How do you make a mitten out of a sweater?
How do you make a mitten out of a sweater?
- Step 1: Download Sweater Mitten Free Pattern & Cut Out.
- Step 2: Pin your Sweater Pieces to the Fleece Pieces.
- Step 3: Sew the sweater pieces of the mitten to the fleece pieces.
- Step 4: Sew Your Mitten Together.
- Step 5: Place your cuff on mitten & Sew to mitten.
How do you make gloves out of old sweaters?
Basic steps for making fingerless gloves from an old sweater:
- Cut sleeves off the sweater.
- Turn a sleeve inside out, fold over 1″ of the cut edge, pin and sew.
- Hem the edge.
- Place hand inside the sleeve and pin fabric between thumb and index finger. Sew the thumbhole.
- Repeat steps to make the second glove.
What can I do with an old wool sweater?
Before sending a bag of old sweaters to the thrift store, try repurposing them in creative new ways.
- Felted Wool Blanket. 1/14.
- Pouf Ottoman. 2/14.
- Dryer Balls. 3/14.
- Decorative Pillows. 4/14.
- Cozy Mittens. 5/14.
- iPhone or iPad Case. 6/14.
- Felted Coasters. 7/14.
- Festive Wreath. 8/14.
How do you make a sweater wrist warmer?
What do I do?
- First cut the sleeves off an old jumper.
- Stitch along the cut edge of the sleeve to prevent fraying.
- Turn the end of the sleeve under to create a seam.
- Sew one centimetre inside the seam with a blanket stitch.
- Repeat steps three and four at the top of the sleeve.
How do you boil wool mittens?
Put the sweater in a large pot filled about three quarters of the way full of water. Bring it to a boil and let it boil for about 5 -10 minutes. Boiling the wool shrinks it and makes the knit of the sweater dense. This provides a much warmer material to make the mittens.
How do you shrink a wool sweater mitten?
No problem, just stop by a thrift store and find a sweater with made with at least 80% wool. Toss the sweater into the washing machine and wash using HOT water. Dry on the HOT setting to shrink the wool sweater. It won’t fit you anymore but the material will be felted enough to make a pair of thick mittens.
