The nights are long and chilly so it’s time to put the kettle on and cuddle up under your favourite blanket, in front of a roaring fire, with a hot water bottle in a handmade cosy. Make this quick-stitch hot water bottle cover as a little gift for friends born in winter, or as a mini heater to cuddle at bedtime. Coupled with a fresh, cool pillow and you’re in for a good night’s sleep.
The lovely Samantha Stas taught us how to make a hot water bottle cover and we think her little sleepy bear makes this project extra special. It's also a great beginner sewing project because it's both simple and can be created entirely by hand. If you are new to sewing don't worry. Not only is Samantha's tutorial super easy to follow but we also have a sewing for beginners guide right here on Gathered to help you. Plus it's a great stash buster project because you can use up those spare pieces of felt and thread ends to stitch it. Once you've learned how to make this hot water bottle cover make sure you check out Samatha's other felt projects like her mug cosy pattern and her DIY Wimbledon strawberries.
Grab felt in your favourite colour (or the one which fits your bedroom's colour scheme), download our free template and learn how to make a hot water bottle cover. Over to you Samantha!
You will need:
• Thick grey felt for front cover, 38x26cm • Thick grey felt for back top cover, 25x26cm • Thick grey felt for back bottom cover, 22x26cm • Piece of dark brown felt, 20x14cm • Scraps of peach or beige felt • Scrap of black felt • Piece of cotton ribbon, 50cm • Cream wool • Water soluble pen • Black thread • Light brown thread • Grey thread • Needle • Pink chalk • Template
Make sure you check out our round-up of sewing kits for beginners for other simple projects. When you feel confident enough to move from hand sewing to sewing machines then use our how to use a sewing machine tutorial along with our best sewing machines for beginners guide to understand your new machine!
