Have
you ever bought a coffee from a coffee shop and the cup was too hot? What did
you do? Well, here's a simple solution – make your very own fabric coffee cup
holder. Use it instead of using napkins or another coffee cup. You'll reduce
waste, help save the environment and keep your fingers cool all at the same
time!
Supplies Needed:
Print and cut out the attached pattern. Pin it on the batting and cut the material to size. Next, pin it on the fabric you have selected. You can either trace the pattern on the fabric using a fabric pencil or you can simply cut out the pattern. Once you have cut the first piece of fabric, pin the pattern again to the fabric and cut out a second piece. Finally, you will need to cut two pieces of bias. Cut the first piece of bias the same length as the top and the second piece the same length as the bottom of the pattern.
Before sewing, you should iron the fabric to smooth out any wrinkles. You will also need to prepare the bias. Simply fold the bias in half lengthwise and iron the edges together. This will help you when sewing the three layers together.
Now you are ready to begin sewing. Start by placing the layers together. Put one piece of fabric, wrong side facing up on a table. Over that piece, place the batting. Place the second piece of fabric, right side facing up, over the batting. If you like, you can pin the layers together. Next, line up the longer piece of bias with the top of the layers; the fold in the middle should be at the top. Place the three layers between the bias and pin in place. Do the same with the shorter piece of bias with the bottom of the layers.
Sew the top of the layers together, then sew the bottom and finally sew the sides together. Turn the fabric inside out and you are done! You have now made your very own fabric coffee cup holder - fits most 12-20 oz cups. Use it to protect your fingers from hot, or cold, coffee cups.
Looking for fabric for your coffee cup holder? Check out our selection of Sewing & Quilting Fabrics. Go with a classic, solid print or go for something that's bold and stimulates the senses!
