Love Mug-cover and embroidered message. An easy project to make in no time!

Measure the mug to determine the Mug-cover size

• 1. Width of cover: Measure from the bottom to the top of the mug ear. Add 2 cm for seam allowance.

• 2. Length of cover: Measure around the mug from one side of the mug ear to the other side. Add 3 cm for seam allowance, and to form a casing to thread the ribbon (or elastic) through to tie the mug-cover in place.

Cutting out

• Cut 1 x cover top
• Cut 1 x cover back. Cut 3 cm shorter than top layer
• Cut 1 x fusible stabiliser the same size as the cover back

• 1. Fuse stabiliser to the wrong side of the top layer.

• 2. Trace the hart template onto the paper side of Fuse & Fix. Cut out 3 mm from the drawn line. Fuse applique paper to the wrong side of the applique fabric. Cut the fabric and applique paper on the drawn line.

• 3. Remove the paper backing. The glue from the Fuse and Fix will now be on the fabric. Stick the designs in place. No ironing is required. Position designs as needed.

• 4. Select a stitch to complete the applique. The double sewn blanket stich will ensure a neat edge finish. Complete the applique work.

• 5. Place cover back onto cover front with right sides facing. The cover back will be 1.5 cm shorter on both sides. Sew with a 1 cm seam allowance on both the long edges.  Remove the stabiliser from the seam allowance.

• 6. HINT: Before turning the cover inside out, iron the seam allowance of the top cover to the inside. (This will help to roll out the edges neatly).

• 7. Turn the cover inside out.

• 8. Roll the edges out neatly. Sew a decorative stitch on the 2 long edges.​

• 9. On the side edges, fold the top layer with a double hem over the back layer to form a casing for the ribbon / elastic. Sew in position.

• 10. Thread the ribbon / elastic through the casings.

Prepare the message

• 1. Prepare an embroidery massage or download the embroidery file

• 2. Hoop stabiliser in a medium sized embroidery hoop. Use a light spray glue to stick the felt onto the stabiliser. Place a layer of dissolvable stabiliser on top of the felt.

• 3. Complete the embroidery. Remove the basting stitch and as much as possible of the topper (dissolvable stabiliser).

• 4. Cut 1 cm round the sewn hart outline. Cut batting and place onto a layer of felt. Place the embroidered layer over the batting onto the backing.

• 5. Use the embroidered outline and sew a straight stitch to attach the back. Leave a small opening at the point of the hart to insert a kebab stick for support. Use pinking scissors to cut out the hart

Put all the elements in place and your gift is ready to be presented.