Sew-A-Longs are DIY projects we do with you. All you have to do is print off the pattern and sew with us! Make sure you check out our Instagram Lives, we pick a day and sew along with you. This project is not only timeless, but easy. You can create these bucket hats for faimily members, friends and more. We will also gladly make it for you. All you have to do is purchase the fabric and add the bucket hat add on
A Bucket hat is composed of 3 main patterns. The top, the brim and the headband.
Lets start with the materials you will need:
- 1/2 a yard of fabric. (if you want to make it reverseable, you can pick out 2 1/4 yards of fabric)
- Thread
- Paper cutting scissors.
- Fabric cutting scissors
- Sewing Machine.
- Free Pattern!
Download the Free Pattern here!
SEAM ALLOWANCE IS 1/4
Step 1:
Cut out your pattern and gather your material.
Step 2:
Cut our your patterns from your fabric. ( if you are using 2 different fabrics, make your cut out 2 brims, 2 headbands and 1 top of each fabric)
Step 3:
After cutting out your fabric, make your right sides match and sew the sides down on each brim and headband.
Step 4:
Use the top part of the headband, which is the shortest curve, and pin it to the right side of your top and sew at 1/4 seam allowance.
Step 5:
Do the same thing, but attach the shortest curve of your brim to your headband.
Step 6:
Repeat the same thing on the other set.
Step 7:
After both "hats" are constructed, put one inside of the other making the right sides match and pin them together. Leave a 3"-4" gap and sew along the bottom.
Step 8:
Pull the hat through the hole, until the whole hat is out. Press the whole brim of the hat.
Step 9:
Top stitch your brim at 1/4 from the brim, until as far as you can go.
Step 10:
Enjoy! Your bucket hat is now done! Feel free to tag us and show us your wonderful creations.
Tag us in your Bucket Hat Creations!