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we sew hats from fleece
Fleece is a light, soft, pleasant to the touch, anti-allergenic material, synthetic “wool” made from polyester. Fleece Products made from this fabric are light, durable and retain heat well, thanks to the large amount of air contained in the so-called “air chambers”. We can say that fleece is specially designed for babies. Fleece does not absorb moisture, but conducts it well. Children do not sweat in clothes made from this fabric because fleece “breathes” and retains heat perfectly.
The fabric washes well and remains soft after repeated washings. In addition to all of the above, fleece is sold in a very diverse range of colors, and most importantly, sewing from fleece is a pleasure. The edges of the fabric do not need to be further processed, the fabric does not fray and is easy to cut.
To sew a baby hat, we first need to measure the circumference of the child's head. How to do this is shown in the photo on the right. We use a centimeter to wrap around the head so that the measuring tape passes through the forehead and the back of the head - this will be the circumference of the head. Then we measure the distance from ear to ear across the top of the head - this will be the depth of the cap. For a simple hat, these measurements will be enough.
Fleece hat pattern
When sewing various models, a basic fleece hat pattern is used. It is adjusted based on your own measurements.
To determine your size, you need to take two measurements: the first is the circumference of the head, the second is the depth of the hat. How to correctly take head measurements is shown in the photo below.
The main part is one-piece, or is divided into an upper part - the crown and a lower part, which covers the ears.
By the way, there are models with elongated “ears” that turn into ties, and there are others without them at all. In this case, this part of the pattern is simply removed.
This is interesting: Pattern Children's knitted hat with a visor (OG 45-54)
We sew fleece hats for boys and girls
Saturday, October 29, 2021 11:17 + to quote book
We sew fleece hats for boys and girls
Author IRINA KRECHETOVA
What kind of hat should a baby have?
Of course, soft, warm and comfortable. It’s even better if, in addition to all of the above, the baby’s hat is fashionable, bright and different from others. And where can I get such a hat? I suggest you sew a fun and bright children's hat from fleece with your own hands.
Why is it better to sew a fleece hat? Fleece is a lightweight, soft, pleasant to the touch, anti-allergenic material, synthetic “wool” made from polyester. Fleece Products made from this fabric are light, durable and retain heat well, thanks to the large amount of air contained in the so-called “air chambers”. We can say that fleece is specially designed for babies. Fleece does not absorb moisture, but conducts it well. Children do not sweat in clothes made from this fabric because fleece “breathes” and retains heat perfectly.
The fabric washes well and remains soft after repeated washings. In addition to all of the above, fleece is sold in a very diverse range of colors, and most importantly, sewing from fleece is a pleasure. The edges of the fabric do not need to be further processed, the fabric does not fray and is easy to cut.
To sew a baby hat, we first need to measure the circumference of the child's head. How to do this is shown in the photo on the right. We use a centimeter to grasp the head so that the measuring tape passes through the forehead and the back of the head - this will be the circumference of the head. Then we measure the distance from ear to ear through the top of the head - this will be the depth of the cap. For a simple hat, these measurements will be enough.
Rules for taking measurements
A knitted hat for a child is sewn according to 2 main measurements. This is the circumference of the head and the depth (or height) of the product. For a hat with ties that covers the ears, you also need to know the measurements for the side depth of the hat.
The main measurements and measurement technology are given in the following table:
Measurement name | How to measure |
Head volume | Place the measuring tape above the ears at the level of the eyebrows, at the back - along the most convex part of the back of the head. |
Cap depth | Measure the distance up to the forehead from the crown to the point between the eyebrows, back to the base of the skull and along the sides to the edge of the earlobe. |
Rear Width | Measure the distance from your earlobe to the posterior center line at the base of the skull. |
To create a hat pattern, take any pattern from a sewing magazine as a basis or print out a ready-made pattern. You can also trace the outline of another baby hat and add seam allowances.
How to sew a fleece hat with elongated ears
This master class will show in detail the steps of sewing a fleece hat.
- Lengthen the “ears”, divide the patterns in half.
- The outer part is cut in separate parts, according to a template, and the lining is one-piece.
- Fold the triangles in pairs and sew one side. Then fold them together and sew the top edge with one line. The result is a hemisphere - the upper part of the headdress.
- Sew the back seam at the bottom part, connect it to the hemisphere - the outer half is ready.
- It is easier to assemble the lining, since it is one-piece - sew the triangles and the back seam with a machine stitch.
- Place the outer and inner parts facing each other and sew, leaving an opening for turning inside out.
- Turn the product inside out, stitch along the bottom edge, and sew on Velcro.
Fleece hat - in 15 minutes
The simplest hats can be sewn in literally 15 minutes.
You will need a piece of fleece with the width: 1. Option - cap depth + lapel width + 2 allowances (2 cm) 2. Option - cap depth + lapel width + bubo width + 2 allowances (2 cm)
Pattern of a simple fleece hat
Cut out and sew the side seam. Then turn 5-7 cm inside out and stitch to the edge. All that remains is to assemble the top of the cap. In the first option, we collect the fabric and sew it by hand. You can additionally wrap the button with a piece of fabric and sew it on top. You can also simply stitch the top edge from the wrong side. The result will be something like a “Cockerel” hat. The corners can be left or hidden inside.
In the second option, we collect the fabric and tie it with a ribbon (ribbon, string), as if we were making a ponytail. It can be cut into strips of 1.5 - 2 cm. You will get a real bubo. If you wish, you can decorate the hat with a fashionable iron-on sticker.
We make calculations for the wedge
The main part of the hat is the bowler, it consists of 6 wedges. To correctly calculate the base of the wedge, you need to take into account how thick the insulation of the cap will be. If the insulation is thick, you should add 6 cm to the circumference of the head, that is, you get OG = 48 + 6 = 54 cm. Now you can find the width of the wedge 54: 6 = 9 cm. The height of the wedge is found by dividing the distance from the eyebrows to the back of the head in half, that is 34: 2 = 17 cm. Now you can make the first part for the pattern of a children's hat with earflaps - a wedge pattern (1 part in the photo). We get a rectangle whose sides are 9 and 17 centimeters. Mark the center on the top side (9: 2 = 4.5) and build an isosceles triangle. From the middles of the sides of the triangle, we put 1 cm perpendicular to the side, then we connect the top of the triangle and the points of its base with a smooth line.
Children's hat with decorative ears and muzzle
It’s not at all difficult to sew a cheerful children’s hat. The most important thing is to make sure that the circumference of the baby’s head and the pattern match. This pattern is suitable for a child with a head circumference of 48 - 50 cm.
Algorithm of actions
- Cut out the necessary parts, adding 1 - 1.5 cm for allowances. If you are planning a double hat, then cut out an additional lining. The lining for a fleece hat can be knitted or made of basic material.
- Cut out the ears; they consist of four parts.
- Make an applique for the muzzle. The nose is sewn on by hand or with a frequent zigzag. Eyes and antennae - embroider with hand stitches.
- Sew the ears, turn them inside out and attach them to the gap marked with the letters AC, approximately in the middle of the segment.
- Connect the darts, first the frontal and occipital, marked with the letters D and G. Next, using a common line, sew the dart with the ears. Assemble the lining in the same way.
- Prepare the ties: cut strips approximately 1 cm wide. Since fleece does not fray, the edges do not need to be processed. Sew them on with a few stitches.
- Assembling the hat. Place the outer and lining halves facing each other and pin together with needles. Go through machine stitching. Leave a hole on the back side, approximately 5–6 cm long, for turning inside out.
- Turn the product inside out and sew the hole inconspicuously by hand.
This fleece hat looks very good when paired with a scarf and mittens. How to sew mittens is described in the article: Fleece mittens - quickly and easily with your own hands.
The hats presented below are made according to the same principle. Only the frontal-occipital dart is closed, and the top is stitched in a straight line.
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How to sew a fleece hat - step-by-step master classes, video with pattern
The cold weather has already arrived, but your children still don’t have a warm fleece hat? This is not a problem, because you can do without buying a new product, for example, sew it yourself. Even the most inexperienced seamstress can cope with such work, since creating a pattern does not require any special knowledge of cutting and sewing. Today we will tell you how to sew a warm and beautiful fleece hat for a child with minimal materials and time.
Simple version of the product
It is recommended to iron the fabric before cutting. If the knitwear has a pattern, it is necessary to position the pattern so that the objects are placed centrally or symmetrically around the center line.
A knitted hat for a child, the pattern of which can be created in just 10 minutes, can be single-layered or with a lining.
First you need to decide on the size of the hat: measure the volume of your head and choose the desired height of the product.
Next, to create a pattern you need:
- Divide the head circumference measurement by 4 and make a deduction for the stretch of the product (for dense fabrics, subtract 0.5 cm, for thinner and more elastic ones - 1 cm).
- On a sheet of paper, construct a rectangle with the following parameters: the width is equal to a quarter of the circumference of the head, taking into account the necessary deductions, the length is the height of the hat with an increase of 5 cm for the lapel (optional).
- On the left side, move 2.5 cm from the corner to the left, and down ¼ of the height of the cap. Connect the dots to get a dart.
- Round the upper left corner of the rectangle.
- The resulting part is ¼ of the cap.
- To create half of the hat pattern, attach the resulting piece to a sheet of folded paper so that the side line with the dart coincides with the fold line, trace the template and cut it out.
Preparing fabric for cutting
The length of the fabric cut for the hat depends on how it will be cut:
- If the product is single-layer, then a fabric size equal to 1 cap length plus an increase for the lapel will be sufficient.
- For a two-layer model without a seam on the bottom fold, you will need double the length of fabric.
- If the hat is double-sided, made of knitwear of different colors, you need to take 2 pieces of fabric, equal in length to one size of the length of the hat.
Sequencing
The main characteristic of knitted fabric is its elasticity. It can stretch in one direction or in two. When cutting products, you should pay attention to the main direction of stretching and place the pattern strictly perpendicular to the direction of the stretching line.
For correct cutting you need:
- Fold the piece of fabric across the stretch line with the right side facing inward.
- Attach the hat pattern, trace it with chalk or pencil and cut out the resulting parts, leaving a 1 cm seam allowance.
- When cutting out two-layer products, the fabric needs to be folded across and separately cut out 2 parts with a fold at the bottom.
- To sew a hat with a lining, cut out 4 identical parts or 2 parts with a side fold.
Fleece beret
A warm beret is perfect for both little girls and women. For kids, a model that covers the ears is more desirable.
The pattern is constructed as follows:
The lower element is taken from the main template, and the upper one is a circle with a diameter of 35 - 40 cm. The lining is ordinary - one-piece.
Sequencing
- Connect the back seam at the rim.
- Gather the edge of the circle or fold it into folds. They are evenly distributed, bringing the circumference of the circle to the size of the head circumference.
- Sew the circle to the rim.
- Sew the lining and insert it into the upper part. Stitch, turn inside out, and decorate with fabric flowers if desired.
Useful tips for sewing fleece hats
- To create a truly comfortable and beautiful thing, you must always carefully think through the sewing process before starting work.
- Select materials and threads to match the color, think over the style, and carefully draw out the pattern. And then you are doomed to success.
- Fleece is relatively easy to work with. It is easy to cut, does not crumble, does not require special threads or complex sewing machine settings. A regular seam with a stitch length of 3-3.5 mm will work fine.
- Since this type of fabric has good elasticity, the edges must be pinned together before sewing them on a machine.
- Experienced craftswomen sometimes advise finishing all the seams with an overlocker. Then they will turn out more accurate.
A smart fleece hat will come in handy in any wardrobe.
Choosing a model and fabric
Hats with ears are suitable for girls, as well as teenagers and children of both sexes.
Wide models are suitable if you have a round or oval face . Widely spaced ears will look harmonious on those with a narrow face.
For comfortable use of the product, we need to choose a fabric that has good stretch:
- Knitwear, elastic in one or two directions.
- Stretch denim.
- Various types of fleece.
- Natural fur.
- Faux fur on a knitted base.
- Used knitwear.
Advice! If you decide to use a sweater or T-shirt on a hat, then the material must first be prepared. Wash it with a detergent suitable for the fabric. If it is natural wool, then a good hair shampoo will do just fine. Expand the product. Iron through a damp iron. You can start cutting.
Original fleece hats with ears
For those who like original ideas, I suggest sewing a funny and bright children's hat from fleece.
Original fleece hats with ears
You can sew several of these hats and change them at least every day. The pattern for a hat with ears is here
In the video from Angel Nickman you can see all the details of how you can quickly sew such an original fleece hat for your baby.
How to sew a baby fleece hat with ears
Fleece hat: material features
Our model has a soft lapel and two side seams in the main part, but the product can be made with only one seam.
Fleece has a non-fraying edge and comfortable softness, so sewing and wearing products made from this fabric is very pleasant. We trimmed the seam allowances on the inside of the hat using serrated scissors. Can be overlocked or left unprocessed.
For an adult hat, you will need a piece of fabric about 30-40 cm with a width of 150 cm, and the exact length can be found out after constructing the pattern.
So, let's sew a fleece hat!
Constructing a pattern
For the pattern you need to take two sizes:
- head circumference at forehead level;
- the height of the hat, from the middle of the forehead to the top of the head. You can measure this size using a suitable hat.
The photo below shows a pattern for cutting ¼ of the hat. Depending on the fabric available, you can make 4, 2 or 1 seam.
Uncover
From fleece you need to cut:
- one, two or four hat pieces;
- lapel detail, which is a rectangle 15 cm wide (in finished form, the width of the lapel will be 7 cm) and a length equal to the circumference of the head plus 2 cm. You can also make a lapel from 2 halves.
Sewing
Sew the side seams of the hat, processing the allowances in the same way as on the darts.
Fold the lapel in half, wrong side inward, and pin together.
Turn the hat right side out and pin the flap edge to the edge, as shown in the photo.
Sew all three layers. Finish the seam allowance with a zigzag or overlock stitch to keep all three layers together.
Raise the lapel. The fleece hat is ready!
Fleece hat for girls. HERE MK from its author
For cold weather, the hat should be warmer and cover the child’s ears well. Therefore, for late autumn it is better to sew a double hat with low ears.
Fleece hat for girls
The photo shows how to construct a pattern for a hat. This hat is suitable for girls of any age. Cut out 2 pieces. Keep in mind that the inner part of the cap should be 1 centimeter smaller in circumference of the head than the outer part. Sew the side seams of each piece. Place them facing each other and stitch along the bottom edge. If you want to make a hat with ties, then baste them to the ears in advance. Now turn the cap inside out, steam the bottom edge a little and carefully stitch it from the front side. All that remains is to tie and decorate the bubo. This double fleece hat will protect your child well in bad weather.
Required materials and tools
The main thing in sewing a children's hat is the choice of high-quality material with spectacular colors.
For one headdress you will need only 25 cm of knitwear and the following accessories:
- sewing threads matching the color;
- tailor's needles with a round eye;
- chalk or pencil for cutting;
- scissors;
- needle;
- sewing machine.
When choosing knitwear, you can pay attention to the following recommendations:
- If you use a simple sewing machine, you should choose denser fabrics. For example, fleece, ribana, footer with lycra or fleece.
- For sewing on a cover machine, you can use thin fabrics (kulirka or interlock).
- For the manufacture of children's products, fabric from unnecessary knitted T-shirts and jumpers is suitable;
Models of hats for men, women, children
Nowadays, hats made from this material are in fashion - on the street, in magazines there are countless options. Looking at them, you will notice that men, women and children have different fleece hats.
- The stronger half of humanity prefers to wear simple, tight-fitting models without unnecessary decoration with a lapel or its imitation . At the same time, men usually try to stick to a restrained color scheme, giving preference to black, gray, dark blue, and beige.
- Women and girls feel more free to choose colors and styles. Bright berets, turbans, hats with pom-poms, tight-fitting headdresses with colored appliqué are all acceptable. Although more discreet options are invariably in demand.
- Children love colorful things, and are happy to wear green, blue, light blue, yellow, and red hats. Models with ears , like those of a cat, a fox or a bear, are very popular now
Important! There are universal styles that suit everyone, regardless of gender and age.
These are, for example, sports models that fit tightly to the head; beanie hats. They are quite neutral and easier to combine with other wardrobe items.
We sew a fur hat with earflaps: material for the hat
In order to sew a fur hat with earflaps, you will need not only fur, but also other materials:
- Fur. The most beautiful and luxurious part will go on the visor;
- Material for crown: leather, suede, raincoat fabric, knitwear, etc. For the most daring, you can make the crown from the same fur as the visor with ears;
- Insulation: synthetic winterizer, batting, etc.;
- Lining fabric (choose high-quality fabric, ideally silk);
- If the “ears” have pom-poms, use a cord for them;
- If you want the “ears” to be fixed on the back of the head, use buttons or buttons;
- Optional accessories for the visor.
Winter fleece hat
In order to get a particularly warm headdress, a layer of insulation is inserted between the outer and inner layers.
Attention: when using insulation, the parts increase additionally on all sides by 1 - 1.5 cm. Otherwise, the hat will turn out to be small.
The ear areas are reinforced with a piece of jacket fabric, this will prevent blowing.
This manipulation is carried out as follows:
- Cut two circles from a piece of raincoat fabric, about 7 cm in diameter.
- Place the circle to the ear area between the layers of the cap and secure them with running stitches.
- Sew in circles.
An interesting video will show you how to sew a men's hat with your own hands.
Pattern starts with paper
You will need: fur (faux or natural) or water-repellent raincoat fabric, lining fabric (thinsulate or fleece), interlining and all the necessary accessories for sewing. Of course, it’s better to experiment on something small, even if you have sewing skills. You can safely take on sewing a hat for a child if you get ready for work and make patterns on paper, focusing on recommendations and calculations.
So, we begin work with a pattern for a children's hat with earflaps, for which we take the necessary measurements with a centimeter tape: the circumference of the head, face and the length of the arc from the line of the eyebrows to the back of the head. For a two-year-old child, these measurements will be as follows: head circumference = 48, face circumference = 52, arc length = 34 cm.
Taking measurements
A fleece hat is sewn only according to a pre-prepared pattern. To build it, you need precise parameters:
- Head circumference (OG).
- Facial circumference (FG).
- Range from the eyebrow line to the central part of the skull.
For example, we took the measurements of a three-year-old child, this is what we ended up with: OG - 50 cm, OL - 54 cm, and the last value - 36 cm.
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Our next steps:
- We build the grid of our pattern. We draw a rectangle on paper with the width of our half-circumference of the head with an allowance of 2 cm. The height of the rectangle will be the half-circumference of the face with the same allowance of 2 cm. If you plan to sew a hat without insulation, then the second allowance can be omitted.
- As a result, we got an equilateral rectangle with parameters 27 by 29 cm.
- For convenience in work, we mark the main angles in the drawing with letters.
- Initially, we drew a rectangle and divided it in half. So, for example, starting from the upper left corner “A”, mark 6 cm to the right (suitable for exhaust gas up to 50 cm). For large parameters, you need to indent 9-10 cm. Draw a horizontal straight line.
- Now we find mark C, mark a distance from it equal to half of our measurement from the line of the eyebrows to the central part of the skull. This is what we got: 36/2=18 cm. Now you can draw the next horizontal stripe on the pattern diagram.
- Next, we divide our rectangle in half. So, we got new points of the second half of A1, B1, C1 and D1.
- Divide column A and A1 into two halves, draw a line in the middle.
- All we have to do is draw the outlines of the cap. From the lower corners of block A and A1 we draw rounded lines to the top. These will be our future darts for a comfortable fit of the product on the head.
- We lower the back of the head by 2 cm, drawing a smooth line on the front and back of the head, not forgetting to outline the ear in any order.
- Our pattern on paper is ready.