Sew Your Own Mittens

After we finished making the snow hat, I begged Missy to teach me to make a pair of warm winter mittens!

Follow these instructions and tips to stitch the perfect pair of mittens from a sweater! The only "trick" is to open your thumb a little (so that it's not close to your other fingers) when chalking the line to stitch. This will make your new mittens more roomy and comfy! 

These mittens were easy as pie to stitch up! I want to make them in every color. Now I have another reason to collect sweaters! 

Practice makes perfect! Try sewing as many knitted pieces as you can. I loved making these and the stocking cap too. XO. elsie 

This sewing basics series was created in collaboration with Missy Creed of Momentum Fashion. Missy is a talented seamstress who sews for Red Velvet!

Comments

[Charlie]

Brilliant idea.... now to find an old jumper!

[Kay]

Those are really cute :)

[Michelle Torres]

How adorable these are.....

[Carlene]

Aaah! So excited to try this!!:)

[xoxohannah]

These are SO ADORABLE! Such an easy and inspired idea :)

I will definitely be on the lookout for fabrics when thrifting!

xoxohannah
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[Taylor Pulsipher]

These posts are my favorite things ever!! Thank you dear!
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Taylor
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[Vanita]

Cute and so easy!

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[tinajo]

Such a neat idea! :-)

[claudia]

Elsie! I love your jacket! I've been looking for something just like that! Where did you find it?

[Em]

cute, but love your skirt fabric! :)

[Jennifer]

Cute! What dress are you wearing? It is Red Velvet?

[ACC]

So cute! The sweater print adorable. I've been sewing using a lot of thrifted sweaters lately, and you're absolutely right - practice makes perfect. All your tips lately have been super helpful! xx

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[Tonya]

Ok, this is crazy!! I just made a pair of mittens from an old sweater this morning!!! When I checked your blog a second ago I couldn't believe it!! Didn't think about making a hat, though. That'll be my next project. Thanks for the great idea. This is my new favorite blog.

[aislin @ srcibbles by a.]

These are awesome!!! I foresee Christmas presents a la 2012. Maybe a stop by the local value village to make some extra warm mittens for the extra cold weather here in Canada is how I'll spend my evening.

[AikoVenus]

So cute! I actually planned on doing this soon once I found my old sweater - but I would have made gloves! ^^

[rory]

Such great idea! Can't wait to make these someday soon :)
Rory
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[Rebecca]

I CANNOT wait to try this!

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[Kate]

omg those are adorable and i LOVE them