Embellished Arm Warmers.....DIY tutorial

I have shared this project before but now I am taking it to the next level with.....Embellishments!

The basic shape and construction are SUPER easy to do and anybody can do it! See my tutorial with all the how to's here. Remember you can do them full length, 3/4 or even some funky wrist cuffs! 

I was able to share this idea on Studio 5 last week! Take a peek for lots of ideas!!! 

Here is a typed out list of ideas to use for embellishments:

Buttons

Rhinestones

grommets

scrapbooking brads

ribbons - all different widths

lace

rep gathered ruffles

tulle

ric rac

zippers

pre-made appliques

faux fur

jingle bells

rosettes

snaps (if you want to change out your embellishments)

etc., etc., etc.

You can add embellishments to any part of the arm warmers you'd like to - the top, the bottom, along the top or all over!!! Just have fun with it! This is a great project to do with your girls or a group of girls too! 

Here are photos of some I created to give you a jump start with your own ideas! As always - please upload and share your photos into the Brassy Apple Flickr Group! I'd love to see how your crafted them up and how you wear them!

Don't forget you can throw them on as baby leg warmers too!

Let your girls be the "trend setters" in their class! Gather a group together and craft some up, great as stocking stuffers, or a stylish party favor! Just have fun!

Take a look at these darling cuties....

don't forget to share your photos into the Brassy Apple Flickr Group!

I will be linking up with these CRAFTY parties this WEEK! :)








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Last Minute Christmas Ideas.......

Here are some great last minute DIY gift ideas.... and they are inexpensive too!

One of my favorite's for almost anyone - teachers, family members, friends, etc - is Hot/Cold Therapy Sacks. They whip up super easy and everyone appreciates them. Personalize them in a monogram, create them in all sizes, colors/patterns, and even create them using old sports t-shirts for the guys in your life!

Be "cool" with the girlies by gifting them arm warmers in a pattern they will love! Customize the length for toddlers to tweens! So easy to convert into leg warmers for babies too!

And to wrap things up there are a bunch of ebooks in the Brassy Apple Shop to craft up something unique, original and fun! You can create custom Shaggy Mosaic Jeans for the Holiday or any other season/occasion! These are great for boys, girls and women too!





Take a peek at the other ebooks and crafty appliques that can be applied to jackets, pillowcases, handbags, skirts and more! Make it Handmade Holiday!

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Arm Warmers - Tutorial

These take me back the days of attending elementary school sporting my leg warmers. :) tee hee hee. Let's update the look and purpose! This tutorial is quick and easy and is a great project to get your kids involved with too!


Take the chill off of the winter season without over roasting your kids in a bulky sweater or too many layers. Or if you kids are like mine they are cold one minute and "So HOT" the next they are running to change into a tank top! Here's the solution - pair a t-shirt up with some inexpensive arm warmers! So easy to slip them on and off quickly. When you are done upload your photos to share in the Brassy Apple Flickr Group!


Supplies:
A pair of long socks (or tube socks) Pick out your favorite pattern/color, etc

Sewing Machine
Scissors
Thread
measuring tape (optional)

Step 1: Pick out your favorite pair of socks. They can be Holiday, solid colored, patterned etc. Make sure to buy the Knee Length or Tube Sock style.



Step 2: Measure the length you want your arm warmers to be. You can measure out how long you want them to extend up your child's arm by placing the sock on their arm and eyeing it out. You want the sock to reach to or just past their first knuckles.

Or you can measure with a tape.

Step 3: Measure and cut off your socks to the desired length. Be sure to cut from the toe end. We want to keep the other finished end in tacked.

Step 4: Turn your socks inside out and find the "heel" spot. *(note: some socks are made without a built in heel. If yours do NOT have a rounded heel in them please proceed to step 7)*

Pull the heel up as shown in the picture making sure the other sock fabric is seperated. We will be sewing and cutting the heel out to create one long tube.

Step 5: Pin the heel area as close as you can to the "bottom" of it to create a straight "tube" when it is sewn together and cut off.

Step 6: Sew a straight line across the bottom of the heel to shut it and cut off the excess.

Step 7: Turn your socks right side out and lay them flat placing the "heel" seam on the underside. This will ensure that the seam isn't on top of their arm when they wear the warmers. Cut a small slit for the thumb. **One slit on the right inside and one slit on the left inside. ** See pictures below

Cut your slits on opposite side of each other so the heel seams remain on the underside.

And you are DONE! Slip them on your cutie and enjoy! Toss in the wash when they get dirty, slip them off for meal times, etc. Have fun and get creative with yours!

Be sure to upload your project photos into the Brassy Apple Flickr Group!

psst! if you are thinking really creatively - what about making a pair for your baby's legs?? they can crawl around in a onesie, protect their little knees and keep a bit warm too! whatcha think???

Thanks Kari of Ucreate for featuring my tutorial.

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