Y’all, I’ve mentioned before that I live in Texas. And most of the time, it doesn’t get very cold here. But when it does, my coffee (which I like to sip over a good while) gets cold FAST! So today I’m sharing a trick to keep it warm a little long – coffee cozies. And I’ve got a free pattern for you to make these for yourself or for a gift. They’re a fun way to use up scraps and those single buttons we all have hanging around our sewing supplies.
To make these, you’ll need:
- The pattern, see options below.
- Fabric scraps. You can make each side matching or your can make the cozy reversible
- Batting scrap. I used cotton batting, but you can use pretty much any kind you have laying around. I even used some random headliner foam I had for one of these.
- A button
- A ponytail tie or round elastic
- The pattern (see below)
How to Get the Coffee Cozy Pattern
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To make this, you can watch the video below, with screenshots and written instructions below. If you don’t see the video loading, you can also watch it here.
Cut out two mirror images of the fabric and one layer of batting. Cut the ponytail tie in half, or just cut out the metal piece if it’s the kind that has metal on it.
Fold the tie and place between the fabric pieces, right sides together. Stitch around the edges of the cozy, leaving a gap on one long side for turning later. Make sure to backstitch over the elastic tie to secure it.
Clip the curves and trim batting down at the seam allowances.
Turn the cozy right side out and pin the turning gap closed. Topstitch around the edges, closing the gap.
Hand sew a button to one end and you’re done! As shown in the picture below, the top of the picture is the top of the cozy.
Between the elastic and the button, these can also adjust for lots of different sized cups.
Emma Jeffery
I love the this! Thanks for the pattern. These would make great little gifts for people.
Anne
I hadn’t ever thought about a mug cozy keeping the coffee warmer longer! Now I know I need one because my coffee always gets cold just a little bit too soon. I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow that features your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=90985 –Anne
Susie
Thank you Melly. This is the perfect last minute gift. Merry Christmas from the Texas Gulf Coast!
Kristi Andres
Very Cute! I have made something similar and often use odd scraps of fleece for the inside as well. I might have to try this shape though. The pattern I’ve used doesn’t account for cup handles. 🙂 thanks
izy pineda
Thank you Melly, I will make some today. Its an excellent post. Merry Christmas!
Cheryl
Thank you so much for making this available in the nick of time. You saved me from an embarrassing situation. May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and I hope 2017 will be your best ever year. Cheryl
Omyazan
I love the this! Thanks for the pattern. These would make great little gifts for people.
Lisa G
This is so cute! I am going to have to make one for myself – my coffee always seems to get cold before I’m done with it, and zapping it in the microwave messes up the flavor! Thank you for this great tutorial! 🙂
giulia
thank you SO MUCH! I made 4 of them for my best friends and they turned out amazing. thanks again!
Diana Ramsey
Thanks for this great idea. I plan on making one for a friend of mine who is turning 80 soon. I am already 80, but still enjoy sewing the occasional thing. This will be a nice surprise for my friend.
Cathy
Gorgeous! A great gift idea.
Thanks for the free pattern.
Patricia
I would add some insulbrite to help with the insulation. Great idea and Great pattern. thanks.
Kathy
did mine I love it, thanks
Diane Searle
Thanks very much for the free pattern. I am going to make some and give them as gifts at the old folks home.xxx
Julie
Thank you for the pattern. I made one with Christmas material today. The finished cozy was upside down when I placed the cozy on my cup (my mistake) but it still looked very nice. I will be making more to give out for the holidays and will make sure on the direction of fabric before cutting. Thanks again.