Make a baked potato cooking bag to get a fluffy potato in minutes with your microwave. One bag holds four potatoes, enough for a small family. Adjust the fabric size smaller to make a single or double potato bag. The natural fabric fibers hold moisture in the potato so you get a well-done potato with tender skin, instead of a shriveled, dried-out potato that sometimes comes from microwave cooking. Baked potato bags are a unique gift for anyone who loves a good potato.
Step 1
Cut your fabric, muslin and batting each into a 9-by-21-inch rectangle.
Step 2
Layer the pieces together so the fabric and muslin are right sides together with the batting placed on top.
Step 3
Sew the short sides with a 1/4-inch seam. Trim the seam to 1/8-inch layers with scissors to remove bulk.
Step 4
Turn the layers so the fabric and muslin are right sides facing out. Smooth the seams with your fingers, and press them flat with an iron.
Step 5
Topstitch the shorter sides of your fabric at a distance of 1/2 inch from the seam edge.
Step 6
Lay your fabric sandwich so the outside fabric is facing up. Fold one short end 2 inches toward the center, and pin it to hold it in place. Fold the opposite short end over so there is a 1-inch overlap to create an envelope, and pin to hold.
Step 7
Sew a 1/4-inch seam on the long sides to secure the folds.
Step 8
Finish all seams with a serger or zigzag stitch to limit fraying. Clip the corner close to the stitching with scissors to reduce bulk.
Step 9
Turn your bag right side out, and smooth the edges with your fingers. Poke out the corners with a crochet hook or fabric turning stick.
Tips and Warnings
- Use cotton fabric and batting to prevent the fabric from melting in the microwave. Avoid fabric with metallic threads.
- Wash and dry the fabric before assembly to prevent shrinking and to remove chemical additives.
Things You'll Need
- Cotton fabric
- Cotton batting
- Cotton muslin
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Iron
- Crochet hook
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