This cozy fits a standard 355 ml can of pop or beer. Perfect for the summer, to keep the soda or beer cold, and to keep condensation off your hands. Or to keep your hands warm when holding a cold can on a chilly night. My can cozy pattern has a bottom, so there’s a built-in coaster. It’s quick and easy to sew; a great project for beginners. Pattern notes I used 1 layer of thermal batting. If you want to add a layer of cotton batting to ensure the condensation is absorbed by the batting, you may want to…
Kitchen & Home
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Continue ReadingCozies are a popular item to sew, either for yourself, to give as a gift, or to sell at craft fairs. I started with a bowl cozy, realized how convenient it was, and then started developing patterns for other cozies. So this article gathers all my “cozy” sewing patterns in…
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Continue ReadingAn ice cream cozy is a handy item to have if you love digging into a pint of ice cream now and then. It also makes a great gift for an ice-cream lover or to go with a pint of ice cream for a thoughtful feel-better or cheer-you-up gift. This…
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Continue ReadingIf you often reheat leftovers in the microwave and/or sit at the couch to eat, a plate cozy is a must. As long as you use 100% cotton materials, you can place your plate cozy in the microwave so that it acts as a potholder when taking the hot plate…
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Continue ReadingThere are many sewing patterns and tutorials out there for a mug cozy, but they’re all the same; an elastic loop and a big button. Although this one requires a few more steps to make, I wanted to make sure I was offering a new pattern design for a mug…
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Continue ReadingOven mitts are a practical item to sew. You can sew a set for your personal kitchen, to give as a gift, or sew many to sell at craft shows. The sewing patterns in this list range from beginner to more advanced. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying…
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Continue ReadingThis is a quick and easy sewing project and makes a great item for your kitchen, to sew several and give as a gift, or to sew and sell at craft shows. Reusable tea bags will not only help reduce waste, but they can also be better for your health.…
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Continue ReadingA tea wallet (also known as a tea bag holder) makes a perfect little gift. This also makes it a good item to make and sell at craft shows. It’s quick and easy to make and doesn’t require much in the way of materials. So it’s a good beginner-friendly sewing…
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Continue ReadingCoasters are a quick and easy sewing project, perfect for the beginner sewist. These coasters look like they’re a little more complicated to sew, but I actually find them easier to make and to get a polished finish than the typical “birthing method” (i.e. sewing right sides together and then…
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Continue ReadingAn insulated teapot cozy will help keep a pot of tea hot for longer. I also like the design of this one because it acts as a coaster for the teapot to help protect a table’s surface. This is a simple sewing project that’s perfect for beginners. It doesn’t take…