How to Make a Large Oven Mitt with AccuQuilt
If you’ve been looking for a practical and creative sewing project, making a Large Oven Mitt might just be your next favorite thing! Not only is it simple to put together with the right tools, but it’s also a great way to show off your quilting skills and fabric choices.
Using the AccuQuilt Cutting System and the GO!® Oven Mitt Die, you can create a custom oven mitt that’s both functional and beautiful. Whether you’re whipping one up for a housewarming gift or making a set to match your kitchen, the process is as rewarding as the finished product.
Why Make a Large Oven Mitt?
Let’s be honest: oven mitts are one of those things we always need but don’t always think to replace. A Large Oven Mitt is perfect for protecting your hands from hot pans while offering a generous fit for extra comfort and safety. They make thoughtful gifts for holidays, birthdays, or even just-because moments. Plus, they’re a great way to use those favorite fabrics you’ve been saving in your stash!
This project is also an excellent opportunity to play with fabric pairings. Have fun choosing bold prints for the exterior and coordinating solids for the lining—or go all out with a theme to match your kitchen décor.
Materials and Tools
Before we dive in, here’s what you’ll need:
- Exterior Fabric: Choose something durable like quilting cotton or cotton canvas. This Shop has a large assortment of strawberry fabric (like the one I used)
- Interior Fabric: A soft, coordinating fabric for the lining – I used Bubblegum Solid Fabric.
- Batting: Regular batting.
- Insulated batting (e.g., Bosal Poly-Therm Fleece) for heat protection
- Tools: Sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, an iron, and of course, your AccuQuilt Cutting System with the GO!® Oven Mitt Die.
Tips for Prepping Your Fabric
When working with a project like this, preparation is key. To make sure your Large Oven Mitt is heat-safe and durable, you’ll start by quilting your fabric sandwich. This means layering your exterior fabric, batting, insulated batting, and lining fabric together. For those of you with a long-arm quilting machine, this step can be done quickly with an edge-to-edge design. I used my Juki J-350 QVP Long-Arm. If you’re using a domestic machine, straight-line quilting works beautifully and gives the mitt a clean, modern look.
Pro tip: If you’re making multiple mitts, quilt a larger piece of fabric and cut all your pieces from the same quilted sandwich. This approach saves time and ensures consistency.
Why Use AccuQuilt for This Project?
One of the best things about using the AccuQuilt Cutting System is how precise and easy it makes cutting through multiple layers. The GO!® Oven Mitt Die cuts perfect pieces every time, saving you from hand-cutting and ensuring that your mitts fit together seamlessly. If you’ve ever struggled with uneven cuts or wasted fabric, this tool will change the game.
A quick note: Remember to reverse your fabric sandwich for one of the mitt pieces so that the pair fits together correctly. If you’re using directional fabric, double-check that your design will face the right way before cutting.
A Few Finishing Touches
Once your Large Oven Mitt pieces are cut, sewing them together is straightforward. With the layers stitched and turned right side out, it’s time to add binding to the bottom edge. Using the GO!® Strip Cutter-2½, you can create perfectly cut binding strips. I like to sew the binding onto the oven mitt by machine, then finish it by hand for a polished look.
Don’t forget the loop! Adding a loop for hanging makes your oven mitt even more functional. I recommend placing it on the long side of the mitt so it’s easy to grab and store.
Make It for Yourself—or Someone Special
There’s something so satisfying about creating a project you’ll use every day. A Large Oven Mitt is one of those practical items that can still be completely personal. Whether you make one to match your kitchen or sew a set as gifts, this project is a joy from start to finish.
Thanks to the AccuQuilt Cutting System and the GO!® Oven Mitt Die, you’ll find the process smooth and enjoyable, even if you’re tackling your first oven mitt. So pull out your favorite fabrics, fire up your sewing machine, and get started—you might just find yourself making a whole batch of these mitts before you know it!
