How to make newborn mittens in a pinch!

So I tried to plan everything about bringing home our new baby. I bought stuff she wouldn't need for months BUT I forgot one of the most important newborn items! Hand mittens! So I made some. enjoy😊

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Gather your supplies. I made a pattern using a bag from the store and one of hubby's old shirts.

Gather your supplies. I made a pattern using a bag from the store and one of hubby's old shirts.

Place your pattern on your fabric. Make sure the opening of the mitten is on the bottom hem.

Place your pattern on your fabric. Make sure the opening of the mitten is on the bottom hem.

Pin the pieces together.

Pin the pieces together.

Stitch the mitten closed making sure you don't sew all the way to the bottom of the hem.

Stitch the mitten closed making sure you don't sew all the way to the bottom of the hem.

Thread some ribbon through the small opening and secure with a bow.

Thread some ribbon through the small opening and secure with a bow.

Try them on baby and be thankful your newborn won't do a Freddy Kruger on their face!

  • 1.0 Old shirt
  • 1.0 Thread
  • 1.0 Ribbon
  • 1.0 Pattern
  • 1.0 Scissors
Atlanta, GA
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