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by Donna Erickson

An old sweater can provide a new sewing experience. King Features

This is the time of year when kids and adults like me lose one or more of their mittens. Our pairs simply don’t match up in February the way they did in November.

If you’re in that same predicament, try this quick and super-easy sewing activity to replenish your supply for the weeks left in the season. Make a new pair of mittens from an old sweater.

Here’s how:

1. Find an old wool sweater that’s about ready for the rag bag. Be sure the cuffs are still tight around the sleeves. Lay the sweater flat on a work surface.

2. Make a mitten pattern by tracing a favorite mitten on a sturdy piece of paper, such as a paper grocery bag. Add 1/2 inch on all sides. Cut it out......

Read more at   -   http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/feb/08/recycle-old-sweater-into-pair-of-mittens/