DIY Mittens for the Holidays
All images © Jan Schmiedel DIY Gloves MATERIALS
+ Cotton fleece + Chunky knit cuffs + Pins + Ruler + Scissors + Hand sewing needle + Thread + Mittens template
DIY Gloves Steps 1 2
Step 1: Place all 3 cut pieces on the fabric and cut twice each with 1 cm seam allowance. Step 2: Place the two pieces of thumb on top of each other right sides together and pin to the marking.
DIY Gloves Steps 3 4
Step 3: Stitch both pieces of fabric together at 1 cm, sewing the ends well at the marking. Step 4: Cut back the seams to approx. 0.5 cm and iron.
DIY Gloves Steps 5 6
Step 5: Attach the larger piece right sides together, moving the thumb upwards. Step 6: Sew both gloves around at 1 cm and then cut back the seam allowance to 0.5 cm. Turn to the right side.
DIY Gloves Steps 7 8
Step 7: Fold the cuffs (each approx. 20 cm long) and sew together with an overlock stitch right sides together. Then sew the loose threads by hand on the lower edge. Step 8: Stitch cuffs evenly on right sides together evenly around the bottom opening of the glove. Then finish the seams with an overlock stitch.
DIY Gloves Steps FINISHED
FINISHED! Decorate your mittens with ribbons and bows or even try embroidering for extra customization.