Learn how to sew an easy reusable DIY tortilla warmer to warm your tortillas in the microwave and keep them soft and warm till you finish your meal!
Mexican food is delicious and the most famous among Mexican food is tortillas. All of us must have had tortillas to accompany our meals at breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. My family loves tortillas too. We often use it as a base and top it with sauce, cheese, and some other filling of our choice to make our favorite breakfast!
I never make my own tortillas but use store-bought ones instead. I keep them in the refrigerator and often always they become hard and rough after heating in the microwave on an open plate.
A friend suggested that I use the fabric tortilla warmers to heat them and keep them warm on my dinner table. I tried it and not only were the tortillas extra soft and warm but stayed that way for almost an hour!
I had used tortilla warmers that I bought from Etsy. I observed it while having my dinner and thought I need to design and sew them with the fabrics of my choice. That’s how I came up with this DIY tutorial on how to sew the tortilla warmers.
If you would like to have a look at other easy things to sew, click on the pictures below:
DIY Tortilla Warmer ( Easy Sewing Project)
Important Notes:
- All the materials used for sewing the tortilla warmer, including the fabric, the batting, and the thread should be 100% cotton to prevent it from catching fire in the microwave
- Do not leave the microwave unattended while warming the tortillas inside the tortilla warmer.
- Never use the tortilla warmer in a convection oven.
- The tortilla warmer is washable and reusable.
Supplies
- 1/3 yard of 100% cotton fabric for the outside pieces
- 1/3 yard of 100% cotton fabric for the inside pieces
- 1/3-yard of cotton batting
- 100% cotton extra wide double fold bias tape (store-bought or homemade with a Bias Tape Maker from Amazon)
- Matching 100% cotton thread
- 11” round plate (for a 10” Tortilla Warmer. Use a plate 1” larger than the finished Tortilla Warmer you plan to make)
- Sewing pins or clips
- Scissors
- Turning tool
- Disappearing fabric marker
- Cutting mat and ruler, measuring tape or ruler
- Iron and ironing board or iron mat
- Skill Level: Intermediate (due to the application of bias tape)
- Approximate time to complete 1 10” Tortilla Warmer: 30-45 minutes
- Approximate cost to make: $4.24
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Instructions:
Have a look at the webstory for the post here, Warm Up Meals in Minutes: DIY Tortilla Warmer Pattern
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REBECCA CHIANESE
Wednesday 24th of May 2023
Thank you for,this wonderful project!
Maria
Tuesday 23rd of May 2023
What a great idea! Do you think using an old cotton towel will work for the batting?
Surayya
Friday 26th of May 2023
I don't think that would be a great idea as the tortilla warmer would lose its shape and form!
Debbie
Tuesday 23rd of May 2023
Sure wish this pattern was downloadable. I don't have a computer near my sewing machine and don't use a smart phone for things like this, too awkard.
MARGARET E WOOD
Friday 11th of June 2021
Can't find a way to download pattern
Surayya
Friday 11th of June 2021
I am sorry, this pattern is not available in downloadable format. You have to view it online!