DIY Reusable Coffee Filter

 How many of you are coffee drinkers? And of those said coffee drinkers, how many of you waste money on buying disposable filters? Well, I have the solution for you...

Make your own!! It will save you money and you can feel proud that you're contributing to saving our planet one less coffee filter at a time. Did I mention that this will take you 5 minutes to make? 

Shocking, I know. It will take you less time to make this than to brew a pot of coffee. I'd say thats a win.

Here is what you'll need:

-template {absolutely not necessary, though. you can freehand a cone shape just fine, i'm sure}. i used a paper filter that ive had for ages that i traced on card stock to make my template.

-pre-washed, loose-woven unbleached cotton muslin; about 1/4 yard

Thats it! Oh, wait; you need a sewing machine and scissors too. 

Procedure:

Fold fabric over so that you have two layers

Trace your template on to your fabric {you could trace on the fold like I did, too, but it doesn't matter} OR draw a cone shape with a flattened bottom

Cut out filter, making sure to cut inside the pen markings

Sew along the bottom and two sides leaving the widest part open {the top}
{If you traced on the fold, you will only sew bottom and up one side}

Done 

Now go brew your coffee and enjoy the flavors! 

Yummy!

*Added bonus! You will definitely notice a taste difference in your coffee if you switch to these if you've been using those metal basket ones. Trust me. 

Make a few of them and rotate them out each day. I currently have a whole weeks worth and once I rinse them out after use I put them in the dishwasher in that Munchkin Dishwasher Basket that has a lid {so the filters don't get thrown everywhere while washing} and run it with the dishes and the coffee pot each day! You could also throw them in a wash with your kitchen towels. I keep my dirty kitchen towels in a hanging wet bag so that would be the perfect place to keep the filters. 

BONUS!!

You can find a video for this on VINE! So if you want to see one of these made in 6 seconds, head on over to Vine and find me... Chevron Stitches! 

{If you absolutely do not want to make one of these and use disposable filters, please please purchase unbleached paper filters. They are so much better for you and your coffee!}