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Vermont Teddy Bear to mass produce Sen. Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens

The manufacturer is partnering with the mittens’ creator, Jen Ellis, to produce the design

RALLIES AND HIT NEW RECORDS TODAY. AMID ALL THE FORMALITY OF TODAY’S INAUGURAL EVENTS A DECIDEDLY CASUAL AND COMFORTABLE ACCESSORY CHOICE BY VERMONT’S JUNIOR SENATOR STOOD OUT… AND LIT UP SOCIAL MEDIA. JACK THURSTON HAS THAT STORY. Helen Fenton is a few months shy of six, and already on the forefront of a surprising fashion trend. ((HELEN FENTON / Has Bernie’s Mittens: 44:34: I always feel really cozy in them.)) See, she has the same style of mitten – as distinctively modest and practical. ((HELEN FENTON / Has Bernie’s Mittens: 45:39: they look almost exactly like his, so it has to be made by the same person!)) They were. ((JEN ELLIS / Made Bernie’s Mittens: 32:40: I was like “there they are!”)) Helen’s mother Jen Ellis spotting in TV coverage of the presidential inauguration the mittens she made for the senator out of an old sweater. They blew up on social media Wednesday, with people creating funny memes using a shot of Sanders wearing those mittens at the ceremony, editing him and his winter look into all sorts of wacky places… from the surface of the moon to right alongside Chewbacca and Han Solo. ((JEN ELLIS / Made Bernie’s Mittens: 32:02: I love it that he loves them, and that he wears them. And I’m totally honored that he wore them today.)) Here’s how it all started. Helen went to a childcare center owned by a relative of Sanders – so when mom wanted gifts for the staff a few years back, she had an “in” who could slip a pair to the former presidential candidate. ((JEN ELLIS / Made Bernie’s mittens: 32:19: I’m really proud that he took them to DC and that he was there for this historic moment.)) Ellis is a full-time upcycles used wool clothes into mittens on the side, as either presents or to sell at craft fairs As for all those silly takes about the senator’s choice? Well their maker thinks they reflect Vermonters’ creativity and passion for protecting the environment. ((JEN ELLIS / Made Bernie’s Mittens: 35:06: the fact that these mittens, which were made from recycled and repurposed materials made it to the national stage is really a shout out to Vermont.)) ((JACK THURSTON: 45:59 do you think Bernie’s going to wear his mittens out making snow angels today? HELEN FENTON: maybe!!)) This family’s sure enjoying a moment in the national spotlight – with warm hands and hearts. ((JEN ELLIS / Made Bernie’s Mittens: 31:15: I think people like a heartwarming story

Vermont Teddy Bear to mass produce Sen. Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens

The manufacturer is partnering with the mittens’ creator, Jen Ellis, to produce the design

People hoping to get their hands a pair of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens are in luck.Teacher Jen Ellis, who made the original pair, is partnering with Vermont Teddy Bear to mass produce the mittens.Part of the proceeds will benefit Make-a-Wish Vermont.Vermont Teddy Bear hasn’t said exactly when the mittens will be available to purhcase.Click here to sign up for updates on the mittens’ release date.

SHELBURNE, Vt. —

People hoping to get their hands a pair of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens are in luck.

Teacher Jen Ellis, who made the original pair, is partnering with Vermont Teddy Bear to mass produce the mittens.

Part of the proceeds will benefit Make-a-Wish Vermont.

Vermont Teddy Bear hasn’t said exactly when the mittens will be available to purhcase.

Click here to sign up for updates on the mittens’ release date.