DIY Fingerless Gloves in 10 Minutes
DIY fingerless gloves in just 10 minutes will help keep your palms warm while giving you the dexterity to handle your cell phone, camera, computer or other tools that require precision. In addition to giving you the dexterity they protect your palms and knuckles from abrasion – especially when working out in the gym. Choose a non-fray stretch fabric that’s easy to work with.
It’ll will take you just 10 minutes to make a pair of these fingerless gloves that allow for precise movements of your fingers, yet will keeps your palms and wrists warm. You will need a small quantity of non-fray stretch fabric, your sewing machine and matching thread. Slip them on and use your cell phone, computer, do needlework, operate your camera, and still stay warm.
Below you will find my step by step written tutorial with VIDEO instructions for all the visual learners.
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Table of Contents
How to make fingerless gloves
Supplies and tools
- fabric – 2 pieces of stretch fabric 8 x 10 ½ inches (20 x 27 cm)
- matching thread
- scissors (or rotary cutter and a cutting mat)
- ruler or measuring tape
- sewing clips or pins
- fabric marking pen
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How to Sew Fingerless Gloves
Watch the diy fingerless gloves video first and then follow the written step by step instructions below.
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Fingerless Gloves VIDEO TUTORIAL
INSTRUCTIONS:
For each step below you will repeat with the other fingerless glove OR you can make one glove and then repeat the steps to make a pair.
STEP 1:
Either download the fingerless gloves pattern above or use the measurements provided below.
If you are using the pattern, cut 2 pieces of fabric according to the pattern, mark the fold lines and the gaps, then skip to step 6.
STEP 2:
Cut 2 pieces of fabric measuring 8 x 10 ½ inch (20 x 27 cm).
STEP 3:
Place one of the fabric pieces right side up with the long sides parallel to the top and bottom of your worktop.
Then fold down in half – so you have a piece of fabric 4 x 10 ½ inches (10 x 27 cm).
STEP 4:
Fold over left to right so you have a piece 4 x 5 ¼ inches (10 x 13.5 cm) and mark the center of the 10 ½ inch (27 cm) side.
STEP 5:
Open out and measure 1 ¼ inches (3 cm) on either side of the central mark. Next mark 1 ½ inches (4 cm) on either side of the previous marks, and draw a line across each of the 1 ½ inch (4 cm) distances – this is to indicate where you will NOT stitch later.
STEP 6:
Clip the marked edge with the other long raw edge after folding back the short edges on each end 3/8 of an inch (1 cm) or along the fold line of the pattern and clipping those on the corner to keep the foldback in place.
STEP 7:
Using a slight zigzag setting, stitch from the end to the start of the marked line, then stitch the central piece, again backtacking at start and finish and finally stitch the last piece at the end. Backtack at the start and finish of each section. You will have the two 1 ½ inch (4 cm) gaps with no stitching.
STEP 8:
Open the seam you sew. Fold the one side of the seam you just stitched down, leaving the other side up.
Fold in half on the long edge and with the folded down seam inside the fold and clip.
STEP 9:
Stitch across the seam side that is sticking up 3/8 of an inch (1 cm) from the edge, starting from the fold and taking care not to catch the fabric on the side that is folded down as this is where the gap for the thumb will be.
STEP 10:
Open out the glove to the right side. Pin the fold over at the wrist side and the finger side.
STEP 11:
With the sewing machine still set to a stretch stich, hem the wrist and finger sides 1/4 of an inch (6 mm) from the edge.
Voila! The first Fingerless glove is ready.
Now make a pair.
So easy – the fingerless gloves are now ready to use and keep your palms and wrists warm while working on your sewing, computer, or any other activity that requires precise finger movements – like your touchscreen cell phone. Remember to like and subscribe and share with anyone you know who would benefit from using fingerless gloves in winter!
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