SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Fat quarters Novelty Christmas Prints (6)
- 1 1/2 yds Fusible Fleece Interfacing
- 1 yd Elastic or Thin Ponytail Holders
- Assorted buttons
- Velcro
- Basic Sewing Supplies
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.NOTE: This sleeve fits a 12 oz foam cup. Adjust size of templates by adding or subtracting lengths and widths.
- For each sleeve cut out 2 - main fabrics, 1 - interfacing.
- For sleeve with handle - cut 1 - 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" from fabric and 1 - 1" x 5 1/2" from fleece interfacing.
- For sleeve with handle, iron interfacing to one sleeve.
- Iron interfacing to handle 1/4" in from edge.
- Fold handle in half lengthwise with RST and stitch 1/4" seam on side leaving both ends open.
- Turn and press. Top stitch close to each long edge.
- Pin to right side of sleeve about 2 1/2" from edge and baste in place.
- Cut two pieces of elastic 4". Fold in half and stitch in place on edge of sleeve having cut edges in seam allowance.
- Layer second sleeve piece on top with RST.
- Stitch 1/4" seam around leaving an opening for turning. Turn and press.
- Top stitch around the outside of sleeve.
- Place sleeve around cup and mark the placement for buttons.
- For the cup sleeve without handle, just omit this step and sew the elastic on and finish with buttons.
- For the smaller cup sleeve, omit the handle and elastic steps put around cup overlapping edges and mark where the Velcro pieces will go. Stitch Velcro on to ends.