My kids are notorious for leaving a trail of half filled glasses all around the house. So, to help solve this problem I am creating a few coffee cozy bands for them to use. My plan is for them to use one glass all day! Plus, my scrap basket is jam-packed and needs to be cleaned out!
Keepin’ It Super Simple!
This project is for sewers of with basic skills.
Skill Level- 1 Button
Materials:
- fabric
- batting (side note- I used a piece of fleece, remember clean out time!)
- hair pony
- button
Tools:
- To be fair, I wanted more room to “play” and get creative on my cozy. So, I increased the height by 1/4″. Then I outlined my pattern directly onto the face of my fabric. This is now my “canvas”.
- I wanted to create a fun abstract figure. So, after a quick sketch, I began cutting and layering everything up until I was happy with the outlook. This is improv sewing at its best!
- Then over to the machine to stitch everything in place with a straight stitch. This is where you should have fun! Consider using contrast thread or even a decorative stitch.
- Then return back to the directions from House On Hill Road and you are all set.
With just a few scraps and a simple sketch, this improv sewing project turned out really cute!
This coffee cozy idea is perfect for a quick gift. Just add a few boxes of flavored tea and you have a super simple yet personalized gift!
Remember, Keep It, Super Simple!!
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Comments & Reviews
Jen ~ Passion-for-Parties.com says
I LOVE these! Maybe even I…the biggest “unseamstress”…could make these! 🙂
Lori M. says
Heather I love your creative use of scraps. The faces are great….Maybe a perfect Teacher Thank You gift…..
Mandy Oliver says
I’ve been looking for simple instructions and a step by step and you’re it! I’ll be using this within the next 48 hours. Thank you!!
Heather says
Yay, so happy you found me Mandy!
-Heather