Water Bottle Cozy

  My daughter needed to take a water bottle on a walking field trip.

I thought, you're going to carry that bottle in your hand 

the whole way?! I don't think so. 

Off to the sewing supply I went. 

I picked out two coordinating fabrics. 

Made a pattern by measuring the circumference of the

water bottle along with the length. 

Cut two circles for the bottom of the cozy. 

One out of print and the other out of polka dot flannel.

I then measured the length of the strap and cut the width that I wanted.

For the strap I also cut an identical measure of lining

to make the strap more durable. 

I also cut two rectangular pieces for the connecting straps.

I pressed all pieces.

I sewed the printed fabric for the bottle cover right sides together. Then I pinned the printed circle to the bottom of the cover. Sewed in place. I then did the same for the polka dot cover. I then turned the printed cover right side out. Pressed the top over 1/4 inch. Left the polka dot cover wrong side out and folded over the top 1/4 inch. Placed the polka dot cover inside of the printed cover.

Sewed the two rectangular pieces, added in the D rings,

pinned them in on the side of the top of the cover and sewed in place.

For the strap, I pressed the printed fabric with the lining on top. I folded it into thirds, tucking the overlapping piece under and pressed in place. I pinned the fold and used a zig zag stitch to sew down the middle of the strap four individual times. I then attached the strap to the D rings by looping them through and sewing them into place with two rows of zig zag stitching. 

                                                      

Needless to say it was a hit! 

She loved it. 

Now I have been requested to make 3 more, 

two of which will be completely sewn in boyish colors. 

Happy sewing!