Why will you love these quilted microwave bowl cozies? Let us count the ways. Not only are they cute and totally customizable (meaning they’d make a great gift), but this pattern is also microwave-safe, reversible and can cover all sizes of bowls. Plus, it’s so easy to make! Everyone should have a microwave bowl cozy.
DIY Microwave Bowl Cozy
Level: Easy
What You Need
- Two 10″ squares of batting (100 percent cotton only)
- Two 10½” squares of fabric (100 percent cotton only)
- Thread (100 percent cotton only)
- Fabric marker
- Pins
Pro Tip: Double check all fiber content, as the materials must be 100 percent cotton to be microwave-safe. Never use polyester, rayon, nylon or metallic threads, fabrics or batting — they will melt or catch on fire in the microwave.
Instructions
1. Stack the Fabric
Place one of the batting squares on top of a fabric square, with the wrong side of the fabric facing up. Sew two diagonal lines from corner to corner. Repeat with the remaining squares of batting and backing.
2. Make Your Marks
Fold the quilted square in half, right sides together. Mark 1″ from the center fold on the side. Also mark 1½” from the edge along the center fold. Draw a line connecting these marks. Sew on the line, then trim ¼” from that sewn line, as shown above. Repeat on the opposite side.
3. Repeat
Unfold the square and refold it in half the other way. Repeat Step 2 on the remaining side of the quilted square. Repeat this process on the second square, so both are the same.
4. Layer and Pin
Layer the two quilted squares, right sides together, and pin near the trimmed seams on each side.
5. Cut the Corners
Place a ruler on one corner of the two layered quilted squares. Measure 1″ on the sewn seam. Cut along this line, removing the corner of the square. Repeat on all four corners.
6. Stitch
Sew a ¼” seam all the way around the edge of the quilted squares. Leave an opening a few inches long.
7. Close the Gap
Turn the piece right-side out and pin along the edges to keep the fabric in place. Pin the opening closed, tucking the raw edges into the seam allowance.
Topstitch ¼” around the entire edge of the bowl, securing the raw edges from the opening into the seam.
The bowl cozy is now complete — now to heat up a bowl of soup!
I would like to print these directions, but some of the visuals are missing. Can you help me?
Very easy pattern foe microwawave bowl cosy
Nice looking bowl cozy
this bowl cozy is very very good so far this is one of the best I have seen.Thanks for sharing this idea.
Thankyou for sharing, they are such a good idea!
I am a beginner and this looks easy enogh for me
Your instructions are easy to follow
so cute
hopefully can make
Looking for soup bowl pattern.
Great tutorial! I made a 2 and 1/2 inch dart rather than 1 and 1/2 inch and it fit all the bowls and soup mugs better. You can change the size so easily for this project. Thank you!
So glad to see this! I made one per instructions and wanted to make it taller and more narrow. Heading to the sewing machine right now.
Hoping to try the microwave bowls. Thank you for sharing.
Great site love the bowl warmers
Great site
I love this twist on bowl cozies. May I have the instructions?
May I have a printable pattern?
Hello Dodie,
Thank you for contacting us.
In regards to your inquiry, this content is only article format. You can right click on the content and print the whole article if you would like.
Sincerely,
Sarah
Craftsy
Thank you for sharing this pattren.
Can I please have a pattern to make some bowl cozy for Xmas presents
Hi Sue. Here are the instructions for the cozy. https://www.craftsy.com/post/microwave-bowl-cozy/
If you have any questions, please email or phone customer service.
Sarah
Craftsy
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These are quick, easy, practical and very cute!!
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Great idea for quick Christmas gifts!
Want to make a bunch for Christmas gifts.
Thank you
love it
Love it!
Thank you for sharing the bowl cozy pattern. I want to make these for dinner bowls when I make my homemade Soups and Stews.
I love craftsy, I have never made things like this. So excited to try your free paterns. thank you
I have seen two different sizes fo darts. Other measures 2 to 21/2 inches along fold. Why the difference?
Plan on making these for gifts.
Where is the print version of this pattern?
Hello Mary Ann,
There is no print version of this pattern. All of the relevant information is included in the instructions. You are welcome to print the article directly from your browser.
Sarah
Craftsy
Just about to start sewing again after 20 year of not sewing so this will be a great starter project for Christmas gifts for all.
Love this.
love this my son wants one made
Thank you for the instructions
I had one and wore it out and would like to make another in my kitchen pattern.
Bowl cozy template please
Thank you for the instructions love your style
Like the looks of your cozie a little different from others
I love it. Will be great for gifts. Thank you
Great idea! Making several now.
I use bamboo batting normally. Can we use that?
Love to try this pattern.
Love it
I also need a pattern for a plate
Please send me this pattern and any other free patterns you may have. I’m especially looking for a memory foam childs nap roll that can be rolled up and secured with velcro and has a carry on strap
Need pattern for large bowl. Thank you
I saw on another post, you can just measure the bottom of any bowl with a tape measure. Maybe add an inch or two.
It’s too bad the person making the bowl cozy did not think to take advantage of the grid on the mat. That way it would be easy to see the measurements as described in the instructions.
I love the pattern and am going t make some more
Question: My batting is “100% natural cotton, needlepunched with a synthetic scrim for strength” Does that fit the criteria for this project?
Just don’t microwave for more than a couple of minutes,
No. It should be 100% cotton. Scrim includes glues, etc. Try something like Pellon Wrap and Zap – it has no scrim.
Its easy. Had on trouble. Made with 4 different sqs 5.5 inches. Really cute
Would like to have a printed pattern
Where do i get pattern?
There is no “pattern” this should be called a tutorial.
Going to try
I Love it, needed one for my kitchen. Looks so easy to make
I Love it, needed one for my kitchen.
I have seen one for a plate. Is there a pattern for that
Like it
Love this. Great Job
I must have a mental block. #5 says, “ Place a ruler on one corner of the two layered quilted squares. Measure 1″ on the sewn seam.” Looking at the photo, with the ruler…I don’t understand. Do you mean measure DOWN 1” on the stitched line, from the first step, and draw your line across the corner there to cut??
You cut 1” from the corner of the batting, keeping the already-sewn line under a straight edge on your ruler so the cut is perfectly perpendicular to that sewn line. Hope this helps!
The 6″ line on the ruler is placed on the line previously stitched. To me, the directions do not match the picture correctly. Directions say to measure 1″ along that stitched line; however, the picture shows 1.5″ from the corner. I just finished making the bowl. I cut exactly where the edge of the ruler is placed – 1.5″ from the corner. Just note, this makes a cozy that should fit about a 7″ diameter bowl. The sides of the bowl are not super tall, but I think it will still protect hands from heat. Good luck!
hope I can make them to turn out as good as they look on your web site
Looks so easy….
These are great and I think I’ll make 2 for everyone in the family and friends 🎄
I want to try them for gifts
Cute version.
I have made a number of these. They are so handy to have near the microwave.
I have made some for my friends an d they are very happy with them also.
Is there a pattern for a dinner plate
I am having problems with uneven and skipped stitches with topstitching the 4 layers. Using 90/14 needle, tension between 2.5-3, walking foot too. Any suggestions to correct this problem?
Make the batting smaller than the material, like 10” material then do batting at 9” or 9 1/2” this will give you room to sew easier on the edges. I am going to make some of these! Have fun!
Use a 3.0 – 3.5 stitch for the topstitching. A jeans needle is also good for topstitching.
Love to be in classes
Thanks for this easy to follow pattern. I have made a number of them and they are always appreciated.
I don’t understand why my cozy turned out smaller than the bowl? It was supposed to fit 8″ bowl ?
I think this pattern is for a 6” bowl.
You can try and adjust pattern size for larger bowls…ie: 12×12” for 8” bowl
i love your pattern for your microwave bowl, can not wait to try it.wish me luck.
have a sunny day suecat
Why the need for 10’ batting pieces 10 1/2’ fabric pieces? It looks like in picture #6 the 1/2’ of extra fabric has been trimmed away but no instructions about how or when to do
so. Thx for your help.
If you center the batting on the fabric, there will be 1/4″ of fabric extra around the batting. This will make it less bulky when you turn it inside out.
This with a kitchen towel and a hotpad will make a great Xmas gift
Great pattern and instructions, but wish I could print without using a ream of paper!🤷🏼♀️
I printed with 2 pages per piece of paper which is an option for my printer
Awesome pattern
Will attempt to make a bowl cozy! Thsnks
Like to craft
making for Christmas
Thanks for these clear instructions. I was given on as a gift and use it to hold bowls just heated in the microwave, which are too hot to hold in my bare hands. Doesn’t have to be soup….
This is a neat pattern and instructions are easy to follow.
I will make these for Christmas presents.
You made these directions so easy to follow!
I’ve made these before but never trimmed off the corners. I don’t see the need to honestly. I also add a hanging loop. Btw they are also useful when serving bowls of ice cream.
I use my bowl cozies and a plastic splatter cover. If I use a cozie that has points at the corners, the points can get pushed down into the bowl of food or otherwise get in the way.