How Do You Make Potato Baker Bags?
Potato baker bags create perfectly done baked potatoes in your microwave. The inside of the potato cooks thoroughly and remains moist, while the skin stays tender. Each bag is large enough to hold up to four medium sized potatoes. This simple to make craft is also a great gift idea. Choose 100 percent cotton fabric and batting for making your potato baker bags. Cotton is safest for use in the microwave; however, all microwaves vary and each has its own power levels. It is a good idea to test the material in your microwave before making your bags to ensure the material does not melt and is safe for use. Cut two pieces of your chosen fabric and one piece of batting to 10 by 22 inches. Place the two fabric pieces together so the outside of the fabric is facing each other, then put the batting on top of the fabric. Pin the 10 inch sides together using straight pins. Sew a 1/2 inch seam along both of the 10 inch sides, while the bag is still inside out. Turn the bag right side out, and then