Very interesting/unusual fashion-forward sleeve covers!

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited October 2012

    She, you are right. I discovered it on a google image search, it was not designed for LE. I just thought it was kind of cool to look at.

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited October 2012

    Not  a knitter, but any knitters out here could make some money and help us ladies out as well!  I'd love  a pair in black and one in off white!

    Who's taking orders ?! Wink

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2012

    Purple, I am wondering if I can challenge myself to try making these. I have not knitted in years! Except for the pretty pattern on the outside of arm, it might be a fairly straightforward project. I have been thinking about sewing more lately, and making something functional like arm warmers would be great. Don't think you'll want any of my experiments! LaughingWink

    Edited to add: Cookie, my first thought about the last fancy sleeve is that it works as an umbrella for our sleeve and glove/gauntlet. For those of us who hate to get caught in the rain because wet compression garments are not a good thing!

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited October 2012

    Name your price, Tina!
    I'm a small.

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited October 2012

    Many communities have sewing/knitting groups that work for charity--they make things like cancer caps and post-surgery heart-shaped pillows, as well as outfits for newborns, lap robes for nursing homes, and on and on. Betcha if you went to them and told them what you needed they'd knit up a storm. Check at local yarn stores, the senior centers, the Parks & Rec programs, or ask the local ACS chapter. While they knit they'll be gaining LE awareness too, so it's also a way to spread the word.SmileCool

    Just a thought,
    Binney

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2012
    Excellent idea, Binney!




    Purple, REALLY, you don't want any of my attempts, as I have not knitted in 30 yrs! :-)
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  • dassi52
    dassi52 Member Posts: 206
    edited October 2012

    Great designs. I had been thinking I would love to have a nice cover  for that part of the stockinette under the short stretch that I  fold over to cover the short-stretch on my hand and wrist. (a hole for the thumb).  First I thought it may be nice to sew on a little bit of lace on the edge. Then I reconsidered, because it's one more thing that can catch dirt etc. 

    Are there any gloves out there (not latex but cotton) that I could put on over the bandaged hand? Those could be decorated nicely, even with fabric paint. 

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited October 2012

    Dassi, some of us use these to cover our compression gloves to keep them hygenic, but in the larger (men's) sizes they would cover a wrapped hand:
    http://www.gallawayb2b.com/Products/Inspection-Gloves

    Let us know how your painting project turns out!
    Be well,
    Binney

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited October 2012

    Tina,

    Surely your knitting cant look any worse than me suddenly wearing a sleeve and donning the  one glove look  :>)

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited October 2012

    Good idea Binney.

    Our local library has a knitting circle!

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited October 2012

    Purple, here are a few styles to choose fromLaughing:

    http://pinterest.com/poochie64/crochet-fingerless-gloves/

    Let us know what you discover!
    Binney

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  • hugz4u
    hugz4u Member Posts: 2,781
    edited November 2012

    Binney, Those covers are real nice. My sis neighbour designs knitting patterns for pattern companies during spare time. Gonna see if I can hire her to make me some. Will show her those patterns. Maybe she can come up with something that would be the ultimate knitted sleeve cover. Any ideas I could suggest to be the perfect sleeve cover?



    Dare I suggest a long sleeve/gauntlet cover pattern design in thin cotton for those nasty hot summers ahead. Wouldn't that be great for when we dress up?



    Just thinking out loud again.







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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited November 2012

    Another spot to look for arm warmers and fingerless gloves or mitts is Etsy.com, where there are thousands of handmade versions listed, and lots of cottage-industry sellers who welcome custom orders.

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited November 2012

    Thanks, Binney

    I have to say, the etsy link from the mods has even more ( THX Mods!)

    Why wouldnt I have thought of that ?!  DOH!

    Etsy gives me an idea because some look like jersey material  - not just bulky knit yarn.

    What if one was to wear a sleeve on 1 arm with light jersey cover and  matching jersey cover on the other.

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited November 2012

    Purple, the Eloise Victorian arm covers really deal beatifully with the stupid gloves:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/92995216/eloise-vintage-victorian-inspired-cotton?ref=sr_gallery_22&ga_search_query=fingerless+gloves&ga_amp;order=most_relevant&ga_amp;view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_view_type=gallery

    And the price is nice too. Yummy!
    Binney

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  • Hildy910
    Hildy910 Member Posts: 319
    edited November 2012

    I do a fair amount of messing around with felted wool sweaters and needle felting, and one of the things I make are fingerless gloves, although they are more gauntlet than glove.  I love the idea of adding lace to the edge!

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited November 2012

    OK so I am staying in midtown due to the power problem and ended up shopping at Barney's. I bought a very splurgy blouse. But it looks amazing with the glove, actually the glove side looks better! I am thinking of getting a prophy glove for the other side so I match.blouse

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited November 2012

    wow...this is very cool, cookie, but would a sleeve fit under that sleeve ? ( or do you only wear a glove ?)

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited November 2012

    I looked Binney, but  my gloves would cover 100% of the fingers , correct ?

    I ask because I went online today looking for some gloves through my RX and the only pair I found ( which I later discovered was discountined)  cover  right over the kncuckles.  --- maybe 80 or 85% of the hand .  I would like that < a little better> better than 100%.

    ??

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited November 2012

    Sleeve fit under fine, I have a very skinny wrist and a big upper arm, so the fit was good for me. It's less skinny looking in Large! :)

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited November 2012

    What a great blouse Cookie.  That would work for me too with mainly my upper arm affected.  So feminine looking.  I usually dress for fit and have to sacrifice style.

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited November 2012

    RE:  GLOVES

    https://www.sterlingmedical.com/EXT/SMS/SterlingProducts.nsf/catalog/13194

    Can anyone pls. tell me if this is " good enough" to be considered  a full glove ?

    I ask because I was told that a gauntlet would make my hand swell ( I cant wear my wedding ring)  I presumed then I would need a glove covering everything---even the nails, and this one does not.

    Are these type gloves considered sufficient or would they be likley to pose the same problem?

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited November 2012

    Purple, lymphedema gloves stop just short of the fingernail, so the whole fingertip is out there.Smile We'd all go batty if we didn't even have fingerprints!Tongue Out Unless the fingers on the glove are too tight at the top, they don't cause the fingertips to swell, so that much at least is good news!

    Whew!
    Binney

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited November 2012

    Ok Binney ...I guess that is good news .  I'll take it- at least I can polish my fingerrnails  :>)

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  • carol57
    carol57 Member Posts: 3,567
    edited November 2012

    Purple, now that's a glass-half-full attitude!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2012

    May we have a quick review here, please? I might want to order something online sometime and would want to know. I know we have discussed this before, can even recall Binney's defining how compression is measured and some comparison charts for the different classes in both US and European makers because they have slightly different numbers. Do the sleeve and glove have to be the same compression class? My custom sleeve and glove by Jobst are class I (made in Germany). I am just thinking sometimes it might be nice to have something sleeker than this combo for an evening out. If I get my measurements taken accurately, will a US class I be fine as far as compression (I am compression sensitive, so I think yes). Also, how does one know if the sleeve and glove are okay together? Can you combine brands? Can you combine US and European garments? For example, I am thinking about the restricted arm sleeve Lymphedivas is making, but it comes only in class II. They say they will make sure a larger sizing corrects for the extra compression, but what to do about a glove? I definitely need a glove. There are other sleeves I have looked at online and wondered the same thing, but Purple's question about the glove got me thinking since I noticed it is a class II. Can you size up for gloves that are in a higher compression class in the same way Lymphedivas is mentioning about the sleeve? Sorry, don't want to hijack, Cookie.

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  • carol57
    carol57 Member Posts: 3,567
    edited November 2012

    Phew, Tina, you make me realize that we need a web-seminar all about LE compression, and fitting, and etc etc etc!  Answering those great questions and more.  I wonder if the folks at Klose consulting would create such a thing for our LE community. They are a CLT training school and I think the one that now offers some free website learning sessions for anyone who stops by. 

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited November 2012

    We really do, Carol!

    I have so many questions it's not funny ~!
    ( ok, some are funny :>) but I sure dont want to do anything to make this worse.

    Both the fitter and the LE therapist said: " trial and error" when I asked about wearing glove w/out sleeve, sleeve w/out glove etc etc ...       Maybe, but I have a feeling you ladies would have more reassuring answers.

    Not only that , it occured to me that many of you probably had similar questions that have been answered a zillion times and then another newbie- like me- comes on and starts asking again.

    All of this to say, I sure do appreciate the patience as well as all the info.

    Thanks,  Ladies!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2012

    Carol, maybe we should gather questions for a web seminar in a similar way you and Becky did for the NLN conference? We can start a new thread so members can see and contribute instead of hijacking Cookie's thread.




    Purple, I have been getting treatment for LE since 2009 and still have questions! I can only retain so much and sometimes just file away what's relevant for me at the time. We all continue to learn from each other and newbies help remind us of the basics, so please don't ever hesitate to ask questions. If the issues of compression, fit, and fabrics for day garments were easy to understand, we would all have perfect sleeves and gloves/gauntlets (the first time we order).




    Here's a link to the StepUp-SpeakOut site and their section on properly fitting garments and info on compression:




    http://www.stepup-speakout.org/proper_fitting_of_lymphedema_garments.htm

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited November 2012

    Thank you, Tina!

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