Turn an everyday reusable drink sleeve into a charming companion. The design comes in two lovable styles: a soft purple bear and a warm orange cat. Rounded dimensional faces, fabric ears, rosy cheeks, and expressive features make each version instantly recognizable, while dotted fabric gives the cup sleeve a cheerful handmade finish.
Photos show finished samples made from the pattern. The cup, fabrics, zipper, hardware, and all styling props are not included.
The bear pairs round ears with wide, bright eyes, while the cat features triangular ears, a winking expression, and embroidered-style whisker details. Tiny dimensional feet and a tail peek out from the back of the sleeve, so the design stays playful from every angle. A fabric handle makes a suitably sized takeaway cup easy to carry.
The animal head is more than a decoration—it is the sleeve's built-in zippered storage pouch. After use, fold the cup sleeve and handle into the dimensional head, close the zipper, and the project becomes a compact animal charm. Unzip it whenever you need the sleeve again, keeping it contained instead of loose inside your bag.
A decorative zipper pull adds personality and makes the pouch easy to open. Choose your own fabrics, zipper colors, and hardware to create a completely personalized Pocket Pal.
A fabric loop at the side of the animal head is designed for swivel-hook hardware. Once packed, the sleeve can be clipped to a handbag, backpack, or key ring, ready for the next drink stop. Between uses, the tiny animal doubles as a cheerful bag charm.
The pictured cup-sleeve section is approximately 24 cm (9.45 in) in circumference × 6 cm (2.36 in) high. It is intended for a suitably sized takeaway cup. Cup shapes, tapers, and capacities vary, and the fit may also change with fabric thickness and seam allowance, so please compare measurements before use.
This pattern is ideal for makers who enjoy selecting their own fabrics, colors, zipper, and hardware. The project offers practice in shaping a dimensional animal head, placing facial details and ears, sewing a zippered storage pouch, assembling the cup sleeve and handle, and adding a side attachment loop. A tutorial video filmed by instructor Tsai Mei-Chen supports the construction process and key techniques.
| Suggested product name | Pocket Pals Packable Cup Sleeve Sewing Pattern | Bear & Cat |
| Product type | Fabric craft / patchwork sewing pattern (pattern only) |
| Design options | Bear and cat |
| Sleeve reference size | Approx. 24 cm (9.45 in) circumference × 6 cm (2.36 in) high |
| Construction | Dimensional animal zip pouch, cup sleeve, carry handle, side attachment loop/hook position, dimensional feet, and tail |
| Tutorial video | Filmed by instructor Tsai Mei-Chen |
| Listing includes | Pattern; exact sheet count and format follow the shipped product description |
| Not included | All fabrics, notions, hardware, tools, finished items, and custom sewing services |
| You will need | Fabric, batting/interfacing, zipper, swivel hook and rings, thread, and basic sewing/quilting tools |
