Sewing pattern: Mittens and headband from an old sweater

Sewing tutorial: Mittens and headband from an old sweater

Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how you can make a pair of mittens and matching headband from a sweater! Recycle an old sweater from your closet or pick one up at a thrift store. This is a great project to eke a little more use out a sweater that has a hole here or there! Plus, this make a great Christmas gift! You can do all the sewing by hand, so no sewing machine is required.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Make a Sweater Mittens and Headband Set, by Hearth & Vine

[photo from Hearth & Vine]

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