Finger-less Gloves From a Flannel Shirt

I have not seen finger-less gloves made from  shirt cuffs so I thought I would give it a try.  I thought they turned out very well.  They are easy to make and keep your hands warm.  These would make great texting gloves! I used a sewing machine but they could easily be hand stitched requiring little extra time.  One could use hemming tape as well.  Lets get started!   

What you will need:

• An old  long sleeve flannel shirt 
• Scissors
• Hemming tape if you do not want to hand sew
• Needle if sewing by hand
• Thread
• 2 strings, elastic, or shoe strings about 28 inches long
• 1 Safety pin
• Marker
• Tape measure  
• Sewing machine if machine sewing
• An iron and ironing board if using hemming tape.

Please note: A heavy flannel shirt will work best for a warmer pair of gloves.  I had a heavy flannel shirt but the tear was in the wrong place. 

Measuring / Cutting cuffs:

• You will need to measure the cutting length of the shirt sleeve for who ever is going to wear the gloves. 
• I placed my arm on a table and estimated the length I wanted.
• Then I added extra for a hem say 2-3 inches. ( If you are going to use hemming tape allow for a wide hem because you will need an open area along the hem to insert the draw string.)
• If it is not wide enough the glue will prevent you from weaving the string through the hem pocket.
• Mark both sleeves at the cutting line.
• Cut at the cutting line.

 

Folding down the hem:

• Turn under a  1/4 inch hem allowance.
• Turn under again this time 1 1/2  inches,  so you have a nice wide hem pocket.  
• Press well.

Method:

• If you are hand sewing now is the time to sew the hem pocket.
• If you are using the hemming tape now is the time to slip it inside the hem and iron it in.

Machine sewing:

• Sew all the way around the hem back stitching at the end.
• Trim all loose threads.

Inserting the draw string:

• On the inside of the hem line pull apart the hem so you can cut a small slit to insert the string through.   Don't cut all the way through the cuff or it will not look nice.
• Pin one end of your string or elastic.
• Thread it through the slit.
• Even out the gathers.
• Remove the pin.
• Tie a knot in the end of the ties.
• If using elastic estimate how loose you want it around your arm, tie a knot in the elastic, trim off excess.

Please note: You can use these without the string if you like a loose fit.

I really like the idea of these finger-less gloves.  They keep your hands warm and are a good use for an old shirt.  These were made for hubby but he can't see them yet!  I wished I had a women's heavy flannel shirt to show how to make them fashionable!  I will make another one after I go to Goodwill.  

Thank you for stopping in and stay warm!
Sunshiine