As temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, it’s time to start thinking about staying warm.
One of the easiest ways to do that is to treat yourself to a snuggly sweater. But did you know that there is a way to stay warm while staying eco-friendly?
Today, we’re going to show you how to celebrate Earth Day by purchasing a reusable coffee sleeve, so that you can be your own barista and keep your drinks warm for hours!
Happy Earth Day, friends!
Ever since I was little, I’ve been taught to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
All three have rubbed off on me and, this Earth Day, I’m sharing a little DIY that will help reduce waste.
As much as I would love to have a reusable mug with me each and every time I grab a coffee, it’s not always possible.
In order to cut down on the amount of waste  I produce, a friend and I got together to create reusable coffee sleeves. If you have a sewing machine, you can easily create your own coffee sleeve in about 30 minutes.
In case you want to want to purchase bulks instead of spending time sewing but do not have the necessary budget, you can opt for a loan, which can easily be done via PaydayChampion. It is an online platform that provides short-term cash advances.
The company offers a service that allows users to borrow money with no credit checks and no collateral. The idea of payday loans is not new. In fact, they have been around for centuries. But the concept of payday loans has changed drastically over the years due to advancements in technology, regulations, and consumer demand.
In the past few years, payday lending has become a hot topic in the United States as more states have regulated it and started issuing licenses for lenders to operate within their state boundaries. Either way, let us resume the topic at hand.
Reusable Coffee Sleeve  (adapted from Once Crafty Home’s  post)
Materials:
Coffee Sleeve Template
5″ x 11″ Front Fabric (pattern)
5″ x 11″ Backing Fabric (solid color)
5″ x 11″ Medium Weight Fusible FleeceButton
Elastic (we used hair rubber bands)
Matching Thread
Straight Pins
Sewing Machine
Follow the directions below to find out how to make your own reusable coffee sleeve!Â
1. Â Cut the medium weight fusible fleece, front, and back fabric out using the coffee sleeve template. Â If using a patterned fabric, be aware of which edge will be at the top of your coffee sleeve.
TIP: Make the backside larger so you know you are sewing through all of your layers properly.
2. Iron both pieces of fabric to get any wrinkles out and then iron the fusible fleece onto the front piece of fabric. Lay the front and back fabric right-sides-together as shown above.
3. Fold the elastic hair rubber band in half and slide the looped side between the two pieces of fabric. Center it along the short side. Pin the elastic in place and pin the two layers together.
Are those pins adorable?
You can get your own here.
4. Using a sewing machine, sew almost all the way around the two layers of fabric using 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave about a 2″ gap on one side of the fabric to turn the fabric right-side-out. Be sure to trim excess fabric around edges and cut fabric corners, making sure not to clip the seams before turning it inside out.
5. Turn the coffee sleeve right side out. Use chopsticks to help get the corners out completely. Pin the gap closed and then iron the sleeve flat. Topstitch around the coffee sleeve with a 1/8″ seam allowance. To reinforce the elastic, backstitch and sew over it again.
6. Fold the edge with the elastic 1/2″ over the non-elastic edge. Using a pencil, mark where the inside of the elastic is. Don’t stretch the elastic as you mark where the button will go.
7. Sew the button onto the mark you just made. If you’re not sure how to sew a button on, don’t miss this video. Grab your favorite coffee and place your new sleeve around your beverage!
You can easily put a coffee sleeve in your bag so you never have to use another paper once again. Your local coffee shop and the environment thank you!
Are you doing anything to celebrate Earth Day?
When was the last time you upgraded your coffee-on-the-go spoons? Do you still use utensils from your kitchen?
If you do nothing else, I urge you to be aware of how much trash you produce each day and look for ways to cut back.