Keep the pen or pencil close to your skin as you trace. Go around every finger as well as the sides of your hand. If you want to create fingerless gloves, trace only to the point on your fingers that you want the gloves to go. Then, add an extra 1⁄2 in (1. 3 cm) to the end of each finger for seam allowance.
Try making a pair of gloves that go to your mid-forearm for a fancy pair of gloves, or make a pair that go up to your biceps for a dramatic looking pair of gloves.
You may need to angle the pattern slightly to get it to fit on the fabric if you’re making long gloves.
For the each of the fingers and the thumb, insert 1 pin near the ends as well.
Make sure to use a pen or fabric marker that will show up on the fabric since you’ll need to be able to see it clearly.
Make sure that the fabric is smooth and even on both sides when you do this.
Do not sew across the glove’s opening! If you’re making fingerless gloves, leave the end of each of the fingers and thumb open as well.
Be careful not to cut through any of the stitches or you will create a hole in the glove.
Cut the excess thread when you get back to the beginning of the hem. If you’re making fingerless gloves, hem the ends of the fingers and thumb as well.
