Patterns for Gorgeous Gloves
August 25th, 2009 in online extras, extras
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For the large size pattern, download pattern 1
In “Gorgeous Gloves” in Threads Issue 145, John Koch demonstrates how to sew custom gloves. This is the glove pattern shown in the article. The original pattern was reduced 64 percent, so to get full size, enlarge the pattern so the set of 4 squares shown is 4 square inches. Measure the width of the pattern right below the finger cuts. Compare this measurement to your hand circumference at the base of your fingers to determine the correct size. Lengthen or shorten the fingers as needed.
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Comments (20)
special thanks to those with comments re: enlargement.
This is especially helpful for those of use with long fingers.
Anxious to try with some lycra fabrics too. Posted: 12:57 pm on November 5th
Posted: 2:06 pm on October 22nd
No seriously, do you have any suppliers for the fabric used in the article?
I have searched the internet and all it comes up with is doll fabric...and boring colours...I realise it's would be advertising or qualifying one set of fabric suppliers..but I'm really frudtrated now...there's nothing worse than using the wrong type of fabric for a project...
So please please please can you give some clue where to get the knit doe (faux) suede and in such gorgeous colours... Posted: 3:16 pm on October 16th
Loved edition, just renewed! Posted: 11:28 am on October 4th
I made leather gloves years ago with Pittards gloving leather which I bought from a now defunct supplier called John P Milner in Wales. They supplied everything from leather punches all the rivets, eyelets threads, needles beeswax & anything else to do with leather work. I've never found a comparable replacement so haven't made any gloves since. I loved making them & still have all the patterns - which look just like the ones supplied. The stitching I used was simple stab stitch - with silk thread, and looked really good when completed.
Posted: 4:15 am on September 23rd
Kind regards, Jessie Posted: 7:35 am on September 22nd
To get the correct scale for whatever reduction your printer did, measure the squares then divide this into 2. Multiply by 100 to get the percent enlargement.
e.g. my medium squares printed at 1 5/32 inches (1.15625)
so 2/1.15625 = 1.73 or 173%
Adjusting the PDF display will not affect the size of the printing. It is the print window that is further reducing the size.
Having the newest Adobe Acrobat Reader is also critical. Those of us who creat PDF files usually have the newest and I have found that the older readers will not read the files created by the newer writers. Posted: 11:26 pm on September 11th
I can hardly wait to play with this pattern! Posted: 1:03 am on September 11th
http://www.copyitmailit.com/p.htm Posted: 8:52 am on September 8th
Dear Judy,
I just saw the Threads website and read the comments. I am so sorry everyone is having such trouble with the patterns. It's difficult to transmit something so technical and expect it to come out correctly, however, I printed out all three patterns and think I have the solution. I found that by reprinting each at 173% increase, the pattern is as close to the original as one could hope. I am certain that not every one that tries this will get the same results. In that case they may have to experiment to find the exact percentage to use. In order to do this the correct final small pattern should measure 9 7/8 inches from the tip of one of the double finger tips to the cuff, the medium 10 1/2 inches and the large 10 11/16 inches. To get a full pattern one must print on 11 x 18 paper. Since most people don't have this ability I found by printing the downloaded pattern in quadrants and taping them together I was able to create a full pattern. Some people may find it just easier to go to a photocopy store and do it on a copier with this capability.
I hope this makes sense and is of some benefit.
Best wishes,
John
Most people are not having a problem printing the pattern and enlarging it to the correct proportion. We know the finished pattern won't fit on an 8 1/2X11 paper. If you can't print it at all, try going to a public library to print the pattern. Then take it to a photocopy machine to enlarge it appropriately. They have proportional scales and can help you. Each of the four squares in the lower right corner are 1 inch square. Measure the square on your printed version and determine how much you need to enlarge the pattern to make the squares the correct 1-inch size. Check the size after you've enlarged it. Remember, these are standard sizes, expect to alter the glove, that's one of the benefits of making your own.
Enjoy!
j
Posted: 8:43 am on September 8th
Could someone just tell me what size to enlarge the patterns on the printer -- 300 percent, 400 percent -- this would help me better than trying to draw it longer by the squares.
Posted: 7:32 pm on September 7th
To enlarge - have you tried adjusting the PDF display size to 100% and then printing? Posted: 12:12 am on September 4th
The large gorgeous glove pattern does not download and print.
There is nothing wrong with my computer, server or Internet connection
Seems that others have had the same problem
Posted: 12:31 pm on September 2nd
If I had to get my magazine subscriptions down to only one, this would be it!
Posted: 6:45 pm on August 31st