I had always wanted to make my own tortillas and one nice thing that came out of Covid was I finally took the time to try out making my own. Guess what??? It’s actually really simple! HERE is the recipe I used. These are so different from store bought tortillas. They are incomparable. The key ingredient in these tortillas is butter. It just gives it that warm buttery taste that you don’t get from store bought tortillas.
I decided to buy this 25 lb bag of flour which sounds like a lot, but when you are making your own bread, tortillas, baked goods, etc you run through it super fast! My husband got this Tortilla Press for me which has helped get the tortillas round and flat. You can still use a roller to make them even thinner which I do.
So after making so many tortillas I wanted to find a nice way to store them and keep them warm for mealtime. I have made a tortillas warmer before, but it was a little more time consuming than I wanted. I decided to make a more simple version that also uses Wrap n Zap Cotton Batting so I can use the tortilla warmer to reheat tortillas in the microwave.
Below you’ll find the Tortilla Warmer Pattern with lots of helpful photos!
Materials
- 1 /2 yard fabric – The Fat Quarters sold at Joann Fabrics or HERE are perfect size – You will need 2 Fat Quarters. This is the perfect project if you’re looking to use up scrap fabric as well.
- Wrap n Zap Batting – Regular batting is fine if you don’t plan to put it in the microwave.
- Thread – I usually use Gutermann Thread but any sew-all thread should be fine. Check your local fabric store for the best deals as Amazon is usually a little more expensive for thread.
- Scissors – You do not need fancy scissors but as you begin sewing more you may like these scissors from I SEE FABRIC
- Ruler – Any ruler or measuring tape
- Iron – Not completely necessary for this project, but it will help give it a nice clean look – Iron
- Sewing Machine – This is your basic Sewing Machine if you are just starting out.
1. Cut 2 circles from all 3 fabrics that are 10 inches in diameter. You will have 6 circles total.
2. Place the batting on the bottom, solid color in the middle and the pattern piece on top, but pattern side down.
3. Sew around half of the circle. Then cut notches around the sewn edge so the seam will lie flat when turned right side out. Complete step 2 and 3 with your other circles so you have 2 sets of sewn circles.
4. Turn the circles right side out. The batting will be sandwiched between the material. Iron the seam flat.
5. Now place the pattern side of both circles together and sew along the other side of the circle, the unsewn portion. Cut notches along the sewn section.
6. Turn the piece right side out and you now have your tortilla warmer!
I hope you enjoyed this pattern! You can find additional patterns below!
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