Coffee Cup Cozy

make a coffee cozy.

Posted by Heather M. Love

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Wrap your next cup o’ joe in a beautiful, eco-friendly sleeve fashioned entirely from felted sweater cast-offs. Embellished with a few contrasting felt bobbles or a bit of embroidery, this simple project can be made in just a few minutes and makes the perfect gift for coffee connoisseurs and tea drinkers alike.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Felted Sweaters s
  • Embroidery Thread
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Pinking Shears
  • Embroidery Needle

Steps (4 steps, 15 minutes)

  1. 1

    With sharp scissors, trim cuff from sweater. If cuff is seamed to sleeve, cut away just below the seam to avoid additional bulk and create a clean edge.

  2. 2

    Next, use a pair of pinking shears to cut a variety of circles from contrasting colored felt pieces.

  3. 3

    Layer and arrange circles on cuff as desired to create an interesting design and stitch into place with embroidery thread and a needle.

  4. 4

    Slip into place over your cup and enjoy!