Blanket Poncho & No Sew Mitts

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Blanket Poncho & No Sew Mitts

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You can make this blanket poncho in 10 mins.. PLUS a pair of NO sew mitts out of an old sweater!

Enjoy :)

What You Need for NO Sew Mitts

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Sweater

Scissors

Chalk

Hot glue gun

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Trace around hand with chalk--make sure you give an extra inch or so around hand.

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Pin both prices of fabric together and cut.

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Hot glue both prices together. Make sure to keep it close to the edges.

**Fabric needs to be turns inside out. (Good sides facing in)

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Cut sleeve/cuff of sweater off.

Mitt should still be inside out. Roll the hand opening up to expose the 'good' side. Hot glue to cuff to the 'good' side.

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Trim excess and flip inside out and you're done!

Repeat ALL for second mitt.

What You Need for Blanket Poncho

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Blanket

Scissors

Chalk

Sewing Machine/Needle and thread

Yarn... I didn't end up using this.

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Fold blanket it half. (fold should be at the top)

Fold in half again...the other way. (fold along the side)

Take chalk and draw a line along the side fold.

**This is marking the centre of the poncho to create the opening in the front**

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Unfold the side fold and reveal the chalk line.

Cut just ONE layer of fabric.

Cut until you reach the top fold.

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Sew along the cut you just made to keep the edges from fraying.. and you're done!

Full Video Tutorial

DIY Clothing - Blanket Poncho & NO Sew Mitts