Step 8 – Sew on the finger loop elasticĪt this point, if you are making the glove for yourself, you can try it on and see how long you need the elastic loop to be. Again, be sure not to stretch the fabric as you stitch. You can create a seam with stretch on the sewing machine by using a zig-zag stitch with a width of 1 and a stitch length of 2. You can either sew this seam with a serger or use a standard sewing machine. Step 7 – Sew the side seamsįor the side seams, it helps to have some stretch in your seam. Once the elastic is sewn to the edge, fold the elastic and fabric in towards the wrong side and zig-zag again, keeping towards the raw edge of the seam allowance. Next, you can pin the elastic and fabric at the ends.įinally, sew the elastic on, stretching the elastic until it is the same length as the fabric while sewing together. Match these points up and pin the elastic onto the wrong side of the glove. First, mark the midway point on the glove’s top edge and the middle point of the elastic. For my example, using my measurements, this ends up measuring 5.75″ (14.6cm).Įlastic sewn onto wrist/hand portion of glove.Īfter sewing on the wrist elastic, you can sew the upper elastic. To cut the 1/4″ (64mm) elastic for the wrist/back of hand areas, measure the curve 1/4″ (64mm)in from the cutting line on your pattern from point D to point A, including seam allowance at both ends. Once you have determined your pattern layout, cut two gloves in total.Īfter cutting out the fabric, it is time to cut the elastic. You can choose to cut it out on the fold or in a single layer of fabric. Next, lay your pattern out on your fabric, placing the direction of greatest stretch going across the glove. You have made it halfway through the process already! Step 5 – Cut your fabric and elastic Yay! You are now ready to cut your beautiful custom pattern out of your stretchy fabric! Give yourself a pat on the back. You can measure the arm where the glove will end when worn, and match the pattern to this measurement. To make it longer, you can measure the length of glove you like and extend the length of the pattern accordingly.
To shorten, trim the glove to the length you like, leaving enough seam allowance at the top edge to match the width of your top elastic.
You can choose whatever suits you best!ĭo you prefer a dramatic extra-long glove or a short and sassy version? No problem! You can also lengthen or shorten the glove according to your needs. For 3/8″ elastic, add 1/8″ seam allowance. For example, if you would like to use 3/8″ (95mm) or 1/2″ (1.27cm) elastic instead of 1/4″ (64mm), you can add extra seam allowance at the top edge of the glove. Once you have reached this point, you can choose to use the pattern as-is or further customize it.
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