Recycled Reusable Coffee Cozy

This tutorial will show you how to create a reusable coffee cozy out of old belts using basic tools and skills. With the cold winter weather setting in its the perfect earth friendly stocking stuffer for coffee lovers everywhere.

Step 1 Step #1 Materials

This project requires:

- Old belt (fabric or leather)
- Thread* (heavy duty if using leather)
- Sewing needle
- String (for optional clip loop)
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Disposable coffee cozy (from you favorite coffee shop)
- Thumb tack (Only required if your using a leather belt)

*For the leather belt I recommend a thread rated for either leather or denim, as well as a needle to fit the thicker thread.

If you don't feel like cutting up your favorite belt many can be found through local thrift stores such as, The Salvation Army, MCC or Value Village.

Comments

[abeaton]

I'm married to a Canadian and love a double double at TH when we visit! Great tutorial! Can't wait to whip a few of these up from some great vintage leather belts I had picked up at an estate sale!

[shaniafan1234]

Thanks for the instructable, this is a great idea!

[Kman77]

Thanks, this was my first instructable so i'm glad it's going over so well!

[Houdinipeter]

This could be even more recyclable if you just reused an old bike inner tube!

[Kman77]

Haha, your right it would be a lot easier too, I just don't think anyone would want a piece of tire as a stocking stuffer, unless you like the more 'industrial' look :) Good idea though, I guess its one more use for the legendary inner tube.

[danielpolly]

wow, well done! :)

[ChrysN]

Nice, I like that you can fold them up and put in a purse. (Are you trying to hide the Tim Hortons logo?)

[Kman77]

I figured it would be better not to be too blatant with the logo, but any good Canadian can tell what it is ;) .

[frankvanw1]

Yes he is, he is trying to show that any paper cup will do. :)