DIY Cozy Polar Fleece Fingerless Gloves with Cuff: Easy Sewing Tutorial

Updated at: 19/05/2025

Winter's chill doesn't have to mean sacrificing dexterity! These cozy fingerless gloves, crafted from soft polar fleece, offer the perfect balance of warmth and practicality. Imagine the comfort of snug fleece against your skin while still retaining full fingertip mobility for texting, typing, or simply enjoying a warm beverage. Forget expensive, bulky winter wear; this simple sewing project allows you to create a personalized pair in a fraction of the time (and cost!). The luxurious softness of the fleece makes these gloves ideal for everyday wear, perfect for running errands, crafting, or simply relaxing at home.

This easy-to-follow tutorial will guide you through each step of creating your own pair of custom-fit fingerless gloves with cozy cuffs, ensuring a perfectly snug and stylish accessory. Ready to transform a simple piece of fleece into a warm and wonderful winter essential? Let's dive into the step-by-step instructions!

Preparation and Safety Guidelines

Tools Needed
  • Polar fleece fabric
  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • Measuring tape
Safety Guidelines
  • Always use sharp sewing scissors and needles to prevent injury. Handle with care and keep away from children.
  • Ensure your sewing machine needle is appropriate for the fabric weight of the fleece. Using the wrong needle can cause breakage or damage the fabric.
  • When using a rotary cutter (optional), be extremely cautious to avoid cutting yourself. Always use a cutting mat underneath.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Download Pattern

    • Download the free fingerless glove pattern from madcapphats.com.
    Download the free fingerless glove pattern from madcapphats.com.
    Download Pattern

  2. Create Thumb Opening

    • Mark the thumb opening and sew a 1/2 inch (125 mm) wide seam, leaving a 3-inch (7.5 cm) opening for the thumb.
    • Flatten the seam and pin it at the edge of the raw edge at the thumb opening. Top stitch on either side of the seam, including the thumb opening, using the width of your presser foot as a guide. Add another row of top stitching on each side for a total of four rows.
    • serge the edges (this step is optional).
    Optional: serge the edges (this step is optional).Optional: serge the edges (this step is optional).Optional: serge the edges (this step is optional).
    Create Thumb Opening

  3. Sew Glove Body

    • Sew a regular seam (3/8 inch or 1 cm) on each side of the glove. Try the gloves on to determine the desired hem depth.
    Sew a regular seam (3/8 inch or 1 cm) on each side of the glove. Try the gloves on to determine the desired hem depth.
    Sew Glove Body

  4. Create and Attach Cuff

    • Add the cuff. Sew the right sides of the cuff together and top stitch to flatten the seam.
    • Create a hem on the cuff, at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep. Make the hems the same depth on both sides.
    • Attach the cuff to the glove body by inserting the cuff inside the glove body, matching the cuff seam to the glove seam (without the thumb opening). The hemmed edges should be facing upwards.
    • Sew the two bottom edges together using a regular seam width. Top stitch just above the seam to hide it.
    Sew the two bottom edges together using a regular seam width. Top stitch just above the seam to hide it.Sew the two bottom edges together using a regular seam width. Top stitch just above the seam to hide it.Sew the two bottom edges together using a regular seam width. Top stitch just above the seam to hide it.Sew the two bottom edges together using a regular seam width. Top stitch just above the seam to hide it.
    Create and Attach Cuff
    • Repeat steps 6-9 for the other side.
    Repeat steps 6-9 for the other side.
    Create and Attach Cuff

Read more: DIY Stretchy Fingerless Gloves: Easy Sewing Tutorial

Tips

  • Polar fleece is recommended for its stretch, warmth, and coziness.
  • Elastic at the finger opening is optional.
  • Use the width of your presser foot as a guide for consistent top stitching.
  • Try on the gloves to determine the desired hem depth.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Uneven Cuff or Glove Lengths

Reason: Inaccurate cutting or inconsistent stitching can lead to gloves with different cuff or fingerless glove lengths.
Solution: Carefully measure and mark your fabric before cutting and maintain consistent stitch length throughout the sewing process.

2. Poorly Finished Seams

Reason: Rushing the sewing process or using an improper stitch can result in frayed edges and weak seams.
Solution: Use a zigzag stitch or serge the seams to prevent fraying and ensure durability.

FAQs

What type of needle and thread should I use for sewing polar fleece?
A universal needle size 12 or 14 works well with polar fleece. Use a thread that's a similar weight to the fleece, and choose a color that blends well or contrasts nicely, depending on your preference. A stretchy thread like all-purpose polyester is a good choice as it is less prone to breaking.