Comments on: Homemade Holidays: Reusable ‘Java Jackets’

By: felicitates

felicitates — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:39:00 +0000

Oh these are incredibly cute! If only I was able to sew, I’m simply the worst at it!

By: Rande McDaniel

Rande McDaniel — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:31:00 +0000

Cute!!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:41:53 +0000

@ SJ – If you’re successful at it, you could sell them where you work. Hopefully it catches on!

By: SJ

SJ — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:30:30 +0000

I work in a coffee shop… wow this is so cool I’m sad I’ve been out of touch for a few weeks, I think I’m goon start making these and just stock up on them for next Christmas! I have to make myself one though!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:58:36 +0000

@ Mae – Yay, good luck with the crafting! =)

By: Mae

Mae — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:47:48 +0000

What a wonderful idea! Just the other day I was just thinking about how many of those must get thrown away daily by coffee and tea consumers (myself included…I have too many guilty habits). I absolutely LOVE this idea, and I’ll have to try it out sometime!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:41:55 +0000

@ Sleepy Bird – Yeah that seems like a great simple alternative. Thanks for the tip! =)

By: Sleepy bird

Sleepy bird — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:44:10 +0000

If you’re not so craft a sweatband like one might wear to work out in works really well. just slip it right on. Also a simple version of the craft. take an old sweatshirt cut off the cuff, take some yarn or thread and sew up as directed above. not as elegant or cute but really simple.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:18:04 +0000

@ Crystal – Thanks! And oh no, sorry I was too late for ya!

@ Anastasia – Yay for busting out the sewing machine. Homemade gifts are the best. =)

@ Tabitha – Totally! The idea for this project was totally selfish – I needed one for myself!

@ Tenise Rae – Yeah it’s funny I’ve had this idea forever and I just finally got around to *doing* it – and within a few days I’ve started seeing them everywhere. Not that I’m complaining – the more ‘green’ solutions around, the better I say! Sweater sleeves is a great idea as well. Good luck with the project!

@ Laura – That is AWESOME! So beautiful, well done Lady!

@ Katie – Thanks!

@ Kathryn – Glad to hear that reusable jackets are catching on! Hope your friend sells a lot of them. =)

@ Farmingtheburbs – Woo-hoo! =D

@ sarah – Awesome, good luck!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:15:39 +0000

@ sarah – Thank you! I used velcro but as I use it with my ‘not a paper cup’ (a ceramic cup, that looks like a paper cup) it doesn’t have to have any give.
You could use an elastic band or I think one or more buttons with an elastic loop thingy. Something like this but with maybe two rows of buttons (depending on how different your cups are):
http://www.bassetlawfashionservices.org.uk/img/shirt2.jpg