What’s the Project? This skillet handle cover pattern is easy to make and saves your hands from hot skillets! A cute and easy sewing project for beginners and something you’ll enjoy making too!
Hey everyone! Today we’ve got Katie from Made to be a Momma here and she’s got a tutorial for a cast iron skillet handle cover. Which is SUCH a fun idea!
And even better, have you ever eaten a skillet cookie (sometimes also called a Cazookie or Pizookie)? They are my Favorite. Dessert. Ever! Seriously! (I’ve got a couple of recipes on Crazy Little Projects even.) Now I can make a skillet handle cover and then I’ll have to make them all the time right!? That’s like a dream come true! Did I mention how much I like them?
Here’s Katie with all the details on this skillet cover pattern!
Have you jumped on the cast iron skillet train? The cast iron skillet has been around for so long and for Christmas this past year I finally got one. How have I never made a cast iron cookie before? So yummy! I thought it would be fun to make a cast iron skillet handle cover to help protect my hands from the hot skillet. This is NOT something that can go in the oven or be left on while you are cooking on the stovetop. It slips perfectly over the handle of a larger cast iron. It fit my 10 inch cast iron perfectly. If you have a smaller cast iron you may want to make your measurements an inch or so shorter.
Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover Pattern
Supplies
Instructions
- First being by cutting your three pieces needed for this handle cover. You should have a main fabric piece, a lining piece, and the insul-brite batting.
- Place your insulated batting on the bottom with your main fabric piece on top. Place your lining fabric on top of your main fabric piece pretty sides together. Sew one of the short (5 inch) ends.
- Once sewn, open so both pretty sides of the fabric are facing up.
- Fold in half a long the long sides of your fabric. Sew around all three edges, making sure you leave a small gap in the lining piece for turning.
- Before your turn your piece I like to round my edges by sewing from one side of the fabric to the other. You can leave your piece as a rectangle but I like the look of the handle with the rounded edges.
- Turn your handle piece right side out. Press with a hot iron and top stitch the opening closed.
- Insert your lining into your main fabric piece and top stitch if desired. Now… go make some delicious skillet desserts and savory dishes so you can show off your new kitchen essential. These are great for those leftover scraps of fabric and would make a great gift!
Now, if you haven’t ever made a Skillet Cookie, just do it! You won’t regret it! (OK, your waistline might…)
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Valerie says
I can’t find this particular batting online, but want to know if it messes up your sewing machine or rotary blade/scissors. I saw a review for another brand and the writer indicated this has happened to her. It would be cheaper to buy a potholder than have to replace these things. Thanks
Amber says
It does have some foil-like lining which could possibly damage scissors?
Julz says
Insul-brite hasn’t damaged anything of mine. It might depend on the quality of the tools. I’m willing to put the extra money into my tools it pays off in the end.
Always do your research if the manufacturer’s website is a great deal more expensive than the site you have found a steal of a deal on, it’s probably not truly the same item
Cherish says
What a coincidence! I just bought a cast-iron skillet (from Lodge) and a great splatter screen set (from Chefast) that comes with silicone handle cover for the skillet + two little handy scrapers. I’m planning to make a skillet rosemary chicken recipe this Christmas. Yum!
Got a few questions though. What stuffing can I use for the handle cover? How do I place the stuffing into the cover? Thanks for the answers, Amber!
doris root says
ti use these on cast iron pans thats over a fire will 1 piece of the insul – bating be used or 2 pieces ty
Sharon Shetley says
I have made these and no, I don’t think 1 layer of Insulate is enough. I add a layer of cotton batting with the Insulate. I use mine all the time, after I wore out 2 from my Grandmother that she had used. People act like Cast Iron is something just discovered. Cast-on pans have been used in my family for over 100 years. I have had mine for over 50 years and inherited some of my Mom’s that would be over 75 years old.
Amber says
Good to know!
Diane says
You should let your readers know that they MUST use cotton fabric – nothing with polyester, or the covers will melt!
Serenity says
Hello,
Just wanted to say you’re blog is an immense blessing. I have no-one irl to teach me. I really would like to sew for therapeutic reasons.
I wanted to know of the absolute necessities when beginning sewing. I saw your beginners series and put a bunch of stuff in my amazon cart. Then I saw cart total: $300 + yikes!
This includes the sewingmachine (brothercs6000i) so it’s understandable. However my bubby may go a bit crazy on the idea of spening $300 in one shot.
I can’t figure out what’s most important. And when i see beginners projects and look at the materials needed, i need everything!
Anyway, I’ll have to somehow find a way…..any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Serenity
Amber says
I think that $300 seems like a good amount to spend to get going! As long as you think you are going to love it! Then just build up your supply of stuff little by little. I bet you can find a lot of tutorials that just need fabric and thread. You can even sew on old sheets or something for practice at first if you want.
Barbara W. says
You might consider a vintage sewing machine. You can usually pick one up for under $50 at a thrift store and they are easy to repair and maintain yourself. Plus they hold up much better than the new machines. If you do buy a new machine, don’t buy it from a big box store. Those machines have no interior structure. The parts are just attached to the plastic housing. After a while they don’t make good stitches and can’t be repaired. They are throw away machines. I have been sewing for 48 years. I’ve made everything from baby blankets to highschool danceline show costumes and men’s suits. Sewing is so gratifying. I hope you have fun with it!
Amber says
Smart!
Pam says
I know this is supposed to be a simple item, and I’m sorry, but I find this difficult to follow because the pictures are too close to the project. What do you mean by “before turning, sew from one side to the other”?
Maggie says
Love this idea! I may have some of that Insul-Bright Batting left over from some potholders I made! Thanks!
Kim Woodin says
Thank you! I was just asked to make some of these.
Kim Woodin says
Thank you!! Someone just asked if I could make these.
Kim Woodin says
Thank you!! Someone just asked me if I could make some of these.
Tavette says
What timing!!! My friend asked me last week to find him a skillet cover. Know someone who makes them, but they’re so simple I”ll just whip one up myself. Thanks for the instructions. Have never seen the lining, but imagine JoAnns will have it.
Tavette – S. Fla.
Abbie says
What a cute idea! The fabrics look gorgeous together. 🙂