Creating a Designer Pot Holder Mitt

Recently I was looking for a couple new pot holders but

I just couldn't find one with vintage style

and retro charm.

 

So I had the idea to pick up a couple mitts

from the Dollar Tree

and create my own.

 

I found two mitts in a neutral color

 and gathered a retro graphic

from THE GRAPHICS FAIRY

 

Next I transferred the graphic to a

printable fabric sheet

by running it through my printer.

I used Avery sheets for this,

but I really love

Lesley Riley's TAP.

I just happen to be out of it.

 

As you can see above, I copied the graphics

then cut them out close to the design.

 

At this point, I ironed them in place using a hot dry iron

and pinned  vintage lace to the top which I sewed on last by hand.

 

If you try this project, keep in mind the direction

of your design in case you are going to hang it up.

This way it won't be upside down.

Also place your design on the front side

leaving the area that comes in

contact with a hot pot clear.

 

Easy and complete, but needs some color.

 

So I made a water color wash using acrylic paints

and begin lightly coloring in a bit of the design

by hand painting just a few areas.

 

I gave her dress and apron tie a red wash and

her mixing bowl a jade color.

Brown for her hair and the vanilla bottle,

with pink for her glass.

I used a  light grey for her hand mixer.

 

 

It's a retro pattern so this gal has to cook wearing her

diamond ring created with glitter glue.

I also used a gold glitter to match the vintage rickrack

across the bottom of the design and along the book binding.

 

 

The trim still needed a bit more detail so I added

this vintage rickrack from my stash

and a vintage coat button with jute for hanging.

 

 

This is a quick project that has so many possibilities and looks

using French labels and more.

 

 

Square or round pot holders would work too.

 

You can either iron the graphic in place

or sew it on.

I did a little of both so it will be completely washable.

 

Hope you found some inspiration

to try this or create your own idea.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Have a great Wednesday.

 

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