Prototype Coffee Sleeve, originally uploaded by Mindless Pursuits.

OK. I have this idea for making reversible coffee sleeves that have the same look as my pillows. I made this double-sided prototype, but I HATE it.

This side looks moderately OK, but the other side, which as the same asymmetrical pattern as my brocade pillows, looks HORRIBLE due to the bias tape.

So I’ve already figured out how I’m going to redo these. Unfortunately, it means a lot more work, but it’ll be worth it, and there won’t be any need for bias tape AND they’ll be adjustable to fit many different size cups - this one was made for a taller and thinner cup size like a Starbucks Venti (which is what I used to test my paper pattern).

Prototype Coffee Sleeve 2, originally uploaded by Mindless Pursuits.

This is an ultra-quick mock-up of what I would prefer the sleeve look like. I just ripped the bias tape off quickly and re-sewed this to be able to demonstrate what it looks like without the bias tape. To really do this, I’m going to have to redo my seam allowances and sewing approach so that the edges are neater and so that the stitching for the accent stripe isn’t showing. But for a really quick mock-up, I prefer this already to the last one!

(Sung to the tune of ‘Livin La Vida Loca’ by Ricky Martin)

It’s morning in the city
Dark out and traffic calls
I feel a craving in me
That makes no sense at all

I stop off at the Starbucks
Round the corner past the light
To feed my worst addiction
This craving just ain’t right

It’ll make your taste buds stand up
And go tango with your brain
It will pump you up with caffeine
That much chocolate is insane
Like a mullet in L.A. Come on!
[CHORUS:]

Got to have it now
Drinkin’ a double mocha
It’ll pump you up right now
Drinkin’ a double mocha
It’s taste is so sinful
And it’ll never cause you to choke up
It will make you howl
Drinkin’ a double mocha Come on!
Drinkin’ a double mocha, come on!
I’m drinkin’ a double mocha
Got to work in a hurry
Full of too much energy
She took my card
Barista took my money
Too much caffeine’s gonna make me ill

It’s never made with water
Only whole milk will suffice
But once you’ve had a taste of it
You’ll find it very nice
You won’t order it with ice!

[CHORUS]

It’ll make your taste buds stand up
And go tango with your brain
It will pump you up with caffeine
That much chocolate is insane
Like a mullet in L.A. Come on!

[CHORUS]