Step 1:I began by using scrap fabric to play with getting the outer mitten size big enough to have room for my down, and both the down proof layer and fleece layer. After I had my pattern, I combined the Dyneema with the HyperD 300 to create the enormous outer shell, being careful to cut out and sew fabrics with the correct side inward to turn inside out to hide seams. During this phase I also laid in the wrist straps and buckles being careful to have them turned the correct direction.Â
Step 2: I cut out the six pieces of fleece and the six down proof pieces of hyper D for the inner mitten. I sewed the down proof layer to the fleece layer first for each of the three pieces of each mitten. Then I sewed the three double layer pieces together with the good fleece side in to create the interior shell of each mitten.Â
Step 3: I turned the outer shell back inside out. I used some small 1“ x 3“ scraps to sew the end of the fingers and thumb of the inside mitten to the inside out portion of the ends of the fingers and thumb to the exterior shell. I didn’t want the interior fleece shell to pull out of the exterior shell of the mitten when i took my hand out. I then insert in my hand into the terrier mitten and pushed it into the exterior in to get ready to insert the down.Â
Step4: I sewed the cuff of the two mittens together most of the way around the wrist leaving only a couple inches open to insert the 850 fill down. While doing this I also added the drawstring. I bought 6oz of 850 fill down so i could have 1.5oz per mitten. After the down was inserted and distributed evenly I finished sewing the rest of the cuff.
They are giant and incredibly warm at the same time being super soft on the inside. I can still use my fingers no problem, and I am excited about the durability of the fabric.Â
