Make Your Own Hand & Arm Warmers: EASY & CHEAP!

[Tweterbird]

needed emergency arm warmers for a holloween costume (i am being Tonks from harry potter) and this video saved me cutting up a whole teeshirt. THANKS!

[demeterlol]

Ha, I've watched so many vds on how to make some for a costume from Cats the musical. Hope this one works!

[xxTaintedOnexx]

That is so awesome! now i dnt have to spend a ton of money on actual arm warmers at hot topic thanks so much! (from a Emo style kinda guy)

[meerkatman22]

Pretty good stuff ^-^ ..Hot Topic and Spencers both priced gloved like these at like 10-20$ but now I can make as many as I want cheaper..but how to do it is pretty obvious

[jellybean19011]

8 pairs of knee-high socks that I dont wear..... 8 pairs of arm-warmers and 8 pairs of hand-warmers! :D

[ajplump]

best tutorial ever, thank you so much!

[allerleirauh1223]

darn i dont have any over the knee socks!!!! GRRR lol

[jordanasworld]

wow! very creative :))

[bilingualblondie]

I made 3 pairs... Two, from some old sweaters, solid purple and navy blue. And then I made another pair from an old teeshirt. I loved it sooo much, but I outgrew it. It's Super Mario. So I took the Mario picture from the front, and the word 'MARIO' from the back and one has the picture of Mario, with a patch that says 'NINTENDO' on the palm, and the other says MARIO on it :) Thanks so much for the idea! My Mom had to stop me, cause I was having so much fun! :) I would have chopped all my tops :)

[hunterDanielle10lop]

U R LIKE TOTALLY BRILLIANT!!!:] LOL ^.^ THANKS 4 UPLOADIN:)

[harbinger251]

I took your advice and it worked perfectly

They look amazing

But the ends look bad because i baisicly had to rip it with scissors

Any idea where i can get fabric scissors?

[ajplump]

@harbinger251 there's no such thing as fabric scissors. you just need a brand new pair. if you have used the scissors to cut paper, or anything besides fabric, they will be too dull.

[SelfParadox]

Woo pentacle!

[redneckLongboarder]

is it gay if a guy wears arm warmers

[iamarandomstuff]

@redneckLongboarder You're an idiot.

[WhoaKPride]

@redneckLongboarder nuu. c:

[ObsessedFantage12]

im making 1 for my friend, but she doesnt kno i made it :D

[babyramey69]

yay i make one thank you so much 

[babyramey69]

omg i am going too make one :)

[XloverXofXmusicX]

@Kenyma1

You just need to sew the space in between your fingers to make it look like fingerless gloves.

[extreamgirl1]

Quick question. Do yuu have to use think thread to reinforce the thumb holes or can yuu use regular thread or apolstry thread??

[jejy001]

thats a great idea! I work in an office typing and it can get cold so I love it.

[Kenyma1]

This is really good but can you make fingerless gloves? Thanks a million hun.

[extreamgirl1]

@Kenyma1 for fingerless gloves all yuu do is buy some gloves cut the fingers off and stich the cuts. ^-^

[Phaythful]

can you make Fingerless gloves?

[extreamgirl1]

@Phaythful for fingerless gloves all yuu do is buy some gloves cut the fingers off and stich the cuts. ^-^

[nadiegurl95]

kool vid. thanks.

[bubblesarebubbly1000]

i made my own out of tights (i had 4 tights and made them out of that) and they turned out perfect and i made socks with the bottom :)

[char2ewkewl]

OMG IT WAS SO WEIRD .. as soon as you said brown I thought of my brown socks I bought like forever ago and I wondered what happened to them Lmaoo and then you pull out the socks and I'm like HEYYYY there they aree lmfao ! what a coincidence

[DJNitty]

thanks <3

[TheButterPeanutJelly]

i love your video its awesome welldone xx

[Kwomii]

thnx i did it with plain black socks but i wear them a little slobby XD

[Cigarettes5]

Good video!

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[saberlicious123]

geEz...LOL...so.. i had nothin to do yesterday.. and i was to0 lazy to go out and buy socks.. so i just tore my stripped tee.. and made it into small fingerless arm warmers and 2 long ones...LMAO...they're ver nice tho...

[FrostiTheWolf]

i got some from target that are pink and another pair pink with cherries! im making them now for my fursuit/regular wear

[xXxBludNinjaxXx]

i have rainbow sox that go just below the knee, will they work..... btw i am a GUY and im not gay i just like arm warmers and the color purple

[twixtbetwixt]

sure they will work

[Dricon1997]

@twixtbetwixt do u have a video on how to get really cold on hands and on underarms???

Thtas why im asking u cuz idk, u maybe know. '-'?

[NewProdigy14]

@xXxBludNinjaxXx rainbow sox!? duude u're sick crazy! nice! XD

[gakuenpearl78]

can i use ordinary socks or stockings coz i live in the philippines?

[matthewdelacruz15]

@gakuenpearl78 you filipino?

[gakuenpearl78]

yea. why?

[matthewdelacruz15]

@gakuenpearl78 cuz i am

[gakuenpearl78]

lol. kewl

[saberlicious123]

@matthewdelacruz15 weLL she live in the phil..genius

[animalover300]

thanks a lot !!! I just bought some of the same socks (brown ones) for $2.49 at Target 2!!!!!!!!!! i am wrking on makeing them!

[jihadacadien]

Cool they are good to hide wrist tattoos too (like for work or somthin')

[evilsmiley]

What if i want to wear arm warmers but they keep sliding down my arms? Is there something we could do like add something to the end so it clutches better?

[twixtbetwixt]

@evilsmiley You can put that fitted part (the top portion of the sock) up the arm, instead of around the fingers, that way it's more snug. Then the part around the fingers would be a bit looser, but you could always sew it to make it more snug.

[evilsmiley]

@twixtbetwist So i just sew the end like you sewed the thumb hole?

[twixtbetwixt]

@evilsmiley If the part around the fingers is comfortable for you, not too loose, then just cut a thumb hole & go. But if the fabric is way too big, you might have to sew a new seam along the length of the hand part to make it smaller. You could cut along the part the goes down the edge of the hand from pinky to wrist & remove the excess fabric, then sew back up. It's way easier with a  machine to do a seam, but it's doable by hand, as well. Hope that makes sense.

[evilsmiley]

@twixtbetwixt Yes that makes complete sense and very helpful, i will try it sometime. But i'm also asking about the higher part of the arm up by the elbow where the fabric ends there. What if that keeps falling down? Do i just do the same thing you said to do with the wrist part?

[twixtbetwixt]

@evilsmiley I think if you just flip the sock around, opposite of how I show it in this video, it should stay up by itself. It has a lot of elastic there. I have fat arms, so on me, the elastic fits better around my hand. It's too snug to go around my upper arm comfortably. If you have skinny arms, then just put the elastic portion up the arm, then the ankle of the sock will go around the fingers. Or try buying childrens knee high socks, which are smaller.

[twixtbetwixt]

@twixtbetwixt If it still keeps falling down, then I don't know what else to try. It will get a lot more complicated... like buying elastic ribbon & sewing that in, or just buying normal ribbon & attaching it so you can tie the arm warmer tight around the arm.

[evilsmiley]

@twixtbetwixt Thaank you for the advice, it really helps! :) And thanks for putting the video up, it looks great :D

[saberlicious123]

@twixtbetwixt im planning to buy chlildren's nEe high soX to0!! go0d idea

[MissRobot1]

@twixtbetwixt You can also use double-sided tape. 

[Teseia]

Wwow!!!

These ones you made are so nice!

[eshutchison]

Great video! I followed your instructions and instantly I had a cute pair of arm warmers!!! Anyone watching this video should make a pair for themselves. Fun and easy! THANKS :)

[GoodCruel2]

very nice :)

[BarrysDaughter]

I don't get it? Why not just wear a dardigan or jumper?

xxxJoolsxxx

[BarrysDaughter]

that of course should be cardigan lol

[twixtbetwixt]

@BarrysDaughter I don't own anything that is long enough to cover my hands. And sometimes I want to wear something with short or 3/4 length sleeves & still keep my hands warm ;)

[BarrysDaughter]

then wear fingerless gloves?

Just don't get it sorry, If I am cold I put on a jumper or a cardigan don't see the point in buying socks to cut them up and sew them when you can by fingerless gloves for pennies??

[twixtbetwixt]

@BarrysDaughter because I havent seen any fingerless gloves for $5 a pop ;) LOL I bought some on etsy & they were about $20 a pair. SO i made my own, is all. I havent seen any that cheap at the stores around here. =) You dont even have to sew these, cuz they dont unravel.

[BarrysDaughter]

Wow they are as cheap as chips here

[M4illfindspirit]

lovable :)

[Javelin00190]

i was looking forward to buying some kind of gloves/sleeves but you have given me a cheaper and easier solution

[MAXXFIGO]

very educative and economic if all the people will try to re use everything the world will survive...

[grankaos2]

Can i cut your tongue? Your voice is so annoying, my god!

[twixtbetwixt]

Only if I can cut off your fingers since your comments are so annoying as well, my god!

[grankaos2]

@twixtbetwixt Ok, proceed :Q_

[manesco87]

I'm Italian but I think that her voice is sweet.

[cobrabianco86]

anke il suo culo :)

[manesco87]

Io volevo promuovere gli italiani all'estero per la nostra galanteria,ma poi arriva sempre l'idiota di turno che rivela la triste realtà dei giorni nostri.Gente come te che non si sa fare i cazzi suoi,e deve per forza mettere bocca per rompere il cazzo ;)

[cobrabianco86]

cazzo come sprechi il tempo piciu di merda

[manesco87]

ma vaffanculo e fatti una vita.

[cobrabianco86]

pensa alla tua

[MarcoilMagno]

I don't like

[GIUSY19188]

i loved it!! <3

[featisis]

si o skass

[101one0one101]

hey miss sei bellissima!! molle le calze vieni qua

[linxman90]

i see your video Make Your Own Hand & Arm Warmers: EASY & CHEAP ..and...(30 min later..) i see you have the same shoks of me :| ...but mine Arm Warmers are..Blue ,Light blue and black...u.u whit that white lines *_* lovley video anyway

[iamnotemo4ever]

forse ankeo

[micadmaca]

bellissimo ...could you do some tutorial how to wear them whit other clothes,some combinations or how would you wear it?thanks a lot

[HellsintowN2]

Love it! I like that you didn't use plain old thread..Ive done this before many times but not with yarn ect. You just gave me some cool ideas I can do using contrasting colors to stitch the thumbholes up..Thanks girl!

[nianneanne]

love this... i have this numb hands everyday waking up esp this days winter's coming... your vid gives me a lot of help.... nice...

[TheSkizz92]

oddeo ci devo provare anche io O___O *ç*

[3nov92]

pure ioooo :D

[cindadee]

Very cute!

[Jesikkaa]

Dang, wish I had seen something like this back in like 04' Awesome video, thanks alot! :D

[CrisstynaJ]

I LOVE that you made this video! I wear them all the time, I've made them out of socks, leggings, fishnets, pantyhose anything I could find! I like that you showed everyone how to sew the thumb hole, it takes a bit of time, but lasts. Very Cool!

[MissTNPC]

I love all your videos! They are always good and worth the watch. I did this after watching your video and the turned out freakin great -squee- 5 stars as always

[Gueris369]

sooo cute, I loved it!!!

[VaccaTibia]

I seem to wear out the sock part and now I can reuse the rest of the sock. Thank you for this great idea, Aprille :)

[Emm0r]

WEEE! I have been looking for some cheap socks, alas I haven't found any thus far.. guess I'll keep searching. Go on blogtv soon plz! :)

[TheBorgiasDevil]

I love these "How to" video's that you do! They're always so interesting! Also, you have freaking beautiful hands.

[HappyGirlGoNutz]

oh em gee so cute :D

[Random0rants0eco0yay]

SO AWESOME!!!!!

THE SOCKS LOOK GOOD

the probably look good even on legs!

[boncil99]

creative idea, thanks Aprillie :D

[blahishness88]

what nail polish do you have on??

[twixtbetwixt]

It's Sally Hansen Hard As Wraps, but I do not know the color. Either Sheer Pink Gloss or Tint. ;)

[zombiesbride]

o wow that is super super cute thanks

[silvertales]

LOVE the yellow-bow socks and the black-and-pink argyles!

Definitely think securing the edge of the thumbhole is a great idea, just to keep it from fraying or unraveling too much in the wash. I like a close blanket stitch for that kind of securing. :)

[twixtbetwixt]

Thanks! I have no idea what a close blanket stitch is! hahah I will have to look it up! I am pretty bad with hand sewing, cuz I've never had an opportunity to do much, except with a machine. (or sewing up a tiny hole in my clothes) I really want to start getting more involved with it though. I've seen some gorgeous upcycled clothes on etsy & I know I can make my own cheaper. I just need a serger ;p And a little practice!

[silvertales]

A blanket stitch is a loop (or whip stitch) like you already did, but you slide the needle through the loop before you pull the stitch tight. Like on the edge of Western-style blankets or airline blankets... and doing them close together makes a really secure stitch.

I'd LOVE a serger, it would make sewing knits SO much easier, but they're rather expensive.

Got any favorites on etsy to look at? I love upcycling my clothes and I'm always looking for new inspiration!

[twixtbetwixt]

You should try craigslist for a serger! I saw one posted, brand new in box, for $35. I havent had a chance to email the person & find out if they still have it (was posted like a month ago.) and I've seen a lot for about $100. Many people have no idea what they are selling LOL Or it was a relatives that got handed down & they need to get rid of the "junk" =)

I'm twixtbetwixt on etsy, so if you just look me up over there you will be able to see my favorite shops ;)

[silvertales]

Whoohoo! I'll definitely have to check craigslist then! I'll consider it a good deal if I can find one for less than $200.

Thanks! :)

[SnowBunny2022]

lol when you took the scissors out i seen tiny cat hair fly around heehee...cute idea love it!

[masaabza]

So cute :)

[LovePeaceandLipGloss]

What an awesome idea!!!! Thank you for doing this! My girls will love these too! WhooHoo!!! xxG

[LydiaxLOSERFACE]

oooh, pretty! :D

[missjenibee]

Really cool idea and a well-made tutorial, brava! I also really like the way you tied the knots. Great tip!

[enigmaticveil]

Soooo cool wow I feel 12 years old.... i am so doing this tomorrow....lol!

Thanks for always sharing your creative side with us!

[DesignGirl00]

Cute. What color nailpolish are you wearing??

[twixtbetwixt]

Thank you! It's Sally Hansen Hard As Wraps, in either the color Sheer Pink Gloss or Tint. I don't have the bottle with me, so I cannot check. hehe

[ValeneShay]

I have the same nail product, I liked it when I put it on, but then I took a soak in a bath, and every nail started peeling! Polish peeled off completely, have you had any problems with peeling with the hard as wraps?

[twixtbetwixt]

Certain colors are worse than others, but for the most part I find that it stays put very well. But i never have time for baths, unfortunately. They do have to put up with VERY frequent hand washing & weird chemicals at work. LOL

[ValeneShay]

Those are totally cute, I have a pair of super long socks that don't fit me (haha chubby legs), and now I know what to do with them.

[twixtbetwixt]

haha that's one of my issues too! I guess you have to have a leg the size of a toothpick to wear thigh-high socks. These things fit snugly & comfortably on my arm, so i guess i need 12" thighs to wear them how they were intended! (yeah, right!) LMAO

[ValeneShay]

I know! I'm like...er...so the people that wear these as socks have legs the size of my arms, gosh that's depressing! Haha

[nixichixi85]

really cool! luv it!! XD u should make more diy vids!!! =)

[peachypink604]

I love it. You have so many talents! Off to the thrift store... *skips away from the computer* ;)

[Churumbelita]

I love this idea, Aprille! And the socks at Target a perfect for arm warmers; they have so many cute patterns and accents!

[twixtbetwixt]

They even have holiday socks now, which could be converted into shorter hand warmers ;) I love the striped & argyle ones the best!

[brady92174]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[Torneh]

Great Video, I love to wear armwarmers. Really informative and it looks simple to do!

[KateEmilyFrankenwolf]

Brilliant idea... i buy my own arm warmers and theyre always too lose.. =[ i never thought of socks.. the material will be MUCH better for chicken-bone arms =D

[twixtbetwixt]

hehe If you have really thin arms you may be able to get away with children's leggins or long sleeves shirts - just cut off the legs/arms. Those you can always "try on" at the store to see how the fit it.

Or you can use a small long sleeves shirt of your own.

[notmyselfusee]

lol this is a super cute idea but all I kept thinking was how many ways I would hurt myself doing this. I am such a klutz. great way to recycle :)

[twixtbetwixt]

haha ;) If you can get through the scissors part, then you could always just stop there ;) Safer that way! LOL

[CBVictoria]

Those are so cute! :)

[eyezhavit]

Cool Idea. Nice job.

[wildivy125]

Awesome idea! Thanks so much for sharing... I will make some during Summer here, so I have these for next Winter.

[sasatyrica]

This was really cool! Im gonna make this today b/c its very cold in Norway now!

Thanks for a great tip!

[LenaKemp]

i bought overknee socks yesterday and wow i ll do this, thanks :)

[amaoj]

you are creative, good i was dying to get some pair of hand warmers but now you give me the imagination of how to make some for my self thank you april

[CelestialPlatypuses]

Oh god I've done this so many times. xD

[nycbarbie03]

Fun, creative, and economic, thx!

[jassydevil]

wow you make these yourself! how crafty are you! You should so start an etsy store for these - I'd buy them for sure, cause I suck at sowing lol

[twixtbetwixt]

well, you can totally skip the sewing part & just wear them with the rough edges!! ;)

[jassydevil]

yeah but then I would be scared of them fraying too much in the wash! oh well, I will have to relearn my sewing skills - I could do it when I was younger - embroidery and everything - but haven't done so for years!

[twixtbetwixt]

Most socks wont fray that much. Havent you ever had a hole in the toe of your sock? LOL It just stays there forever. Plus, if you only spend like $5 for a pair of socks, it's not that much money being wasted if by chance they DO get ruined! ;)

[jassydevil]

lol - yes I have had holes in my sock toes, but usually chuck them at that stage! I will see if I can find a cheap pair of socks to try it on, but the cheapest knee high ones I've seen so far are 15CHF. But will give it a go anyway - even though I will get strange looks from Alex wearing them lol.

[marla06]

those are really cute!! =D

[victoriasecret23]

You're so awesome Aprille!

Now I know what to do when I get holes

in the toes of my knee socks instead of

tossing them like I have been :D Thanks!

[twixtbetwixt]

thank you!! Yep, upcycle those old socks! ;)

[DblEdgSwd]

I will so do this. Thank you for sharing this idea.

[tinamarie1979]

You have just given me an idea for Christmas presents for my teen daughter.. I might even wear them!

[twixtbetwixt]

These are great as gifts for anyone! Some guys will even wear them! ;) I love having my fingers free to do things while keeping my hands warm.

[sasspot54]

so creative!! i love how its so simple to do!

[theladyinblack3]

Very cute! I especially like the sewing around the thumb hole.

[xnewschoolmaryx]

weee thank you for the aprille..im on the hunt for looong ass socks! weeeeee ;)

[lilmzann]

You should check out costco! The one by me has like a 4 pack of long striped socks in different colors. They're super cute

[CHAOTICLOVE212]

Ah, I might just have to make some of these. Awesome video!

Btw- I love the color of you nails! What polish is it?

[twixtbetwixt]

Thank you!

I believe I am wearing the Sheer Pink Gloss from Sally Hansen Hard as Wraps. I could be wrong on the color, cuz I don't have it here with me.

[dlvme2]

Cute idea.