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.

What can I do with old wool sweaters?

Here are some ideas for repurposing old sweaters that are perfect for cold, wintry days.

Make a Pair of Mittens.
Make a Snug Knitted Hat or a Slouchy Beanie.
Make a Fuzzy Pillowcase.
Keep Your Mug Warm With a Cozy.
Make Some Fingerless Gloves.
Make Some Boot Toppers.
Make a Pocket Scarf.
Make a Bum Warmer.

How do you sew a lining into a mitten?

Tutorial: Sewing lining on a pair of mittens

Mark two notches at the tip of the lining pieces for the glove pieces.
Stitch together the front and back pieces of the lining,
Stitch the outer mittens and the cuffs.
Pull the cuff over the mittens.
Pull the lining over the mittens.

How do you make a mitten out of felt?

Making Basic Mittens Make your pattern. Felt a wool sweater. Pin your pattern to the sweater. Cut the pattern out using a pair of fabric scissors. Pin the mitten pieces together. Sew around your mitten using a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. Trim the seams down to ⅛ to ¼-inch (0.32 to 0.64-centimeter). Turn the mitten inside out.

How many sweaters do I need for mittens?

If you choose, you can use one or two sweaters – depending on how it is made; no rules here – be adventurous.) When laying out pattern pieces on fleece, ensure the give / stretchiness of the fleece is with the width of mitten.

How do you put a cuff on a fleece Mitten?

Insert sweater cuff inside fleece mitten. The right side of the top of the cuff will be pinned to the right side of the top of the fleece mitten. Stitch with a 1/2″ seam allowance. Insert fleece mitten into wool mitten. Turn cuff to outside over the wool mitten.

How do you line a mitten with two fingers?

Stitch the two thumbs together at the hems. Stitch the two finger pieces together at the top center, also at the hems. This will help keep the lining in place when you pull the gloves off. Repeat this step for the other mitten and lining piece.