Sewing: Week Forty Five: Plaid Flannel Mittens

Plaid flannel mittens are fun and easy to make. The project, beginning to end took me about 1 hour. That includes finding a pattern and then cutting it out. So, let’s get started on this sewing project!

What You Need

pattern
plaid flannel (about 1/3 of a yard)
warm fleece (about 1/3 of a yard)
ribbing (about 1/3 of a yard)
machine
serger
matching thread
pins
scissors

First – this project is adapted from Beth’s ‘Smittens’ which are made out of sweaters. These are made out of flannel. The one thing I’ll let you know now, you’ll probably have to make the tip of Beth’s pattern longer. I have fairly small hands and her pattern was far too short for the length of my fingers. I added 1 inch to make them comfortable and cozy.

Cut all of your pieces. I decided to use ribbing for the cuff and I incorporated it into the mitten by cutting the top thumb portion out of the ribbing, too. Just a bit of creativity. You could make any combination you choose.

When cutting the thumb pieces be sure to fold the fabric in half and cut two with the wrong sides of the fabric touching – that way you end up with a left and a right thumb.

Time to Sew

Now, with right sides together, stitch the lining fleece together for each thumb. You’ll line up the pieces and ensure you’ve got a right and a left.

Stitch around the thumb until you reach the sides. Now, line up with the mitten backing – right sides together. Stitch.

Repeat with the outside fabric.

Now you’ve got 4 mittens. Trim all the excess fabric and threads. Turn the outside pieces right side out and leave the lining right side in. Put the lining on your hand and match up the outside fabric by pulling it over the lining.

Time for the cuff. Cut two pieces that are 6×8. Then serge with right sides together the short sides – 6 inches. Then, fold in half with wrong sides together.