DIY glassing mittens

[feanor]

I’ve seen some deer hide gloves sewn here before, but wondering if anybody has done some synthetic or down mittens specifically for glassing and being stationary for long periods.

 

[hereinaz]

I’ve seen some deer hide gloves sewn here before, but wondering if anybody has done some synthetic or down mittens specifically for glassing and being stationary for long periods.

I want to build a pair with a slit to pop out trigger finger and thumb.

 

[feanor]

I want to build a pair with a slit to pop out trigger finger and thumb.

I saw the wooltimate massive mitts had something like that, but they are by no means lightweight or compressible.

 

[hereinaz]

I saw the wooltimate massive mitts had something like that, but they are by no means lightweight or compressible.

I have the fabric and Apex to do it, just no time; lol.

 

[feanor]

Ah man, you need to find some time to do it so I can see them

 

[ROJO23]

I made some out of cordura, ripstop, and apex, I sandwiched the insulation between 2 pieces of ripstop. They are lined with fleece, so working outside in
cordura, ripstop, apex insulation, ripstop, and fleece. they are super warm and I made them big enough so they slip on easy. i added the ripstop to help with wind.

 

[NB7]

I want to build a pair with a slit to pop out trigger finger and thumb.

Hell yes, if you make it I would buy it. Would love to be able to fine dial a spotting scope or binoculars w/out having to remove a mitten. Good idea!

 

[Erict]

I started making a pair using this PATTERN and using silpoly or silnylon. It seemed like a good starting point to make improvements to. I got one cut out and realized that the sizes are way small and I wasted fabric. When I get back in to it, I'll use some cheap-azz fabric to test the size and shape and when it's good I'll use the good fabric.

Here is one other PATTERN that can be altered to suit your needs.

 

[feanor]

I made some out of cordura, ripstop, and apex, I sandwiched the insulation between 2 pieces of ripstop. They are lined with fleece, so working outside in
cordura, ripstop, apex insulation, ripstop, and fleece. they are super warm and I made them big enough so they slip on easy. i added the ripstop to help with wind.

Well post up some photos already!

 

[feanor]

I started making a pair using this PATTERN and using silpoly or silnylon. It seemed like a good starting point to make improvements to. I got one cut out and realized that the sizes are way small and I wasted fabric. When I get back in to it, I'll use some cheap-azz fabric to test the size and shape and when it's good I'll use the good fabric.

Here is one other PATTERN that can be altered to suit your needs.

We’re you using climashield or a similar synthetic ?

 

[Erict]

Climashield. I remember how much fun it was doing a simple quilt with the same stuff, can only imagine how much fun it will be trying to sew fabric/insulation/fabric/fabric/insulation/fabric together along shared seams.

 

[hereinaz]

Hell yes, if you make it I would buy it. Would love to be able to fine dial a spotting scope or binoculars w/out having to remove a mitten. Good idea!

I picked up some old fashioned pattens for mittens, rain gear, and stuff to go old school with new fabrics, and add the tweaks to make it useful to me hunting. Eventually....

 

[ROJO23]

So here are the ones I made. I sandwiched the apex between ripstop then the outside is Cordura and inside is fleece. The pattern I have is made of 3 pieces Super warm

 

[hereinaz]

So here are the ones I made. I sandwiched the apex between ripstop then the outside is Cordura and inside is fleece. The pattern I have is made of 3 pieces Super warm

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I like em!

 

[feanor]

Thanks for sharing- those look pretty sweet

 

[ROJO23]

I made them a little big and the slip on and off easy. I do a lot of tree stand hunting in VA so they are easy to get off to take a shot

 

[feanor]

I ended up getting some Montane Aloine mittens on sale at camp saver. They look ridiculously large and puffy, but could be the ticket. I really wanted to make some of my own, but like @hereinaz said, no time!

 

[Loper]

I ended up getting some Montane Aloine mittens on sale at camp saver. They look ridiculously large and puffy, but could be the ticket. I really wanted to make some of my own, but like @hereinaz said, no time!

Are these the ones you bought? If so, what size did you get?

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[feanor]

Are these the ones you bought? If so, what size did you get?

Montane Alpine 850 Down Mitt GA8DMFIRM08, Color: Firefly Orange', Womens Glove Size: Medium , Includes Blazin' Deal w/ Free Shipping

BUY Montane Alpine 850 Down Mitt. Qualified orders eligible for FREE S&H and FREE RETURNS. Mens Glove Size: Medium, Womens Clothing Size: Medium, Unisex Size: Medium, Womens Glove Size: Medium, Age Group: Adults...

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Yep I got them in XL for layering , but also because it’s unisex and sometimes I think they run on the small side. I’ll report back when I get them.

 

[ProbablyHunting]

I've been thinking about making something like this to be able to easily slip a hand out to shoot.

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