How to Make Gifts from Old Sweaters

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose your sweater from old worn-out clothing in your closet or buy 1 from a thrift store.

   Keep the style of the person that you are giving the mittens to in mind.
   
   Almost any sized sweater, from small to large, will work for this project. , Run a pencil around the edge of your thumb, fingers and wrist, leaving extra room for someone with bigger hands.
   
   Add 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) to the edge of the sweater pattern for your seams, or up to 1 inch (2.54 cm) for a bulky sweater., Cut through both layers of fabric, front and back, to form the 2 sides of your first mitten.
   
   Make sure to leave enough space in the body of the sweater to make the second mitten. , You will turn them inside out later on.
   
   Pin the 2 mittens together., Start at the bottom cuff and sew around the edges, leaving 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) of a seam allowance., This will prevent fraying.
   
   Make sure not to sew the bottom of the cuff., Repeat the same procedure to complete the second mitten.
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   Step 2: Trace a mitten pattern by putting your hand on a piece of paper.

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   Step 3: Pin the pattern to the sweater

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   Step 4: making sure you pin both layers.

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   Step 5: Place the outsides of the mitten facing in while you sew them together.

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   Step 6: Place the mittens on your sewing machine and take out matching thread.

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   Step 7: Sew the outside again

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   Step 8: leaving a 1/8-inch (0.3 cm) seam allowance.

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   Step 9: Turn the mitten right side out through the bottom of the cuff.

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