They don't last forever, but sweaters are warm and cozy.Wouldn't it be great to turn an old sweater into something new?With a simple pattern and a few minutes' time, you can have a pair of gloves to wear all season long.
Step 1: You need to make a pattern.
Place your hand on the paper.Your thumb is sticking out at an angle if you keep your fingers together.You can leave a 1-inch space around your hand by tracing it.If you make the base too narrow, it will be hard to slip the mitten on and off.When you're done, cut the pattern out.Don't use fabric scissors to cut the pattern, use regular scissors.Extra space for wiggle room and seam allowance is being added.Take care of your lines and curves.The little bumps for the fingers are not required.Think of a mitten shape.
Step 2: There is a wool sweater.
Put the sweater in a pillowcase.Use hot water to wash it.Use a high temperature to dry it.For the best results, repeat this 3 to 4 times.The felt wool will make it easier to work with.The sweater is going to shrink.Don't worry, this is fine.100 percent wool would be even better than 80 percent.
Step 3: The sweater is your pattern.
The top edge of the ribbed hem should be aligned with the bottom palm part of your pattern.You can make a cuff around your wrists with the ribbed hem.It will be easier to tuck your mittens into your coat when you are wearing them.
Step 4: Cut the pattern out with fabric scissors.
Cut out the other mitten when you flip the pattern over and pin it in place.You will get a left and right mitten.You should have four pieces when you're done.
Step 5: Put the mitten pieces together.
The mitten pieces need to be flipped over.Pin them together with the right side facing in.There is no need to pin across the bottom edge.
Step 6: Use a 12 inch seam allowance to sew around the mitten.
Follow the lines that you drew with a small zigzag stitch.This will allow the fabric to stretch.You should backstitch at the beginning and end of your sewing.Don't sew across the bottom edge.
Step 7: The seams should be cut down to 18-inch (0.32 to 0.64-centimeter).
This will make mittens more comfortable to wear.You can go over the edges with a small stitch.
Step 8: The mitten needs to be turned inside.
If you want to wiggle your fingers, Tuck your hand into it.This will help fill the gaps.
Step 9: If you would like, decorate the mitten.
You can use buttons and thread to decorate it.Use a contrasting color of thread to make a blanket stitch around the bottom hem of your mitten.If you keep the stitches loose, your mitten won't stretch.Simple embroidered on the top and front of each mitten.Make a tie cord by weaving yarn around your mitten.Attach the pompom to the end of the cord.Attach a wood or plastic button on top of the folded cuff.
Step 10: Pin your pattern to the fabric of choice.
Place your lining in half.The pattern is 12 inch away from the bottom edge of the lining.The lining stops at the wrist.The extra 12 inch is for the hem.flannel, fleece, and jersey/t-shirt fabric are great lining choices.You can buy it from a fabric store.
Step 11: The lining has to be cut out.
Cut out another set of lining pieces when you flip the pattern over.When you are done, you should have four pieces.
Step 12: The mitten pieces need to be put together.
The mittens should be pinned with the right sides facing in and the left facing out.
Step 13: The mittens should be sewed together with a 12 inch seam allowance.
A straight stitch is used for this.You should backstitch at the beginning and end of your sewing and remove the pins as you sew.Don't sew on the bottom of the mittens.If you are using jersey or t-shirt material, use a small zigzag stitch.
Step 14: The hems should be trimmed down.
Try to get them down to about 14 inch.This will make your mitten more comfortable.If you want a neat zigzag finish, go back over the edges with a small stitch.
Step 15: The bottom hems should be folded and pinned.
All the way around the mitten lining, fold the bottom edges up by 12 inch.Put them in place.
Step 16: The hems need to be away from the raw edge.
If you are using jersey or t-shirt material, use a small flannel stitch and a simple straight stitch.If you want to add an elastic, leave a 12 inch gap in the hem.Use a safety pin to thread a piece of elastic through the gap.The elastic should be pulled until the hem gathers.Stitch the ends together after cutting the excess elastic.They should be Tucked into the gap.The gap needs to be closed.
Step 17: Turn your mittens inside.
Turn your lining inside out.The lining will be smooth on the inside.The mittens will cover the raw hems.
Step 18: The thumb and fingers of the two pieces should be stitch together.
Put your lining down on the table with the mitten piece across from it.At the hems, place the two thumbs together.At the hems, place the two finger pieces together.When you pull the gloves off, this will help keep the lining in place.This is the second step for the mitten and lining piece.
Step 19: The mitten should be turned out.
Put your hand in the lining.The mitten should be rolled over your hand.The fit is comfortable if the seams match up.
Step 20: Stitch the mitten to the hem using a small zigzag stitch.
Keep the elastic pulled taut while you sew and use a larger zigzag stitch if you added an elastic to the hem.You can use a loose running stitch.