Product Description
The Must-Have Batting for Microwave-Safe Projects Pellon Wrap-N-Zap is a 100% natural cotton batting designed specifically for projects intended for use in the microwave. Unlike synthetic battings that can melt or spark, this pure cotton material is safe for making baked potato bags, casserole warmers, bowl cozies, and more.
It is lightweight, breathable, and easy to quilt, making it a favorite for kitchen accessories. When used with 100% cotton thread and 100% cotton fabric, you can create functional kitchen tools that are both beautiful and safe to heat.
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100% Natural Cotton: No scrim or chemicals, ensuring it is safe for food-related microwave use.
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Microwave Safe: Engineered to retain moisture and heat without the risk of fire or melting (when used with 100% cotton fabric/thread).
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Multipurpose Loft: While perfect for the kitchen, it also makes a great low-loft batting for placemats, table runners, and small wall hangings.
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Continuous Cut: Sold by the yard; multiple yards will be cut as one continuous piece.
**Price is per yard. Please note: Fabrics and interfacings sold by the yard are non-returnable**
Quick Specs
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Material: 100% Natural Cotton
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Width: 45" Wide
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Care: Machine wash cold, delicate cycle; tumble dry low.
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Best For: Potato bags, bowl cozies, warming bases, and kitchen crafts.
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Safety Note: Use only with 100% cotton fabric and 100% cotton thread to ensure microwave safety.
Important Safety Reminder: To ensure your finished project is microwave safe, you must use 100% cotton fabric, 100% cotton batting (Wrap-N-Zap), and 100% cotton thread. Avoid any fabrics with metallic threads or synthetic blends."
Quick Guide: How to Make a Microwave Bowl Cozy
Creating a bowl cozy is a great beginner project. These "pot holders for your bowl" make it easy to remove hot soup or oatmeal from the microwave without burning your fingers.
Supplies Needed:
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Two 10-inch squares of 100% cotton fabric.
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Two 10-inch squares of Pellon Wrap-N-Zap.
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100% cotton thread.
Basic Steps:
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Fuse or Quilt: Place your cotton fabric on top of the Wrap-N-Zap squares. Mark an "X" from corner to corner and sew along the lines to secure the batting to the fabric.
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Mark Darts: To give the cozy its "bowl" shape, fold each square in half and sew small "darts" (triangle-shaped tucks) on all four sides.
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Assemble: Place your two finished squares right-sides together. Sew around the edges, leaving a small 3-inch gap for turning.
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Finish: Turn the cozy right-side out through the gap, poke out the corners, and top-stitch around the entire edge to close the opening.
Safety Best Practices
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Avoid Metal: Never use fabrics with metallic accents or "glitter" prints.
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Limit Time: Microwave-safe projects are intended for short heating intervals (usually 2-minute increments for a maximum of 8 minutes total).
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Stay Present: Never leave a microwave unattended while heating fabric items.
