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Tea Cozy Sewing Project

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Learn how to Make a Tea Cozy with this simple diy sewing tutorial that will help you make your own Tea Cozy pattern to fit your tea pot!

 

Learn how to Make a Tea Cozy with this simple diy sewing tutorial that will help you make your own Tea Cozy pattern to fit your tea pot!

 

Learn how to Make a Tea Cozy with this simple diy sewing tutorial that will help you make your own Tea Cozy pattern to fit your tea pot!              

When Sears contacted me a few months ago wanting to sponsor a Craft/DIY post by providing me with a fabulous new Sewing Machine you know I just had to jump at the chance.  

Sewing by hand is fine and gets the job done, but a sewing machine does it better and faster.  I was already listing off in my head all the projects I could get to work on thanks to the sewing machine!

First, I would like to introduce you to my new best friend:  The Kenmore®/MD 18-Stitch Sewing Machine. 

She is a real thing of beauty, and I know I’ve only scratched the surface as far as what she is able to. 

Ever since I showed her to my mom, my mom has been asking for one to replace her old machine, so I can say one of these would make for an amazing Mothers Day gift!  

 

DIY Tea Cozy

 

With 64 stitch options to chose from, this sewing machine gives you a wide variety of stitching choices to get the job done. Add in the quality you’ve come to expect from the Kenmore name along with the many other built-in accessories such as a one-step buttonholer, thread cutter, drop feed and snap-on foot fixing and this machine is the one for you.

  • 3 Styles of 1-Step buttonhole.

  • Horizontal bobbin.

  • Automatic clutch bobbin winding.

  • Snap on foot fixing system.

  • 64 stitch functions.

  • Low bar presser foot system.

  • Slit take-up lever threading system.

  • 5mm stitch length and 7mm stitch width.

 

I settled on this quick and relatively easy sewing project that would make a great gift for any tea loving mom. 

This Tea Cozy is the perfect way to keep your tea pot warm and is easy as just throwing in the wash with towels to clean. 

So without further ado, here is how to make a tea cozy!

 

 

Learn how to Make a Tea Cozy with this simple diy sewing tutorial that will help you make your own Tea Cozy pattern to fit your tea pot!  

DIY Tea Cozy

 

What you Need

1/2 Meter Fabric for Inside

1/2 Meter Fabric for Outside

1/2 Meter Quilt Batting

Trim (Piping, lace etc..)

Co-ordinating Thread

Pins

 

DIY Tea Cozy

So to Start you need to create yourself a pattern.  This is easy enough.  You basically just need a large dome shape that will fit around your tea pot.  Measure your tea pot from the end of its spout to the edge of its handle, being sure to account for the widest part of the pot. Write that down as the width + 1 inch for seam allowance. Next measure your tea pot from top to bottom and that becomes the height + 1 inch for seam allowance. Measure that out on your pattern paper and draw a dome based on the measurements you took.

DIY Tea Cozy

Next you will want to ensure that any creases have been pressed out of the material. Then fold right sides of material together and pin the pattern to the material and cut out.  Do this with both the Inside material as well as the outside.  You should end up with 2 outside facing pieces and 2 inside pieces.

DIY Tea Cozy

Repeat once with the quilt batting. Cut trim to fit the outside dome of the pattern.

DIY Tea Cozy

Sew trim to right side of outside fabric with trim facing in.  Start and finish trim 1/4 inch from bottom on both sizes and fold to create a finished edge. 

DIY Tea Cozy

DIY Tea Cozy

Sew Batting to wrong side of each inside facing piece.  (Don’t Sew the Bottom) You will probably have to adjust the tension at this point on your machine. 

DIY Tea Cozy

DIY Tea Cozy

Sew inside facing pieces together with the right sides facing together. (Don’t Sew the Bottom)

Sew right sides of outside facing material together being careful not to catch the trim. (Don’t forget to readjust the tension again)

DIY Tea Cozy

Sew Bottoms of Outside fabric and inside facing fabric together, matching seams.  Sew as far beyond each seam as you can.  You will have to hand finish the remainder of the bottom.

DIY Tea Cozy

DIY Tea Cozy

Stuff the inside material into the outside shell and you are set to go!

 

Learn how to Make a Tea Cozy with this simple diy sewing tutorial that will help you make your own Tea Cozy pattern to fit your tea pot!

 

 

 

Learn how to Make a Tea Cozy with this simple diy sewing tutorial that will help you make your own Tea Cozy pattern to fit your tea pot!

 

Disclosure:  This post was sponsored by Sears Canada, all thoughts and opinions remain honest and my own.

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  1. I would love a computerized on like the Kenmore®/MD Love to try all the cool things you can do with it.

  2. The sewing machine I would pick would be Kenmore /MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine.

  3. I’d like the Kenmore 14-stitch sewing machine. That’s plenty of stitches for me…and my mom! (But I know my daughters would like the 606-stitch computerized model.)

  4. My daughter would love the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine but I think that would be a bit overwhelming for my mom who would probably like the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine

  5. I would love the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine…then I wouldn’t have to keep borrowing my moms. 🙂

  6. We would love the Kenmore/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine! The reviews look great! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  7. I would love the computerized sewing machine, can I program it to do everything for me?

  8. Such a cute tea cozy, I would never have to drink cold tea again. I had no idea I was sewing with a dinosaur! A new machine like the Kenmore®/MD 18-Stitch Sewing Machine would be a dream! Thanks for offering such a great contest.

  9. I cannot believe they sell a 900 dollar sewing machine! 😮 I would like the Kenmore computerized one for my mom.

  10. I really like sewing but I am not great at it yet, but if I had this one or the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine, I bet in no time I would be sewing almost like a pro:)

  11. I would get her the Kenmore®/MD Horizontal Sewing Machine because she has been talking about wanting that one every since it came out!!!

  12. The Kenmore/md horiznontal 54 stitch sounds perfect for mr and my mother . We live together and both have been talking about getting another one her old one just got worn out’ We use to make all kinds of clothes and crafts. THANKS

  13. The Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches would be the one she’d most like.

  14. Visited Sears and the Sewing Machine me or my mom would love the most is their, “Kenmore®/MD ¾-Thread Serger With Lower Loop Threader”. As they say, “Perfect for new users looking to learn” so it’s must be the one. 🙂

  15. Kenmore/MD Computerized Sewing Machine! Looks amazing and I would be able to do so many different and wonderful projects with it!

  16. Both my mom and I would love the Kenmore 3/4 thread Serger with Waste Clipper Catcher

  17. The Kenmore/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine looks pretty great. Very hi-tech, so even a beginner like myself could make something great.

  18. Im not sure, ive always wanted to sew, but never have learned how, So I would need one for a beginner!

  19. The Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine is beautiful! My mom or I would love it!

  20. The Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches! I’ve always wanted a sewing machine.

  21. Oh gosh it would make my year to win this!!! I lost my sewing machine when I split with my ex while living in the states, I hadn’t even taken it out of the box, spent $1500 on it and was only 23 at the time 🙁 been dying to get one again ever since. I love the Kenmore MD Computerized machine, it would get the job done 🙂

  22. Kenmore /MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine, wow! i can”t even imagine having all the option to use this one, it would be a dream!

  23. This machine is unbelievable! I like the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine.

  24. The Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine would be perfect for me! Simple, and efficient, plus I love pretty much anything that’s limited edition. =]

  25. Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine, would do all the things I need it to do

  26. The Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine looks amazing – but it might scare me! I still use my old Kenmore that I bought in High School. I remember it came with a 25 year head warranty. I thought I would never see the 25 years…I mean I was 16 or 17 when I bought it…let’s just say it is out of warranty now…

  27. I think my mom would LOVE the
    Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches

  28. This sewing maching, Kenmore /MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine, would be the one I would choose because it has enough equipped to do what basic needs to be done, plus more 😉

  29. I enjoy sewing quilts but the sewing machine I have now is so old it sometimes makes the job quite difficult. If I had a new computerized sewing machine it would make the job SEW much easier.

  30. Kenmore®/MD ¾-thread Serger with Waste Clipper Catcher…OMG! I would be daughter of the century, my mom has always wanted a machine with a serger!

  31. My mom would love the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine. She quilts and would love the embroidery feature.

  32. Neither of us would need anything fancy

    Kenmore®/MD Horizontal Sewing Machine, 54 Stitch Functions

    is the best one. It is the exact same shape as the 30 year old one we used.

  33. Probably the Kenmore®/MD ¾-thread Serger with Waste Clipper Catcher since she likes having a lot of features available 🙂

  34. Would choose the 14-stitch model, I’m sure that’s plenty of stitches for me to handle!

  35. based on the reviews on sears i would say the Kenmore /MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine,

  36. The sewing machine I would pick would be Kenmore /MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine.

  37. My mom is a really good seamstress so I think she would like the
    Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine

  38. I think the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine would be the choice.

  39. In a world with no money issues, we would choose the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine, that thing does everything!

  40. I would absolutely love to win the Kenmore®/MD 18-Stitch Sewing Machine from Sears Canada! My machine has gone on vacation!! The thing has decided it doesn’t want to run any longer and so winning this Kenmore would be a joy to replace my old one. Gonna wish on a star! and keep my fingers crossed.

  41. I would like to have any sewing machine, since I haven’t got one now, and it really would come in handy the next time I sew curtains.

  42. I would love to try Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine for making my cat toys!

  43. I’d love the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine!
    I love to sew but never had a machine before and hand sewing is too time consuming now with 5 kids.

  44. I’d go with the middle of the road on…Kenmore®/MD ¾-Thread Serger With Lower Loop Threader.

  45. who wouldn’t want the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine!?!?!? it’s the machine of my dreams! but of course, i’d be thankful to have any sewing machine at all. :0)

  46. Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine
    I would love any machine but I think this is the best one for my mom she is the better sewer in our family she helps me make patterns from old clothes to make new better or bigger sizes for my kids she is a awesome sewer and it has been a while since she has gotten a new machine

  47. I would love to have the Kenmore®/MD Horizontal Sewing Machine, 54 Stitch Functions. 🙂

  48. I would love the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine. My mom would just have me do all her sewing for her!

  49. Oh, the things I would create with this machine – Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine

  50. Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches – This sounds like it would be perfect for my needs

  51. If money was not an issue , the Kenmore 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine would be amazing!

  52. I’d love to win a Kenmore®/MD 18-Stitch Sewing Machine so that I can start sewing again. I haven’t had a machine for a few years, and I miss it.

  53. … The Kenmore / MD 606 Stitch Computerized Sewing looks great…My mom and I would love it.

  54. Would love to win the Kenmore MD-18 stitch sewing machine.My sewing machine just broke…So sad!

  55. Hello, my mom would like to have a serger: Kenmore®/MD ¾-thread Serger with Waste Clipper Catcher. thank you. Vicki

  56. I would love to win this Kenmore 606 Computerized Sewing Machine. I need to up-date from my old Singer I got in High School, many,many years ago. Fingers are crossed!

  57. I would love to win the MD 18 stitch but oh the Kenmore MD 606 would be so nice for my quilting projects. MInd you I don’t have a sergerr so that MD 3/4thread with waste clipper would sure be a nice addition to my sewing room….but honestly any machine would be a welcome. I have a Kenmore model 1757 zig zag machine that I purchased in 1973….it still works like a charm, you have no idea how much material has gone thru this machine! How much thread have I purchased in the last 40 years? It’s in a cabinet so it’s a piece of furniture.

  58. I would like the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches thank you,

  59. I’d love any sewing machine right now but if I could choose I would like the
    Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches.

  60. I would love to have the Kenmore MD 18 stitch sewing machine!!! I’ve been taking sewing classes but don’t have my own machine yet…love this one!!!

  61. I would love to win the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches. I love sewing and would love to own this.

  62. wow, this is awesome me and my husband keep on looking on kijiji to buy second hand sewing machine but we cant find cheap price. Omg i want it, i have a baby who is 6 months old i want to make her new clothes. such a great give away.

  63. oh wow..the sergers would be a want for sure but for most use I think Kenmore /MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches would be amazing to use!

  64. I would love to have the Kenmore/MD 606-stich Computerized Sewing Machine to give to my mother.

  65. I don’t really sew that well but would love to know how. I guess I would like the best one for a beginner!

  66. Great giveaway! I’ve been wanting to learn how to sew for years. The computerized machine looks cool – but may be too fancy for this novice 😉

  67. Great Mother’s Day gift, would love to win the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches

  68. I would love to win this Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches.Great giveaway!

  69. I would love one of the Sears computerized sewing machines. the 50 stitch seems really nice.

  70. I would love the Kenmore MD 606 stitch computerized model…..would love to try my hand t quilting, and my old machine is not up to the job!

  71. I haven’t sewn much in recent years but I used to love making my own projects and have been thinking about getting back into it again. The machine that I noticed the most on the Sears site was the Kenmore/MD Horizontal Sewing machine, 54 stitch functions; it reminds of the older machines with its simplistic appearance and I find that appealing.

  72. I would like the Kenmore 606 computerized stitch machine to share with my daughter who is taking a real interest in sewing.

  73. I would love to win the Kenmore®/MD 18-Stitch Sewing Machine! I could make this lovely tea cozy and other Christmas gifts! Thank you!

  74. I’d love to win the Kenmore MD/14 Stitch .. looks the easiest for beginners, maybe! LOL The one above looks like it’d be a dream and absolutely a fantastic gift for Mother’s Day!

  75. I’d love to win this. I haven’t had a new machine in over 40 years. The Kenmore 18-stitch sewing machine has so many wonderful features

  76. I love the tea cozy you made! I’ve actually been looking for a tea cozy all over and no one seems to sell them anymore, or, if they do, they are terribly over-priced. Thanks to your clear instructions, I can now try making my own! Wish me luck!

  77. I “sew” could use a new Kenmore sewing machine. My current model is a dozen years old and has been used and abused to exhaustion. I think it’s time to retire her. She’s been a good good friend.

  78. I think my mother would like the Kenmore/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine the most because she has very bad arthritis in her hands and it sounds as if this sewing machine practically runs itself. She used to do a lot of crafting, but has been unable to do so for the last few years due to the arthritis in her hands…it would be sooooooo lovely to find a way to help her enjoy sewing again!

  79. My Kenmore has been going strong for over 30 years – might be time for an update! My mom can’t sew any more, but I have a daughter that is learning – she made me an apron for Christmas last year!! Any machine with a quilting package would be wonderful!!

  80. It was a tough decision but I finally decided on the Kenmore/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches. Amazing!!! Thank you

  81. I am a new mom and so want to get into sewing this would be Great way to be able to finally start!!

  82. I would love to win a new sewing machine. My original Kenmore is about 35 years old and was bought with my first pay when I started working. It’s still going strong! However, I would love an updated one.

  83. for me i would like the Kenmore®/MD 18-Stitch Sewing Machine but I am not fussy, but that is the one that stands out for me thanks seems simple that is what i need

  84. I would love the Kenmore/Md 3/4 thread Serger with Waste Clipper most. I don’t have a Serger and could use one.

  85. The Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine seems incredible. I could only imagine how many projects you can create using that machine! Since my mom has been sewing for many years, she would sure enjoy experimenting with the different functions.

  86. I’d love the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine. I’d have a lot of fun embellishing my kids clothes with all those stitches!

  87. I would love to get the Kenmore /MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine or the Kenmore /MD ¾-thread Serger with Waste Clipper. Both would be so helpful with so many projects and crafts.

  88. Kenmore /MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine is the one we would pick. Looks awesome

  89. My mom and me would love a Kenmore/MD Horizontal Sewing Machine, 54 Stitch Functions. We both just started sewing larger projects and urgently need a new sewing machine.

  90. This Kenmore would be the perfect machine but the Kenmore /MD ¾-Thread Serger With Lower Loop Threader would also come in handy!

  91. I really like the Kenmore®/MD 167-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine as I am new to sewing but this seems easy to use and simple for a beginner!

  92. I would sooooo love a Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine this would be perfect for my family and I 🙂

  93. My Mom would really love the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches

  94. I would love the Kenmore MD 18-Stitch Sewing Machine. I’ve always wanted a decent sewing machine, this would be perfect for me.

  95. i would really love the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches for my daughter and me. We share this really old machine, that we either have to replace soon or spend a lot to get it fixed. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  96. I would love a new sewing machine and in so desparte need of one. I would get some much use from it. Love the Kenmore MD 18-Stich machine!

  97. I think the “Kenmore /MD ¾-thread Serger with Waste Clippe…r Catcher” would do the trick.

  98. I like the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches. I really miss having a sewing machine!

  99. Oh boy! While I’d looooove to get a serger, I think my Mom and I would both appreciate the Kenmore /MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing the most!

  100. Would love any one of them but if I must choose, I think I would have to pick one of the computerized one since it would probably makes my mom’s love of sewing a lot easier.

  101. That is such a detailed tutorial – wondering if it is still a bit too tricky for me, the newbie?! Thanks!

    I love that tea cup, btw – it is beautiful!

    In my ideal world, I’d love the Kenmore /MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing – but honestly, I’d be happy with a good machine that works 🙂 Thanks!

  102. I have a very vintage kenmore that is my work horse! Can’t go wrong with a Kenmore

    My mom has a new sewing machine… I think the 17 stitch mother’s day edition looks super nice, and I like that it isn’t computerized!

    Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!

  103. omg… I would just love, love , love to win something this big… The most I ever win is at Tim Hortons, roll up the rim. I am just imagining all the stuff I could make and all the clothes I would not have to sew by hand!!!

  104. I am learning to quilt and winning the Kenmore/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine would make the experience that much more enjoyable

  105. my sewing machine is over 25 yrs old. it fixed a lot of clothes with 3 sons, made a lot of curtains, kids clothes and pretty much anything I wanted to experiment with fabric. Its time to put ol betsy to a much need rest and get a new machine. I hope I win

  106. Would love to be able to win this machine in order to finish off a lot of projects started.

  107. Both my Mom and I are quilters, so I’m sure she’d love the super-fancy Kenmore/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine.

    1. Or a man Chrystal. I think only 1 of my sons is teachable and willing to learn. He’s always bringing his clothes for me to fix, and hes 21 able body. Teach a man to fish I say.

  108. I’d love to have the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches! All that power and all those stitch options for such a great price!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  109. I’d love to have the Kenmore 18-Stitch Sewing Machine. Then I could get back at my quilting and crafts.

  110. the Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine is SO advanced, it’s like, from the future! and the features are so awesome! my mom would love to own that one

  111. I could see my mother liking the Kenmore®/MD Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built In Stitches.

  112. my mom would love to get the Kenmore®/MD ¾-thread Serger with Waste Clipper Catcher she loves to sew

  113. I would be happy with any of them, I need one bad. but I guess kenmore 606 stitch computerized sewing machine

  114. The Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine sounds deluxe! I’d love to have that one!

  115. I would love a sewing machine that could handle a novice sewer doing things completely wrong without breaking!! I haven’t found one yet that doesn’t hate me….the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine might just be it!

  116. I think the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine would be perfect for me AND my three kids!

  117. Wow my Mum would love to own the Kenmore /MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine, who wouldn’t.

  118. The Kenmore®/MD 606-stitch Computerized Sewing Machine looks wonderful!! I cant imagine all the amazing projects that would be possible with such a beautiful machine!

  119. I think the kenmore/MD limited edition. I just like a simple machine with out too many bells and whisltes

  120. I would be happy with the Kenmore®/MD Limited Edition 17-stitch Sewing Machine. Thanks for this contest!

  121. wow that’s some sewing machine, lucky lady! I love the tea cozy too, going to be drinkin lots of tea as the weather gets cooler!

  122. What a cute project and awesome seeing machine! I long to get back into sewing but my old machine my mom left me is broken. It thuds loud when I try to use it. It’s probably wiser to buy a new one then get this old one fixed. This kenmore one has so many awesome features!

  123. Nice sewing machine. I have a Kenmore too, but not that elaborate. Thanks for showing us how to make a tea cozy. You make it look so simple. I thought I always needed a real pattern to follow but not according to you. Thanks for sharing another DIY craft. The end result looks fantastic!

  124. I have a very basic sewing machine. This is a cute project and thank you for sharing. I really like the material you used.

  125. I wish I still had a sewing machine as I have been wanting a tea cozy . My favorite pot to use is an English bone china teapot which my teenage son has claimed for his brew. I was telling him it needs a cozy and now I will show him. Tea must be served hot in a proper pot kept cozy.

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