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Time for Tea: Teapot Cosy {Tutorial}

September 4, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

I love Melody Miller’s Retro Clock Fabric.  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 an easy project suitable for a beginner sewer. It can be easily completed in an hour or so, and teamed with a teapot or gourmet tea would make a lovely gift.
Materials:
1/3 yard (0.3 m) quilting fabric for Teapot cosy
1/3 yard (0.3 m) quilting fabric for lining
Fat Quarter or 0.1 m quilting fabric for binding
5 inch (13cm) Twill Tape (Herringbone Tape) for Loop
5 inch (13 cm) crocheted trim or ribbon for Loop
2 pieces of batting, each measuring 10 x 13 inches (25 x 33 cm)
Finished Size: 11 inches x 8 1/2 inches (28 x 21.5 cm) sized to fit a small teapot, capacity approx 4 cups.
Teapot Cosy Template
Instructions:
1. Cut two rectangles from the outer fabric (clock), each measuring 11 x 8.5 inches. Cut two rectangles from the lining fabric, each measuring 11 x 8.5 inches. Layer the outer fabric, the batting, and the lining, with the wrong sides of the fabric facing the batting. Baste the layers together with safety pins. (Photo 1).
2. Quilt lines approx 1 inch apart or as desired. (Photo 2)
3. Using the template provided, trace the tea cosy shape onto each quilted panel. Cut out the front and back of the tea cosy. Overlock(Serge)  or zigzag around all the raw edges. (Photo 3).
4. Pin the crocheted trim to the centre of the twill tape and stitch in place. Fold the twill tape in half and pin to the top of the cosy front. Baste in place. Layer the front and back of the cosy together with right sides facing. Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, stitch around the cosy from one side to the other, leaving the bottom open. Turn right side out and press.(Photo 4).
5. Cut a fabric strip for binding, measuring 2 1/4 x 26 inches. If using a fat quarter, cut two strips and join with a mitred seam. Press binding in half lengthwise. Stitch the binding on to the bottom on the tea cosy like you would if it was a quilt. If you are unsure how to do this, check out this excellent binding tutorial by Rita from Red Pepper Quilts. Hand or machine stitch the binding in place.
There you have it, a Tea Cosy, just in time for tea!

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Comments

  1. Barbara says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:55 am

    ooohh thank you for the tutorial!!
    i like this fabric!!!

    Reply
  2. Naturally Carol says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:13 am

    I so love that fabric!

    Reply
  3. solange ich nähe... says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:17 am

    Great- I Love it!
    Maybe you look at my blog, theres a Mug-Rugs Giveaway 😉
    Manuela

    Reply
  4. ~ko says

    September 4, 2012 at 4:34 am

    Adorable! Adorable Adorable! And that fabric is toooooo cute! Love it!

    Reply
  5. Alicia Manzano says

    September 4, 2012 at 5:29 am

    Oh my goodness! This is too darling! Thanks for sharing! I am pinning now. What a great house warming gift?!

    Alicia @
    How Charming, Zeeuh!

    Reply
  6. janice15 says

    September 4, 2012 at 5:29 am

    Very sweet, I have been seeing these but they are so expensive…I’m going to try to make one…Thank you…with love Janice

    Reply
  7. Fignie says

    September 4, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Amazing tutorial! I want to make one now 🙂 Such cute fabric to boot!!

    Reply
  8. CBH says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Bee Craft Inspirations, under the Page 3 post on Sep. 04, 2012. Thanks again.

    Reply
  9. Kris says

    September 4, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Very sleek design!

    Reply
  10. Linda says

    September 5, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Lisa this is adorable and so you, I bet it looks fantastic in your kitchen.
    Xx

    Reply
  11. Dural says

    September 6, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    This is great, thanks!

    Reply
  12. notyet100 says

    September 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Super cute 🙂

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Shirley said:

    This is great – been looking for a pattern to sew for a while. Just got to go and buy some nice fabric now and get sewing. Thanks again

    Reply
  14. Steph says

    November 7, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Nice tutorial and lovely fabric choices!

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    November 10, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Lovely pattern and tutorial- just can’t download pattern unless we pay to use site- bummer :(.

    Reply
  16. C.S. Weaver says

    October 11, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    I’m going to be adventurous and turn this idea into a French press cozy as I have some gorgeous coffee themed fabric on hand. Thanks for the easy to follow tute! Love your tea cozy.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:55 am

      A coffee cozy sounds lovely! Happy sewing.

      Reply
      • C.S. Weaver says

        October 17, 2014 at 2:57 am

        Here’s my finished French press cozy! It really keeps the coffee warm for hours, too. Thanks again for the tutorial.

        Reply

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