags -- Huskerfan, 12:50:06 10/27/08 Mon [1]

I can tell you do not use velcro. I was so dumb and it did work great til I got a new microwave and it has more power and I did have a little fire. Made mine years ago and also some for family and they didn't have any problems at least not yet.
Linda

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More on MW Potato Bags

Date Posted: 22:52:11 03/09/09 Mon
Author: raykay
Subject: Potato Baker Bags site

http://web.archive.org/web/200712021903 ... o_bags.htm

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[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- Huskerfan, 12:58:42 03/10/09 Tue [1]

I made them only a little different and I am so dumb and used velcro to close it. Don't do that. Mine worked for a long time but I got a new microwave and then my bag started to burn where the velcro was. Just in case anyone is as dumb as I was don't use velcro.
Linda

[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- Beth, 14:15:08 03/10/09 Tue [1]

I bought one of these at a craft show last year and just love it! You do have to watch it. Mine started to smell "scorchy" towards the end of the cooking. So I cut back on the time and they still came out nice and fluffy! My son got a job driving a truck and he left yesterday for the road...and took my potato bag with him!!! So if you see a guy cooking a couple potatoes in an apple potato bag - that's my son and MY POTATO BAG! LOL

[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- Sondra, 20:27:08 03/10/09 Tue [1]

Shirtails made me one of these and I just love it..it really works !!
Sondra

[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- Shirttails, 22:02:13 03/10/09 Tue [1]

Sondra, that was GrammaBonnie's Pattern . I am taking some north this week to give to some friends I haven't seen in a long time.

[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- Del S., 22:53:35 03/10/09 Tue [1]

I would like to know if any of you made some of the potato bag and not put the cotton batting in and does it work about the same way? Just made with plain fabric. A friend said she saw some made this way at a craft show.

[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- grandmabonnie, 09:51:12 03/11/09 Wed [1]

Del - the batting I use is thin - It is needed to absorb the steam created by the microwaving. I have read of some people using 100% felt...

Posted later... Wow - I thought I had come up with something new for the potato bags - WRONG!!! 100% cotton felt is expensive and most of it is not cotton!

[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- Vicki Bandy (Happy), 15:33:57 03/11/09 Wed [1]

I have one of these that I bought at a craft show. I love mine and my whole family uses it. About how much do you all pay for these at the craft shows around you? They go for $4 to $5 dollars around here.

[> Re: Potato Baker Bags site -- Del S., 01:41:52 03/12/09 Thu [1]

At the craft show we get $5.00 and they sell good. What else could be used beside the batting or cotton felt to obsorb the steam. As I find even the thin batting is hard to sew with. And they say the cotten felt is too expensive. Anyone have any good ideas of something else that can be used and easy to sew with.

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More on Microwave Potato Bags

Date Posted: 16:42:35 08/15/09 Sat
Author: MaryLee
Subject: OT need help with two things PLEASE !!

First, wanted to know if anyone has made the fabric micro baked potato bags?? Wondering how long you bake the potatoes in them??
Second I have some wooden items I need to do something with. Trying to use up my supplies that have been sitting. Thought about some kind of gag with a poem. I have unfinished baseball bats about 4" long, unfinished about 2 1/2" milk bottles and unfinished books about 2" Any ideas anyone???????? I will paint them up if I can get something to do with them. TIA

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[> Re: OT need help with two things PLEASE !! -- Shirttails, 19:01:40 08/15/09 Sat [1]

I make the baked potato bags. You do not pierce the potato and bake it according to the time that your microwave says. Everyone is different. Make sure everything you use is 100% cotton. Poly will melt or burn.
Want more info...email me

[> Re: OT need help with two things PLEASE !! -- Huskerfan, 18:24:17 08/16/09 Sun [1]

Here is the way to do the baked potatoes
Perfectly baked potatoes using a microwave and a fabric bag? Cute idea!

* This simple bag creates a “just rightâ€

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Fabric to Use as Batting

Date Posted: 18:27:33 11/17/09 Tue
Author: Ida Hillock
Subject: help! potato baker bags

I am now unable to get 100% cotton batting for these bags. I was told at at a Joanns that you can use 100% cotton flannel. Has anybody done this? What do you think?? Thank you for your help. Ida

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Re: help! potato baker bags -- Shirttails, 22:21:32 11/17/09 Tue [1]

I have sold over 100 of these since June. All were lined with 100% cotton flannel! Make sure all three layers are 100% cotton! They will be fine. I've added a tab to the tator bags so when you have to dry them, you can hang them on a hook or from a hook magnet on the refrig. THey get wet when microwaving. They hold the moisture. The potatoes are flaky. Mmmmmmm good.

Re: help! potato baker bags -- ginnyp, 11:02:19 11/18/09 Wed [1]

Ida, I found some at $ 12.oo a yard and not much of it... that was too pricey for me so came home and went through my about to be trashed bath towels. they are 100% cotton still good just getting faded from washing. I use the flannel on one side and the print on the other side of the towel... hope this helps....

Re: help! potato baker bags -- garnet, 16:02:37 11/18/09 Wed [1]

Joann has a line of cotton flannel for about $5 a yard. It is sometimes on sale half price, or you can use a 40% coupon when it's not on sale. You can use a coupon for a single cut of as much as you want. I don't think it's quite 45" wide.

Cotton flannel shrinks in the laundry, so you may want to run it throught the washer and dryer before making up potato bags.

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Date Posted: 18:17:30 06/28/10 Mon
Author: jmarie
Subject: Lost my mind and potato bag instructions

Can anybody help me - at least with the instrucitons? Thanks so much.

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[> Re: Lost my mind and potato bag instructions -- Sherron, 18:36:30 06/28/10 Mon [1]

http://www.creativesalon.com/EZ-PhotoAl ... index.html

http://craftsanity.com/2010/01/craftsan ... n-the-fly/

http://www.embtreasures.com/pdffiles/bakedpotato.pdf

http://www.ehow.com/way_5468370_baked-p ... rafts.html

[> Re: Lost my mind and potato bag instructions -- jmarie, 14:36:19 06/29/10 Tue [1]

Thanks so much for the help - I knew I could count on you gals.

[crafterwannabe]

Tutorial: Fabric Potato Bag Baker for Microwave

http://featheredfibers.wordpress.com/20 ... otato-bag/

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Fire Hazard Caution - MW Potato Bags

http://sewing.about.com/b/2010/09/03/he ... d.htm?nl=1

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Instructions: Potato Bag

Date Posted: 00:50:11 02/01/11 Tue
Author: ann
Subject: potatoe bag instruction

ive gotten a microwave potatoe bag that someone made me but can't find the instructions on how to use it please help thanks

Re: potatoe bag instruction -- HDMac, 10:50:06 02/01/11 Tue [1]

here is something that I have written on mine (sorry there is no credit on it so I don't know the author.)

BAKED POTATO BAG
This simple bag creates a "just right" baked potato in your microwave. The inside is well done, yet moist, and the skin remains tender. The bag will cook one to four medium sized potatoes at once. Simply wash and dry your Potatoes. DO NOT PRICK!! Wrap the potatoes in a paper towel and place in bag. Microwave as instructed by the microwave manufacturer. Time will vary per microwave. When serving, do not cut with knife, simply use a fork. Potatoes will be very fluffy. Let the bag air dry.

ENJOY!!

Re: potatoe bag instruction -- Reta, 11:36:52 02/01/11 Tue [1]

Ann,
I use mine all the time for potatoes, sweet potatoes and corn on the cob. I wrap mine in a wet paper towel and usually takes about 6-8 minutes for two medium sized potatoes. You will enjoy it, just give it a try.

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On Pre-Washing Fabric and Batting Used

Date Posted: 20:52:29 05/08/11 Sun
Author: Kathy
Subject: One more potato bag question

I got to read over the thread and learned alot about the microwave potato bags, the only question I still have is, do you wash the material before sewing it or wash the bags after finishing or don't wash at all. I know the material looks better new and not washed when selling things.
Thanks for any help.
Kathy

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Re: One more potato bag question -- Shirttails, 22:22:23 05/08/11 Sun [1]

I do not wash the material at all.

Re: One more potato bag question -- Kathy, 20:21:07 05/09/11 Mon [1]

Thanks for the help. I always think the material so much nicer unwashed before selling. I found some of the "Warm Tater" batting at Jo Anns and is $7.99 a yard pre packed. I went to my Craft Warehouse and they have it on a bolt for $3.69 a yard..... guess where I bought mine at.
I know some are using flannel, but it's so thin and shrinks when washed, so I'll try the batting for now.
Kathy

Re: One more potato bag question -- debra, 21:44:31 05/09/11 Mon [1]

i use the prequilted material that they have at walmart and just any cotton material to line it. i machine embroidery 'tater baker' on the quilted material. i have had no problem with mine.

Re: One more potato bag question -- Shirttails, 22:55:35 05/09/11 Mon [1]

Debra, be careful with the quilted fabric. What is it padded with? I bet its poly! It might just melt with the new microwaves that are 1000 watts or better.

Re: One more potato bag question -- Huskerfan, 12:51:00 05/10/11 Tue [1]

I didn't have any problem with the ones I made but when I had to get a new micro I got one that had more power and my bag started to burn and I got it out before it was a real fire. I would be careful if I was sewing them to sell.
Linda

Re: One more potato bag question -- Shirttails, 14:55:39 05/10/11 Tue [1]

Linda, it very possibly might be that the lining was poly.. or the fabric had poly in it. The lower watt older microwaves don't have time to melt but the higher watt will melt and burn poly, for sure...... Everything in, on, and around the potato bag has to be 100% cotton and then you are not guaranteed it won't melt. I know when I am not sure about the content of some fabric I had in the house, I put pieces of it in the microwave to see if it melts or shrivels a bit.

Re: One more potato bag question -- Kathy, 20:53:15 05/11/11 Wed [1]

More great ideas and MORE to think about!
That's why I love this board,
Thanks again... Kathy