How to Make Leg Warmers from Old Sweaters

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide how long you want your leg warmers to be.

   In this example, the warmers are as long as the sleeves are.
   
   Cut the sleeves off at the desired length.
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   Step 2: Turn the sleeves inside out and try them on to see how they fit.

   They'll probably be a little baggy.
   
   The following steps are for tightening the leg warmers, if you need to or want to (some people like them baggy). , Pull it as tight as you need, then pin the excess fabric together.
   
   This is where the new seam will be, so try to be as precise as possible. , Use the pins as a guide for your path; this is where you'll be sewing. ,, Be sure to turn them right-side out before hand. , If not, pull out the thread and fit the leg warmers again.
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   Step 3: Find the seam and pull the extra fabric together.

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   Step 4: Create a path using fabric chalk.

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   Step 5: Sew the fabric along the path you created in the previous steps.

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   Step 6: Try them on to make sure they fit the way you want them to.

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   Step 7: Turn them inside out again and cut off the fabric just outside of the stitching if you're happy with the fit.

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