Sew up some fleece mitts to keep your paws warm in the winter months. Using contrasting thread and a zig-zag stitch for a fun look. This project is a great beginner project and takes little fabric!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 1/4 yd. of fleece fabric
- 2/3 yd. of 3/4" wide braided elastic
- Fiskar rotary cutter
- Fiskar wave or pinking blade
- Sew Fit rotary cutting mat
- matching or contrasting sewing thread
- bodkin or safety pin
- Fiskar scissors
- paper scissors
- tape measure
- 1 piece of notebook or typing paper
- pencil
- sewing gauge
- fabric pins (optional)
CUTTING:
On
a flat surface, lay your hand on top of a piece of paper. With a pencil,
trace around the outside of your hand. Extend a line from your pinky knuckle
up to your wrist. On the other side of your hand, extend a line from your
thumb knuckle to your wrist. Draw a line where your wrist is.
Lift
up your hand. From your wrist line, add 3" making a cuff line. Using a
sewing gauge, add 3/4" to the outside of your tracing. Cut out the pattern
you created.
Cut 4 mitt pieces from your fabric using a rotary cutter with a decorative cutting blade or a pair of pinking shears. Hint: cut only 2 layers at a time.
QUICK CONSTRUCTION:
Thread your sewing machine with utility sewing thread. Contrasting thread could be used for a decorative effect. For example, the gray mitts were sewn with red thread. The stitching was even more visible because a zig-zag stitch was used. Be creative and use your choice of stitch and colorful thread!
*Remember, if using pins, remove them before sewing over them.
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Place 2 mitt pieces right sides together. Place the edge of the presser foot next to the cut edge of the fabric. Beginning at the wrist, sew around the outside edge of the mitt. Repeat for second mitt. Remember to backstitch when you begin and end of the seam. |
| 2 | Use the tape measure to measure around your wrist. Add to your wrist measurement 1", then cut two lengths of elastic using that total. |
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Turn down 1 1/4" for the cuff, pin. Sew around the cuff with the edge of the presser foot next to the cut edge. Leave 1 1/2" open. Repeat for other mitt. |
| 4 | Attach the bodkin or a safety pin to one end of the elastic. Pull the elastic through the cuff casing. Be careful not to pull the other end through the casing! Once elastic is inserted, lap one of the elastic's cut edges over the other. To secure the elastic, sew through the width of elastic. Repeat for other mitt. |
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Draw elastic into the casing
by stretching the cuff. Sew the opening closed. Repeat for other mitt.
ENJOY!
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