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Step 8Velcro patches and loose ends
The final step is attaching the Velcro patches that will hold the glove on your arm and in its proper shape.
The Velcro that I used was intended for keeping toddlers out of cabinets, and therefore had VERY strong adhesive backing- meaning that I did not have use anything else to hold the patches on. You may, however, need to use additional glue (or stitching) to keep the Velcro from pulling off.
First, you are going to affix the largest piece of Velcro, which will do the brunt of the holding- I recommend a 1" x 2" piece. The "furry" side of the piece went on the inside of the left part of the glove, and the "catchy" on the outside, located on the right side of the palm. This allows for minimum visibility of the patches. A smaller strip was used on the wrist of the glove just to keep it from flopping open.
Also on the palm is a triangle of Velcro, placed on the triangular flap that you cut on the palm of the glove (see picture).
For the "sleeve" of your stump, you are going to remove a triangle of fabric, with the bottom of the triangle measuring approximately 2" and facing the palm of the glove. Fold the remaining flap of fabric upward and glue it in place. Affix the the other side of the triangle-shaped piece of Velcro on the inside of this glued flap, facing inward.
Glue any seams that appear to be falling apart on the glove, and survey your work... you're done!
The Velcro that I used was intended for keeping toddlers out of cabinets, and therefore had VERY strong adhesive backing- meaning that I did not have use anything else to hold the patches on. You may, however, need to use additional glue (or stitching) to keep the Velcro from pulling off.
First, you are going to affix the largest piece of Velcro, which will do the brunt of the holding- I recommend a 1" x 2" piece. The "furry" side of the piece went on the inside of the left part of the glove, and the "catchy" on the outside, located on the right side of the palm. This allows for minimum visibility of the patches. A smaller strip was used on the wrist of the glove just to keep it from flopping open.
Also on the palm is a triangle of Velcro, placed on the triangular flap that you cut on the palm of the glove (see picture).
For the "sleeve" of your stump, you are going to remove a triangle of fabric, with the bottom of the triangle measuring approximately 2" and facing the palm of the glove. Fold the remaining flap of fabric upward and glue it in place. Affix the the other side of the triangle-shaped piece of Velcro on the inside of this glued flap, facing inward.
Glue any seams that appear to be falling apart on the glove, and survey your work... you're done!
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