Fingertip Gloves

Fingertip Gloves is a study in dimensional wool appliqué, embroidery embellishment and glove construction. These fun fingertip gloves keep your hands warm while you still have the capability of using your fingertips for cell phones and tablets. The gloves are a smooth fit and feature a Velcro closed (displayed as a button) at the wrist to secure a great fit. Students can choose from four colorways and adjust the fit per their own hands.

The wool appliqué design is dimensional and embellished with a few beads and Week’s Dye Works lamb’s wool thread. The glove construction is done with a bright #8 Perle making the stitching easier to see and fun to do.

This class will include techniques on dimensional appliqué, embroidery guides, appliqué placement guides, a variety of surface stitch combinations and glove construction.

Students will learn appliqué methods including the tack stitch, Deborah’s own needle slanting techniques and fabric manipulation methods for adding dimension to the work. Tools that make working in felted wool easy and fun will be made available. Glove construction will be fully discussed. Familiarity with freeze paper method is recommended.

There are 5 online lessons, plus a placement guide and patterns that can be downloaded in PDF format.  The pattern needs to be printed on legal size paper (11 x 14" or using your printers "poster" feature/option it can be printed on 8 1/2 x 11" and taped together.  Be sure to use the pattern full size.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn wool appliqué with a fun little project!

This online class includes the following items:

• A letter from the instructor

• The pattern in 3 sizes

• A placement guide for the appliqué

• Five lessons including pre-work; cutting, pin and placement; appliqué; embellishment; and glove construction.

Fingertip Gloves Information:

Skill level: Confident beginner/Intermediate
Design area: Customized to your hands
Registration cost: $30

Kit cost (sold separately): $75 in one of four colorways.

All online class materials including downloads will be available for 60 days from the date of purchase.