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Fabric Coffee Sleeve Tutorial

Make a simple coffee sleeve to protect your hands from hot coffee or tea. This is a very easy project and would make a great gift for the holidays, or any special occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors or rotary cutter

Materials

  • Fabric
  • Batting
  • Elastic Cording
  • Large Buttons

Instructions

  • Find the length by measuring the distance around the mug.
  • Add an extra 1/2" for a seam allowance.
  • Measure the sides to the height you'd like.
  • Add an extra 1/2" for the seam as well.
  • Once you have the template created, cut out one piece of batting and two pieces of fabric. 
  • With right sides together, sew a 1/4" seam all around the edges, leaving a couple of inches open on one side.
  • Turn the mug cozy right side out.
  • Turn under the edges of the fabric on the open side.
  • Place a piece of elastic cording about 2.5" long in the middle of the open end.
  • Sew a nice 1/4" topstitch around all four sides.
  • Give it a few back stitches to make sure it's sewn in well.
  • Hand sew a large button on the opposite side to complete the enclosure.
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