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Tropical
FishMittens
Tropical Fish Mittens © 2009 Caroline Critchfield 2
Tropical Fish
Mittens
General instructions:These mittens can be madein the following sizes:
Small (12-24 months)Medium (2T-4T) andLarge (5-7).
Look for the pattern pieces atthe end of these sewinginstructions.Each set of cutting andsewing instructions is for onemitten. If you want to maketwo, then double the number of pieces you cut, and repeatthe instructions for mittennumber two. All seam allowances are
¼
”.
Remember to alwaysbackstitch your seams.This eBook contains a pattern for mittens designed to looklike a tropical fish. Since these mittens are puppet-like, thethumb spots are in the fish's fin. This doesn't prevent themittens from doing their main job - to keep little handswarm, but it might prevent dexterity. However, what mittendoesn't!Notions:1/3 yard pieces of fleece in your main color choiceScraps of fleece for your coordinating fins and nose
¼”
elasticThreadGoogly eyes, doll eyes, or buttons for eyes
Hot glue gun (for attaching eyes)
The pattern and instructionscontained in this eBook are for personal use only. No part may becopied or transferred electronicallyunless permission is given. Hand-made garments created by thepurchaser may be sold. U.S. andinternational copyright laws apply. Any questions may be directed to:carolinafairdesigns@ymail.com.Thank you for your honesty!
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Tropical Fish Mittens © 2009 Caroline Critchfield 3Elastic Size Chart
Mitten sizeEach mitten will need 2pieces of elastic thislengthS 2 ½
”
M
3”
L 3 ½
”
1. Use chalk or fabric marker to transfer the elasticplacement line onto the wrong side of the mitten. Allyou will really need is the beginning and end of theline.2. Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic.Place the other end over one of your markings andanchor it to the mitten piece by stitching back andforth a bit.3. Then stretch the elastic and sew, holding the safetypin.4. When you come to the pin, unattach it and stitchback and forth again to secure the elastic.
ElasticInstructions
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