DIY Tea Cozy

                                                                              Week 49 ( Save $49 )

Here is a easy DIY Tea Cozy project you can make for Christmas for the Tea Lover's in your life.  I tried to simplify the project for all sewing levels with the contrasting colors fabrics.  For those who are more elite with more sewing experience, you can add your twist on how you want to design and finish your cozy.   Note: Loop for the cozy topper is optional

This tea cozy will fit a 6 cup tea pot, whether it be a standard brown betty to a more modern spout tea pot.  The finished size of the cozy is approximately 10 x 14 inches. 

Materials:
 
Piece of cotton fabric for the front of the tea cozy. Enough to cut 2 pieces of the pattern folded ( I suggest 11 x 17 - times 2 or larger )

Piece of quilted fabric for inside. Enough to cut 2 pieces of the pattern folded
( I suggest 11 x 17 -  times 2 or larger )

Double wide bias tape or quilting binding ( or make from remnants of scraps )

Matching thread


Instructions:

1.  Draw a pattern using an 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper. 

This pattern is only half a cozy. Place the pattern on folded fabric to cut full size or cut out two patterns and tape together to make full size pattern.

Note:  1/2 inch seam lines are included. 

>Make sure all the fabric are prewashed, dried and pressed.

2.  Pin and cut 2 fabric pieces of the cotton (fronts) and 2 quilted (inside) on folded fabric.
(The quilted fabric will insulate and keep the tea pot warm just like a little jacket) 

3.  Cut 5 inch bias tape for top loop.

Cut 29 inch x 2 inch strip for bias tape and 2 inch x 5 inch for top loop. 

>Cut only if you are making your own seam binding. Follow the Instructions to follow below for sewing.

4.  Pin 1 front fabric to 1 quilted for each (I like to hand base my pieces together)










5.  Make the loop with the bias store bought 5 inch tape by stitching on the folded raw edge
                        or
> If you are making your own seam binding for the loop, fold the 2 inch by 5 inch in half on the 2 inch side.
 
Press and fold the raw edge again and press.  Finish by sewing on the edge and you will have an 1/2 inch x 5 inch for the loop.

6.  Fold the loop in half and centre the folded loop on the front side top of the cozy.  Make sure the loop is on the finished side facing towards the bottom opening. Pin the loop and the 2 fronts together on the curvy edge.

7.  Sew 1/2 inch seams all around curvy edge and carefully over the loop on the wrong side.  Turn the cozy to the right side and press.




 

8.  Finish the bottom edge opening with your seam binding.  Pin and top stitch the trim around the base on the right side of your cozy.  Press the cozy and your done!

> If you are making your own contrasting seam binding.  Fold and press the 2 inch x 29 inch on the 1 inch side.  Pin and top stitch the trim on the bottom.  The edge will be raw but with a zigzag stitch, it will finish the edge nicely.

There you have it a simple tea pot cozy warmer that will warm someone's teapot and heart. 
  

                       I hope you enjoyed the project