Customizable gloves

Abstract

The present invention relates to customizable apparel and in particular to customizable support gloves) made from conventional spandex fabric, generally having seams reinforced by a plurality of back lock stitches. More particularly, a first hand shaped portion is secured by a hem to a second hand shaped portion to form a plurality of stitched together finger pockets, with the hem extending along the outer edges of the first and second hand shaped portions. Next, a first set of reinforcing back lock stitches sewn on top of the hem. Additionally, a second set of reinforcing back lock stitches sewn on top of the first set of reinforcing stitches. This combination of reinforcing stitches prevents the seams of the glove from unlocking when the finger pockets are cut to a shorter length, thus making the gloves of the present invention ideally suited for customization to the needs or preferences of a user. The use of spandex fabric is preferred since it will not unravel when cut.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A customizable glove comprising: 
 a first hand shaped portion secured by a hem to a second hand shaped portion to form a plurality of stitched together finger pockets, wherein said hem extends along the outer edges of said first and second hand shaped portions;    a first set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said hem and said stitched together finger pockets; and    a second set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said first set of reinforcing stitches.    
     
     
         2 . The customizable glove a  claim 1 , wherein said first and second sets of reinforcing stitches are back lock stitches.  
     
     
         3 . The customizable glove of  claim 1 , wherein said hem is formed by marrow sewing.  
     
     
         4 . The customizable glove of  claim 3 , wherein said marrow sewing comprises interlocking loops.  
     
     
         5 . The customizable glove of  claim 1 , wherein said glove is spandex.  
     
     
         6 . A customizable glove comprising: 
 a wrist-shape portion secured by a hem to a hand shaped portion having a plurality of stitched together finger pockets, wherein said hem extends along the outer edges said wrist-shaped potion and the outer edges of said hand shaped portion;    a first set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said hem and said stitched together finger pockets; and    a second set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said first set of reinforcing stitches.    
     
     
         7 . The customizable glove a  claim 6 , wherein said first and second sets of reinforcing stitches are back lock stitches.  
     
     
         8 . The customizable glove of  claim 6 , wherein said hem is formed by marrow sewing.  
     
     
         9 . The customizable glove of  claim 8 , wherein said marrow sewing comprises interlocking loops.  
     
     
         10 . The customizable glove of  claim 6 , wherein said glove is spandex.  
     
     
         11 . A customizable glove comprising: 
 a first fabric pattern having five finger shaped portions;    a second fabric pattern corresponding in size and shape to said first pattern, wherein said second fabric pattern is secured to said first fabric pattern by a first hem to form a hand shaped portion;    a third fabric pattern having a wrist shaped pattern;    a fourth fabric pattern corresponding in size and shape to said third fabric pattern, wherein said fourth fabric pattern is secured to said third fabric pattern by a second hem to form a wrist shaped portion;    a third hem securing said wrist shaped portion to said hand shaped portion;    straight loop stitches sewn on top of said first and second hems and said straight loop stitches continuing around said finger portions;    a first set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said straight loop stitches; and    a second set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said first set of reinforcing stitches.    
     
     
         12 . The customizable glove of  claim 11 , where said first and second sets of reinforcing stitches are back lock stitches.  
     
     
         13 . The customizable glove of  claim 11 , wherein said first, second third and fourth fabric patterns are spandex.  
     
     
         14 . The customizable glove of  claim 11 , wherein said first hem is formed by a first set of marrow stitches, said second hem is formed by a second set of marrow stitches, and said third hem is formed by a third set of marrow stitches.  
     
     
         15 . The customizable glove of  claim 14  wherein said first, second and third sets of marrow stitches are interlocking loops.  
     
     
         16 . A customizable garment comprising: 
 at least a first material and a second material;    a seam connecting said first material to said second material;    a first set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said seam; and    a second set of reinforcing stitches sewn on top of said first set of reinforcing stitches.    
     
     
         17 . The customizable garment of  claim 16 , wherein said garment is a mitten.  
     
     
         18 . The customizable garment of  claim 16 , wherein said garment is a shirt.  
     
     
         19 . The customizable garment of  claim 16 , wherein said garment is pants.  
     
     
         20 . The customizable garment of  claim 16 , wherein said garment is a sock.  
     
     
         21 . The customizable garment of  claim 16 , wherein said garment is a sleeve.  
     
     
         22 . The garment of  claim 16 , wherein said first and second sets of reinforcing stitches are lock back stitches.  
     
     
         23 . The customizable garment of  claim 16 , wherein said garment is made from spandex.