I created a rectangle of fabric (22 3/4" x 8 1/2") to create the flip top pouch which will hold the "inside" of my potholder. This piece now measures 21 1/4" x 8 1/2" with a doubled over quarter seam folded edge on the right hand side and a half inch double folded seam on the folded edge on the left hand side. My "inside" measures 7.5" square and consists of 4 layers of flannel stitched with a cross and square to keep them all together. I have folded this piece to fit around it. I figured out where the folds had to be by simply wrapping this piece around the "inside" and marking the folds.
You need to fold the left hand side over the middle section. This piece will be the front of the pot holder and will create a pocket for your hand when using the potholder. Then fold the right hand side to the center over the left hand side. It will be the inside of the pocket. It will come up to about a 1/4" short of the left hand side.
To finish it you simply sew a seam (1/4") on both top and bottom. To reveal the pocket for the "insides" you turn this inside out. Insert the "insides"(below) and then flip the top side over and it encased the "insides" and creates the pocket on the front.
After working this out and taking the insides out several times I expect that most people will not be willing to remove the cover for washing and put it back on. The two might very well become separated if the cover spends too much time in the laundry basket. The construction would have to be very consistent so that any "inside" fits in any cover.
I think I will reformat the size into a cover for a hot pad instead with a smaller flip top or some other kind of closure. I would then make the cover different on each side - one fall and the other Christmas or spring and Easter, etc. or just two different fabrics. I will do some research and see what size would be best and make a prototype!! Watch here for it!! Therese
