• Sleeve Sizes: 5” x 10 ½” for 8oz cups, 6” x 11” for 12oz cups and 7” x 11 ½” for 16oz cups
• Designed and made by Heidi Pridemore
• Skill Level:Advanced Beginner

Creating your own coffee sleeves with Camelot Fabrics CloudFill Fleece and Mixology Fabrics is a fun and practical DIY project that adds a touch of personal flair to your daily coffee/tea routine. Begin by selecting your favorite patterns from the vibrant Mixology Fabric collection, known for its diverse and eye-catching designs. Pair these with the ultra-soft CloudFill Fleece, which will serve as the perfect insulating layer, keeping your hands comfortable while your drink stays warm. This reusable coffee/beverage sleeve not only showcases your style but also contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle.

Supplies Needed: 

For the16oz cup sleeve

You will also need:

• Basic Sewing Supplies
• Matching Threads
• Wonder Clips
• Fraxion Pen
• Optional-Top Stitch Foot
• Quarter Inch Foot
• Elmers washout Glue Stick

Cutting The Pieces 

Assembly Instructions

1. Center (1) 1 ¼” x 10” Fabric C strip on a diagonal across the (1) 7” x 11 ½” strip of CloudFill Fleece. 
   
   
2. Place (1) 2 ½” x 10” Fabric B strip on top of the first strip, right sides together. Make sure the strip will cover the batting and adjust as needed. Sew along the right side of the strips. Press the Fabric B strip open as shown. 
   
   
3. Rotate the batting, Place (1) 2 ½” x 10” Fabric A on top of the Fabric C strip, right sides together and aligning the edge. Sew the strips together and press the Fabric A strip open. 
   
   
4. Continue to add strips to each side of the sewn strips to completely cover the piece of batting. 
   
   
   
   
5. Trim the excess fabric even with the edges of the batting piece to make the sleeve Front. 
   
   
   
   
6. To complete the sleeve, layer the sleeve front with the 7” x 11 ½” Fabric D strip, right sides together.
7. Trace the 16oz sleeve template on the wrong side of the Fabric D piece. 
   
   
8. Cut the layered pieced out on the drawn lines.
   
   
9. Fold each 5” piece of elastic cord in half.
10. Position each folded cord, in between the layers, along the short straight edge, 1” from each corner. Clip the cords in place to the Sleeve Front. 
    
    
11. Fold the Fabric D strip back down over the cords and clip the layers together.
    
    
12. Sew around the clipped layers, leaving a 3” opening at the bottom.
13. Turn the sewn sleeve right side out. 
    
    
14. Tuck the edges of the opening in and press. Topstitch around the entire sleeve to finish the edges and to close the opening. 
    
    
15. Fold the sleeve in half and position the buttons in place to align them with the elastic cord loops.

TIP: Use the Elmers glue stick to hold the buttons in place.

16. Hand sew the buttons in place to complete the sleeve. 
    
     

Here are the yardages to make two other sizes. Play with using one piece of fabric or use 1 ½” vertical strips to mix up the look.

For the12oz cup sleeve

For the 8oz cup sleeve

Congratulations on completing your first coffee beverage sleeve using our blog tutorial! By following the steps and incorporating the luxurious CloudFill Fleece from Camelot Cotton, you've created a cozy, stylish, and eco-friendly sleeve that's perfect for keeping your coffee warm and your hands comfortable. Not only have you mastered a new craft, but you've also added a personalized touch to your daily coffee routine. Enjoy your handmade creation, and be sure to share your project with us—we'd love to see how you brought it to life!