I love monograms {I do live in the South, after all} and I love monogrammed mugs but a fabric monogrammed mug is now my absolute favorite. This tutorial will show you how to make a fabric monogrammed mug that’s dishwasher safe. Amazing, right? And it couldn’t be easier!
To make a fabric monogrammed mug, you’ll need a cute mug {plain is just fine but a patterned mug is always super cute}, a small piece of coordinating fabric, dishwasher-safe mod podge {affiliate link}, and a paintbrush or pouncer.
Cut an initial from the fabric. I free-handed this letter but you could also print out a block letter template using a word processing program and use that as a pattern. Be careful not to fray the edges.
Choose the area where the monogram will go and use a paintbrush to cover the area in dishwasher-safe mod podge. Place the letter on top of the mod podge, press it down, then cover the fabric in a layer of mod podge, making certain to cover all the edges completely. Don’t spread the mod podge all over the cup … just keep it in the area right around the letter.
Let the cup dry for 1-3 hours {following the manufacturer’s instructions} then apply another layer of mod podge.
Cover with three or four layers of dishwasher-safe mod podge, letting each layer dry 1-3 hours in between.
That’s it. The mod podge instructions say to let it cure for twenty-eight days but after that the cup will be completely dishwasher safe.
Tomorrow I’ll share a super cute Valentine’s Day idea with this mug as the star but before I do that, be sure to check out a few other monogrammed projects.
If you love monogrammed cups and mugs like I do, you’ll love these Anthropologie-inspired monogrammed mugs …
… and festive monogrammed disposable cups that are perfect for a party!
hey i love this idea i hope i can find that type of modpodge in my area. You need to some monogram letters we can print off for a pattern. thanks much keep sharing your ideas with us …Check out a site called Home talk love that one too.
Great idea! I sure have never thought of this one before. Holly 🙂
This is interesting! Would love to see your posts in the Practical Mondays Link Up:)
That’s so cute! I didn’t know that kind of modpodge existed.. Oh the possibilities! thanks
I adore your mug – so fab! Thanks for sharing your crafty inspiration on this week’s Monday Funday Party!
Great idea! I never would’ve thought of fabric on dishware but you gotta love Mod Podge. Visiting from Friday Favorites.