The first thing I did was get a coffee sleeve from Starbuck's to have a template. Well actually my son did as I don't drink coffee. Making these cozies was actually his idea, so if they don't sell I told him he was going to get them for Christmas! Between him and my daughter (who doesn't drink coffee either) I should be able to get rid of them. OK...back to the instructions :)
![coffee cozy tutorial coffee cozy template](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVXqJnhkNIbPAuSpCk2Z36Z6QAmK3fXEu6nxpcQ7T45LHrImjRanvfkNwU3wPA1kiv_bHYHVyvCjZBrdRSS3in7LjdVnSUZ-O_ik5ME61HaQI82kvIc_PW9IILdYPaMW9kBaKNbLzYds/s400/100_2454.jpg)
When you make the template be sure to measure an additional 1/4 inch to
it for the seam line. After you make a template from the sleeve, you cut
out the fabric for the front and back of the cozy using the template. I
have embroidered Alaska on mine since I am using this for my summer
customers that are mostly tourists, but you can use any fabric you like.
These work great to clean out your "stash". :)
![coffee cozy tutorial fabric](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsk_u7blIJM9D60jLwKRNTg2yW-oBss09hiP-ChLTK5RTYFG8DQV9j7m3TP0M2I-qV1_Za0RvJcuvUOncGRenU-fVnmdmeTLAH7TsRGCskGkxbAM4IUu1GBSkQ2GRs1-c7Iz7vTcpjSU/s400/100_2458.jpg)
Next you need to put the padding in the inside. Now I use fusible fleece
because I just like it better. You can use any kind of batting or
interfacing you like.
![coffee cozy tutorial fusible fleece](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnhccYiqECmE_tUXvF6yZUcMbXuea2lku08ozgkq8LJbLPwSq8NAJ2EvAkLhSuouUa6o6ZLd4ntUN5cuPacJsg05HuX7Y05u_HMxnMu8WV9S4XwFgNtGSODmxHiruAMcBDyudb1z2fuo/s400/100_2470.jpg)
After you finish the batting you need to sew the two parts together leaving an opening for turning the cozy inside out.
![coffee cozy tutorial sewing fabric](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZpjWOWULCTqfNIsdbZewQCUpsu4HdS5We15ywKIhLwnmThH3gqVdRs5pQNVy4R5aUo4Vs_gdssG_QHTEVIgRzuheS0TYQ0fG3ZDoti7R-3y8Jur0Nj05LrGlXfHJESVDWMORXE794hA/s400/100_2475.jpg)
After you have sewn the two sides together and clipped the curves you
turn the cozy inside out. Now I cut the fabric next to the seam line a
little bit so it isn't so bulky. Once you have turned the cozy inside
out you need to top stitch it.
![coffee cozy tutorial fabric](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigwFwZcDKVnsfiVB4ZBmdPn03sS1FG3etWH0Po3DGKl2LV-bnt9OK8tusICoa7FOy_QevfMBe5dcD7EaBct9iOshYwpvQvb1JDTS6ZwmmP-w79ygtb5fw-pO3RSHxDXkGEgdryzNDhQ0/s400/100_2478.jpg)
You can close the cozy several different ways. Some sew it closed or use
Velcro, but I use buttons. I have a stash of vintage buttons I use to
add a little something to them.
![coffee cozy tutorial button](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinbkxHzbjqkfEFuLR0gcrTWNokVr1nTc5cyRWK2TeViCeJf9ED0MClyrNa-iY0ncf4PPYYHZiOCZ2JDLYkthKYI5JAkdbqS3zfjxjQ36q3o_IT_ki_Ggicqm5GCbhOvoHONK3tyLag3c/s400/100_2481.jpg)
You can use a large button attached to the cozy, which if you do be sure
to add the elastic to the cozy before you sew the two sides together.
![coffee cozy tutorial buttons](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1D4XKA2PwDHB-FagAP4RE2vLh29GP-043DDA01jj6QH9GRKnRA2ZNAr0cw4-lljZQmAfuAwnzGQSZUR9D6HOONV5a8__3r0PamMDs8BdKk0UY0FsWSTTFWlFO9YnlxDBV8bWdqd6OAXM/s400/100_2484.jpg)
Or you can attach two buttons to the sides to close the cozy. I just sew the button to close it and do not put button holes in.
Whalla....................you have a coffee cozy, but the most important part still needs to be done. CLEAN UP YOUR MESS!!
![coffee cozy tutorial tutorial](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1DZ7IsYTrK-Ukrn-3S46ees48ELm2YTazVuKP7lYDbOogyqQLIom89_RTv3rkplQKpHryffTnhg65PlbkQ-ukr9tPLyxI6HSSa5kQ38nfzR7d55J3NOibe1DKFolcPOQt9WA6bv-TDs/s400/100_2471.jpg)
So now you have a coffee cozy. Hope you liked my tutorial and hope I
didn't bore you too bad. :) They actually are really easy once you have
done it. They are kind of fun to make. I think they will make really
nice small gifts like for teachers, stocking stuffers...you
know....those kind of gifts.
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Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us, Colleen.
Bette & Deena
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com