Tutorial - How to Make an Insulated Drink Cozy

Keep your tea or soft drink cold longer

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"To enhance enjoyment of our teas we took them outside to enjoy on our back deck.  After a busy day I love to sit down and have a relaxing chat with my husband while savoring a sweet treat.  To help keep our teas cool I made some insulated drink cozies and I’m sharing the step by step tutorial so that you can make your own".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No-Sew DPN Cozy

Keep your knitting and DPNs securely in this felt holder

Tutorial at Fabric Fascination Blog

"Currently, I am knitting my pairs of socks concurrently on two sets of double pointed needles (DPNs), and needed a couple of DPN cozies to keep the stitches safely on the needles when not in use.  There are patterns for sewn cozies available, or you can buy cozies on Etsy in a variety of cute fabrics, but I wanted something quick, easy, and right now".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Knitted Cafetiere Cosy

Keep your brew warm with a cosy simple enough for a new knitter

Tutorial at A Crafty Gentleman

"You can’t beat a good coffee, right? I’m a bit particular about mine… I use fresh coffee beans, which I grind in my own coffee grinder and measure out with a specific spoon. I then brew them carefully in my, with water just off the boil, for about 4 minutes. A quick stir, plunge and pour. SO GOOD. But you know the one thing that I can’t quite manage? Keeping the coffee warm! Seriously, it’s gone lukewarm within 5 minutes of making it. Am I the only one that has this issue?! To try and solve this, I’ve designed a few patterns for a simple knitted cafetiere cosy, which is basically the coffee version of a tea cosy. This was also a great excuse to practise my knitting skills after teaching myself to knit last year".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew an Egg Warmer

Cute Easter egg warmers shaped as hens

Tutorial at By Number 19 Blog

"This is a free tutorial for an Easter hen egg warmer. These cute chickens can be used as egg warmers or as pretty decorations for the table or window. The tutorial covers materials for one hen. Since you will only need small amounts of fabric, this is an ideal project to use leftover fabrics you might have. It takes very little time to sew these hens – make them with your kids or as presents for a friend".... Read more

Tutorial - Bride and Groom Coffee Cup Sleeves

Perfect for a couple about to tie the knot

Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"Well, this is it…the last Coffee Sleeve of the Month.  These have been so much fun for me over the last year, and I hope you’ve enjoyed some of them too.  Not wanting to slip out of this series quietly, I saved the best for last.  I also cheated a little and instead of a single coffee sleeve I made two, but how could I split this couple up? To make both of these sleeves, you’ll need this pattern".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tea Cosy Set

Felt cosies are easy to sew and decorate

Tutorial at Ella and Nesta's Little Room Blog

"Fed up with all the bad weather? We are! Can't wait for Spring to start? We've made something to cheer ourselves up and keep our tea warm at the same time: the Cosy Tea Set. Here's our tutorial and free template to download so you can make your own matching Tea and Mug Cosy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Candle Cozy

Wrap for a large candle - quick and easy gift idea

Candle Cozy Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"There’s nothing like a good scented candle to bring a sense of the season to a house.  I’ve disappointed many a friend and family member when they’ve walked into the house and thought I was baking something delicious, only to find out it was a candle burning.  I can evoke a sense of summer fruit or Christmas cookies and all I need is a lighter.  I almost feel guilty. Because I’m such a fan of candles, I love to give them as gifts.  Not that a candle alone isn’t great to give and receive, but it’s nice to add a little handmade touch".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Personalized Coffee Cozy

Quick and easy gift idea

Cozy Tutorial at Doyle Dispatch Blog

"This winter, I was all about the homemade gifts. You will see a post soon about my sugar scrub recipe (mmm…), but I wanted to show you how I created this personalized coffee cozy and mug. First, I cut out 2 of the fabric sleeves by using the template from Skip to My Lou. I also cut a felt sleeve in a coordinating color. I then pieced them so that the felt sat on the bottom with the two pieces with the correct-sides facing each other".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Teapot Cosy

Can be completed in an hour or so

Cosy Tutorial at Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"I love Melody Miller's Retro Clock Fabric and was pleased to spot some at my local quilt store.  It is the perfect fabric for a Tea Cosy - as it is always Time for Tea! With the start of spring, I am imagining some lovely relaxing days reading outside in the sun with my Teapot close to hand. If you would like to make your own Tea Cosy, it is a easy project suitable for a beginner sewer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cup Cozy

Such a Sweet Cup Wrap

Cup Cozy Tutorial at Sew Much 2 Luv Blog

"Using the pattern piece,cut 2 of fabric and one of fusible fleece.I just stack them and cut all 3 pieces at once. Fuse the fleece to the wrong side of one of your pieces of fabric and set that aside. Now take the 3 - 3" squares of scrap fabric and fuse the rectangle of Wonder Under to the wrong side of the squares".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an iPhone Case

Easy idea for the kids to make to hold any of their gadgets too!

iPhone Case Tutorial at Creative Mind
"Today Again I have a colorful cheap fun idea (*tutorial) for making a useful thing, I am using my iPhone from 2 months, but i didnt restyle this as i was in habit of restyling my cell phone casing before..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Ice Cream Pint Holder / Cozy

I've never seen this. What a fun idea!

Ice Cream Pint Holder / Cozy Tutorial at Lucky Star Creations
"This tutorial is near and dear to my heart because I've had it on my to do list for some time and never got a chance to do it. I love eating ice cream straight out of the pint like I said on my favorite things post. I never eat it all at once and I hate when it starts to melt from holding it and when I refreeze it the outside tastes a little different. This nifty little cozy not only helps keep your ice cream cold, but it keeps your hands nice and warm too (finger-cicles are never a good thing) and it even has a pocket for your spoon and can hang on the fridge so you always have it on hand..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Phone / Camera / iPod Case

Easy, cute and practical!

Quilted Phone / Camera / iPod Case Tutorial at Excell Crafts
"I have a confession: I broke our camera. It was in my bag and I accidentally dropped the bag in a car park and broke off the zoom thing. So Buzz got me a new camera to carry round in my handbag and use for tutorials and blog stuff. But I didn't want to take the chance of breaking another camera, so I made a little quilted case for it. So here's the tutorial. You can use it for an iPod, mobile phone, camera, anything small that needs a bit of protection. And it makes a great gift, especially because it doesn't take very long to sew..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Legal Pad Cozy

Gotta love dressed-up office supplies!

Legal Pad Cozy Tutorial at Kitty Cats and Airplanes
"I made this one for me, with pretty lace, bows, and buttons! I love it, it keeps my legal pad from getting destroyed in my purse and it makes me smile when I see it. I knew with such a simple design that it would completely customizable, and I wanted to show how it can easily be altered for different tastes and styles. So the hubs became my guinea pig! I didn't think he'd appreciate bows and lace, so after thinking it over, I decided to make him a black vinyl one to match his leather briefcase..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Iron Cozy

How cool is that? (P.S. Love the name of her blog!)

Iron Cozy Tutorial at May Your Bobbin Always Be Full
"Most quilters travel with their supplies.
To lighten the load......I use a travel iron.
It takes up less space and is much lighter in weight than a full size iron. I don't need to wait around after class for the iron to cool off.
I can unplug the very hot iron and put it directly into this cozy.
The outside of the cozy will remain cool and I can pack it in with the rest of my supplies..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Etch a Sketch ipad Cozy

Love the way she did the writing!

Etch a Sketch ipad Cozy Tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots
"So, I made him this cute little cozy to protect his ipad when he has it out and about. It's made from fleece and was oh-so-easy to make. We also have a silicone jacket on the ipad (protection is key as the kiddies play with it too) so the dimensions for the cozy will also fit an ipad with a little extra something on it...just so ya know..." Read more

Crochet Pattern - How to Make a Drink Cozy

I love these! So cute and guests can identify their drinks by the buttons!

Drink Cozy Crochet Pattern at Just Make It: Handmade By Annabelle Annabelle's
"Make these for all of your guests!..." Read more

Knitting Pattern - How to Make an Ipod Cover

I love self-striping yarns! Cute little cozy!

Ipod Cozy Tutorial at Woolly Wotnots
"Keep your IPOD snug and warm and scratch-free with a lovely knitted IPOD case.
If you are making this for a gift, think about what colours the recipient likes or colours within their home..." Read more

Crochet Pattern - How to Make a Water Bottle Cozy

Very cute and practical. These would make nice little gifts!

Water Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern at The4Rs
"Well with just a collection of cotton yarn leftovers I decided to make a water bottle cozy, to keep my frozen water bottles from soaking my papers and books in my substitute teacher bag. It only took a few hours, and ta da, my quirky bottle cozy was finished..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sleepy Cat Tea Cozy

I love the look of redwork on linen. That cat is adorable!

Sleepy Cat Tea Cosy Tutorial at Bustle and Sew
"But ideas are just tumbling out of my head .... and here's another tutorial which would make a great Christmas gift .... the Sleepy Cat Tea Cosy. It's really simple to make, there are only 3 varieties of stitch in the embroidery and I think the cat is irresistible..." Read more