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How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Coffee and crafts go hand in hand like PB&J. Not just drinking coffee while crafting, how about crafting for your coffee? Once you see how easy it is to make this double-sided coffee sleeve to keep your coffee hot and your hand cold, you'll be making one for every day of the week.

How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Jennifer perkins

I'm sure coffee shops give you a free cardboard sleeve. Great, take that sleeve and use it as a template to create your own custom coffee sleeves. Not only will you have the freshest personalized coffee in town, but you'll also reduce waste.

Check out this episode of DIY This With Jennifer Perkins for all the details on how to make your own coffee sleeve out of an old flannel shirt. Keep reading for all the details.

How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Jennifer perkins

Supplies:

How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Jennifer perkins

  • she felt
  • flannel shirt
  • embroidery thread
  • embroidery needle
  • template
  • paint
  • stencil brush
  • elastic hair
  • button
  • scissors
  • coffee cardboard sleeve
  • pen
How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Jennifer perkins

Use your cardboard coffee sleeve as a template. Most coffee mugs are a standard size. Trace the cardboard onto a piece of felt and cut it out. Do the same with an old flannel shirt.

How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Jennifer perkins

Using paint and a stencil creates a decorative embellishment, such as a leaf, on the felt. Remember that stenciling is a dry brush technique. Let it dry and then cut it.

How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Jennifer perkins

Using a blanket stitch to embroider the two pieces together. On the felt side of the sleeve, attach the hair elastic with embroidery floss. On the flannel side, attach a small button with the floss. By using elastic, the sleeve will be more adjustable.

How to make a reusable coffee sleeve out of felt and flannel

Jennifer perkins

Use a decorative stitch to attach the patterned felt trim.

Wrap the sleeve around your coffee mug. Try other fun embellishments and styles like felt foxes or initials.