Make one of these super cute and handy sun hats in 5 easy steps with my downloadable PDF patterns. I have used this pattern lots of times to make sun hats for my kids and friends children, and the best bit, they are reversible!
Sizing is suitable for 3months – 9yrs
XS / 3-12months / 44cm head circumference
S / 1-3yrs / 46cm head circumference
M / 3-6yrs / 48cm head circumference
L / 6-9yrs / 51cm head circumference
Looking for a bigger pattern see HERE
If you don’t have the sewing pattern already download it in my SHOP
You can also watch these instructions on my YouTube channel.
Before you start you will need the following kit:
- Cotton Fabric 1 – 25cm
- Cotton Fabric 2 – 25cm
- Interfacing (Optional to stiffen)
- Thread – Seen on the brim
- Pins
- Sewing needle or machine
- Sharp clean scissors
1 CUT
Start by cutting out your pattern templates using paper scissors.
If you are cutting the smallest size, consider photo copying the pattern or fold down the bigger sizes to make a bigger one at a later date.
Next cut out all fabrics pieces required, be mindful of pattern and grain direction. Pin and cut using sharp fabric scissors. Seam allowances are included in the pattern so we can cut close to the edges.
You should end up with 12 cap segments and 4 brim pieces in total.
Please note – 0.5cm Seam allowances are included in my pattern, I usually use a 1/4″ guide foot
2 Making the CAP
Fabric 1 – Sew 3 segments together to create 1 half of a cap, sew another 3 segments together in the same way and then join the 2 halves to finish one cap.
Repeat these steps with Fabric 2
Top tip: Press seams open as you go.
3 Making the BRIM
Fabric 1 – Sew the ends of each brim right sides together to form a circle with a hole in the middle (Optional – use a light weight interfacing to make the brim stiffer).
Press seams open and then join the brim to the cap. Ease on the brim by matching seams and pinning lots.
Repeat these steps with Fabric 2
4 JOINING the 2 hats together
Place both hats right sides together and pin matching seams. Join all the way around the edge of the brim leaving 3cm gap.
Turn your hat through the hole you left and press well with the iron.
5 To FINISH
Top stitch all the way around the brim edge 0.3cm allowance, closing up the hole.
Secure the 2 hats together with another top stitch further up the brim and/or hand sew the top center of the caps together.
And you are finished Congratulations! I would love to see your hat please share on social media @frecklesandcocraft #frecklescraft
Looking for a bigger size? see my adults version of this pattern on Etsy (click the image below)
Look at this cutie photo sent by one of my happy customers! See more on my Instagram page @frecklesandcosewing
You can also watch these instructions on YouTube
Happy Sewing!
If you are in Instagram check out #hennessunhat to see other people making this hat.
