Just in case you missed my Contributing post over at the36thave here it is.
Today’s tutorial is, “How to make Fingerless Gloves”.
This is a very quick and easy project and one that even the children can get involved in.
I used basic fleece that I got on sale at Joann’s. I also used felt and pom poms for the embellishments.
Using a blank piece of paper I traced around my daughters arm and for the fingers I marked where I wanted the edge of the glove to be.
Using my cut pattern I placed it on top of my fleece and cut a total of 4 pieces. I wanted the edge to be scalloped so I used myFabric Scallop Scissors, size Large ( LOVE these things, they work REALLY well on Felt ). I then stitched along the sides of the arm and thumb ( right sides together ) leaving the place for the fingers open. Turn right sides out.
Try on to make sure it’s a good fit and to mark the placement of the stitches for the fingers. If working with little people hands you can always use a Water Soluble Pencil or Marker to make your finger placement marks. Now would be the time to make any adjustments needed for sizing before you stitch your finger holes. I ended up re-trimming the edges on the thumb and hand to clean them up a bit.
Now!! Like any good DIY Crafter we can never just leave things plain and boring, we have got to find ways to embellish and make things a bit more exciting. So I decided to add some fun flowers to these Fingerless Gloves. I drew a basic flower shape for my pattern and cut a total of 6 flowers ( out of white felt ), each flower was made up of 2 big flowers and 1 smaller flower for the top.
I layered my flowers, being sure to of center each flower ( giving it more dimension ). Using a coordinating thread I stitched my flower together pinching it in the center as I went along.
For the center I used 3 mini Pom Poms and hot glued them into place.
Using my bigger pom poms I took some embroidery floss ( leaving a knot at the end ) and pulled it through the center of the pom pom with a needle. I made a total of four, knotting two of them together. I then sewed the pom pom to the back of my flower, then sewed the flower to the glove. Another option would be, to hot glue a clip to the back of the flower so you can remove it when needed.
I hope that you enjoyed and will be inspired to make your own Fingerless Gloves.
Thank you again Desiree allowing me to come over and share with your Lovely readers.
Blessings,
Angelina
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Angelina- No one does things the way you do! You have the cutest “take” on things. I LOVE those gloves. They are just darling. Have a great day- xo Diana ps…if you get the chance pop by and see my little SweetCheeks birthday post. She is going to read everyone’s comments-
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Adorable, I love them:) Great color choices!
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Oh how adorable. I have two little girls that are going to have so much fun making themselves a pair. Thanks so much!
Your welcome, Robin and thank you for stopping in.
Oh, these are just plain adorable!!! so cute and I love the embellishments, well written tutorial!
Auntie Carol
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Oh your too too Sweet, Auntie Carol. It was so nice to talk with you the other day… Oh wait, that was just Yesterday
Ok, these are seriously the prettiest fingerless gloves I have ever seen! Angelina you are so amazing. I love these so much.
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Wow… the gloves you have created are so awesome and pretty. I will try to make it for myself. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for the sweet compliment
Beautiful and so creative. I want a pair!
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Oh, Angelina! My little Kate has been asking for some of these and the ones I have found are too big…we are so making these this weekend…they are sooooo cute!
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Thank you, Jessica. I would Love to see them when you make them
I’m squealing out loud over the cuteness! LOVE! XO, Aimee
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Soooo cute!!
I would love it if you would come and share this tutorial over at my weekly link-up party!
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That is so creative and cute!
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Thank you!!