In the summer, especially on the hottest days, it is simply impossible to go outside without protecting your head from the sun. There are a lot of hats for this: scarves, hats, bandanas, baseball caps and, of course, panama hats. Today’s post will be devoted to the latter.
Sewing a Panama hat with your own hands will not be difficult even for novice craftswomen. By the way, for starters, you can try to sew it from an unnecessary shirt. You can take something else, for example, they often use things made of denim, but such a headdress will turn out to be quite dense and will not be comfortable in it in the heat. It is better to use breathable cotton-containing fabrics.
Sewing a Panama hat is very simple. Below you can download patterns for children and adults. Print patterns at 100% scale only.
Panama hat details
There are 5 parts to a traditional headdress:
- bottom;
- field (2 pcs.);
- crown (2 pcs.).
You can use this pattern for sewing.
A Panama hat for a child will require approximately 0.5 m of suitable material.
Advice! For a product for adults, take a piece of this size: 0.3 m long and 1.5 m wide.
We will also need:
- finishing tape (just in case, buy a meter, the leftovers can be used to sew another product);
- scissors;
- sewing machine;
- needle;
- safety pins and thread.
This is interesting: Pattern Panama (p. 56-64)
Crochet bucket hats for girls with patterns
You can start wearing Panama hats in the spring and hide them on the shelf in the fall, so it turns out that this headdress is needed for about six months. To crochet a girl's Panama hat, figure out the right size. This can be done according to the table, but if it is possible to take measurements, then this will be ideal.
To take your own measurements, you need to know your head circumference. Measurements are taken using a measuring tape.
To determine the depth of a Panama hat, we make a calculation: divide the head circumference by 3 and add 1.5 cm.
Advice: to prevent a Panama hat from creating a greenhouse effect, it should not fit tightly to the head. Leave a gap of 2-3 cm.
Sewing a Panama hat
In order for the work to please you with its result, you need to carefully perform several sequential actions.
- Cut out the parts, sew the seams of the brim and iron them in different directions.
- Connect the fields right sides together and stitch.
- Notch the seam allowance and press the seam.
- Turn the brim right side out and iron.
- Baste the inner edge of the brim and stitch.
- Sew a seam at the back at the bottom of the crown, press and overlock the seams.
- Connect the parts of the crown with a basting seam, slightly seating the lower half. Sew, overlock the edges, and turn back the seam allowances.
- Sew the crown with the bottom.
- Connect the crown to the inner edge of the brim and stitch.
- Sew finishing tape at the junction of the crown and brim.
- Turn it out and try it on.
Important! Before using finishing tape, all work is carried out from the wrong side.
Sewing on finishing tape is not the only way to decorate
connecting line.
You should definitely not resort to this option if the machine stitching turns out to be imperfectly even. If you have doubts about your own skills, design the ribbon like a belt. To do this, you will have to make loops, preferably from the same ribbon, so that there is no interruption in color. The ribbon will be threaded into them.
Loops are formed between paragraphs 4 and 5 of the job description. At this stage they are only pinned with safety pins. And they are stitched at the moment of processing the inner cut of the fields.
The number of loops is not limited, but models with 6 are more common. This number allows you to notice an unusual detail, but at the same time it does not repeat itself too often.
Important! To determine the size of the loops, use the formula: length of the loop base = width of the ribbon from which the loop is made + 2 cm.
If during fitting it turns out that the Panama hat does not hold its shape, this defect can be corrected. To do this, cut out inserts from thin flexible cardboard. Then open the headpiece, glue the inserts and sew the seams again.
You can avoid unnecessary work if you choose the material responsibly. Pay attention to suiting fabric, denim and corduroy. Well, a lightweight walking panama will be given shape by dublerin.
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Size adjustment
If an error was made in the calculations or the baby has grown, the size of the product can be easily adjusted. To do this, it is necessary to increase or decrease the gap between the rivets, which are usually sewn on the back side of the product. Basically, an elastic band is sewn into the back for convenient adjustment of the cap.
Panama hat pattern for girls, folding model
It is also recommended to sew a thin layer of cotton inside the hat so that it holds its shape better.
Measurements
You won’t be able to sew a Panama hat for a woman, man or child with your own hands if you don’t take the correct measurements. The entire process takes about 5-7 minutes, but requires care and precision. All data must be written down immediately so as not to forget the numbers.
The correct and at the same time standard scheme for taking measurements for sewing a summer headdress:
The principle of taking measurements from the head
To sew this type of criminal attire you need to know only 2 parameters:
- Head circumference. It is necessary to measure the maximum circumference of the head - the measurement is taken along the frontal part above the eyebrows and along the most convex occipital part. In this case, you need to pull the measuring tape tightly.
- Cap depth. Distance from the beginning of the earlobe to the middle of the crown. Thanks to these measurements, the size is determined in accordance with standard standards.
Panama hat Crochet bell: knitting pattern
A great option for those who love unusual hats. In such a hat, any girl will look both cute and funny. It got its name precisely because of its similarity to the bell flower.
There are many patterns for knitting such a panama hat, they will differ in density.
But the essence is the same - flaring downwards, which creates the bell effect.
According to the diagram below you will get a very dense hat.
The decoration will give this hat a special touch. It can be not only an original headdress, but also a subject for a photo shoot.
Beret pattern
Patterning a beret is not a tricky business, but sewing it will require great care from you. The choice of material must also be approached with full responsibility. The beret can be sewn from leather, suede, artificial or natural, knitwear, loden, coat fabric, bouclé... I would advise you to make a trial version from an unnecessary piece of fabric before sewing in order to determine the volume and adjust the shape.
So, let's begin. The selected beret model consists of:
- beret bottom,
- beret side,
- band.
First, draw a circle with a diameter equal to 1/2 the circumference of the head. The head circumference is measured horizontally across the forehead, above the eyebrows, into the circumference of the head, closing the measuring tape at the back of the head.
Now, inside the resulting circle we draw another one, with a smaller diameter. Its diameter can be easily calculated using the school formula L = 2Pr, where L is the circumference of the head plus a small allowance for the thickness of the seams (about 1-2 cm, depending on the properties of the fabric).
Look at the picture, we have the sides of the beret, the bottom of the beret, and the band is a straight strip of fabric, folded in half (therefore its width is 5-6 cm), with a length equal to the circumference of the head plus a seam allowance.
Algorithm for sewing a Panama hat
When the Panama hat pattern has been selected and fully prepared, it is time to start sewing the head piece. To understand how to sew a Panama hat, you should use a step-by-step and fairly detailed algorithm.
Sewing
The following tools and materials are usually used for work:
- 1/2 m of base fabric;
- 1/2 m of fabric for the inside;
- 1/2 m of lining fabric;
- sharp scissors;
- paper, chalk and pencil for patterns;
- threads to match the fabric;
- awl;
- sewing supplies;
- sewing machine.
Finish stage
A universal master class on sewing any model of Panama hat:
- Cut out the details of the product from paper after the pattern has been prepared.
- Attach the paper parts to the main, lining and rigid fabric.
- Trace around with tailor's chalk and carefully cut out all the parts along the outline.
- You need to take 2 side parts from the main fabric and stitch them along the sides. Leave a small space on the sides. Glue the lining fabric in the middle. Cut the bottom and top edges of the sides. Repeat with other side pieces.
- Sew top and sides. Take the central circle for the top of the panama hat and attach it from the wrong side to the side parts. Glue lining fabric onto the circle. Carefully stitch along the top edges of the top and side pieces.
- Take the details for the fields from the main fabric. Fold them with their short sides together and stitch them on a typewriter. Glue the lining fabric in the middle of the wrong side. Trim the top and bottom edges of the brim. Attach to the wrong side of the hat and side parts of the brim, stitch along the bottom edge using a sewing machine. Turn right side out.
- After the 2 parts of the hat are sewn, you need to place them right sides together, sew along each edge and leave a small hole. Turn the Panama hat out through the hole. Iron and sew with a double seam along the bottom edge of the panama hat.
The final stage will be finishing, which is done at the discretion of the needlewoman. Usually, ribbons, laces, appliqués, and basic accessories are used - here the imagination of the needlewoman, unlike the sewing algorithm, should have no limits.
Panama hat on a person
During the hot season, you must wear a hat to avoid sunstroke. A universal option is Panama. There are many options that can be used for sewing men's, women's and children's products. If you make something yourself, you can create a truly unique design. It is important to choose the right fabric that is ideal for this type of design. Both the child and the husband will be happy with such a gift.
This is interesting: Panama pattern for children (p 44-54)
Children's crochet Panama hat for a boy
Every summer you update your child’s wardrobe and, having bought a new suit, you want to find a suitable headdress to go with it. It’s not always possible to find something that will fit perfectly in stores, so the best option may be to crochet a Panama hat for a boy.
Materials:
- Lucia Camtex yarn: 96% Camtex, 4% nylon
- hook No. 2
This simple hat can be knitted in just a couple of hours and no special skills are required.
We knit the bottom of the Panama hat according to the pattern, and then continue according to the same pattern, but without any additions.
Tie the outer three rows with convex columns, alternating one concave and one convex.
Panama hat pattern
We will sew a Panama hat from fabric that is soft, but still holds its shape. For example, corduroy, faux fur (short pile), boiled knitwear, loden. Choose your option, and don’t forget to make a preliminary sample. A hat is a delicate matter, all proportions must be clearly adjusted and suit you.
The pattern is not complicated. Let's go step by step:
- The bottom - its circumference is slightly less than the circumference of the head, to which an allowance of 1-2 cm has been added (I suggest making the bottom circumference 4 cm smaller).
- The crown is 9-12 cm high. Form in accordance with the diagram.
- The brim of the Panama hat is cut out into 4 pieces, as they are processed in double pieces.
Children's panama hat Daisy crochet: master class
The beautiful summer daisy flower is worthy of embodying its image in crocheting a summer bucket hat for a girl. It will turn out light, fresh and unusual. All mothers compare their children to flowers and let it be a daisy. Even a novice needlewoman can knit a Panama hat.
Materials:
- White yarn and green.
- Hook No. 1,6, No. 2
- Satin ribbon
- Beads
Size: 54 head circumference
Cap pattern
A little difficulty is what to make the visor from so that it holds its shape. There are several options:
- buy a blank at a craft store,
- take from an old cap,
- cut from a plastic stationery folder. Why not?
So, let's begin:
- The bottom of the cap is 20 cm in diameter (you can take your value and then adjust it on a calico sampler)
- The crown is low - 9 cm. Shape according to the diagram.
- Check the length of the lower and upper cut of the crown.
- Visor - according to the diagram.
Well, now we are armed - we can welcome spring! Don't forget to show us your creations. We are waiting for your photos on our photo forum. Come in, it’s very friendly here, and you can also win a prize!
How to make a pattern for a children's Panama hat
The pattern of this model of Panama hat is simple, and the hat itself will be sewn from just two identical parts. So that you can immediately start sewing a Panama hat, I am enclosing a completely free pattern for this Panama hat. The pattern is without allowances, do not forget to add them while cutting.
In order for you to have a pattern for this panama hat, you will need a printer and tape. If you have both, then select each pattern image and save them to your computer's "Desktop" or in a special folder. Then open each image in any graphics editor, such as Paint, and print them at full size (100%).
Sizes: B - (solid line) pattern for a child 12-24 months. K - (dashed line) pattern for a child 2-4 years old, C - from 4 to 6 years old
Pay attention to the points 20cm (15cm) and 23cm. These are control values necessary for checking the pattern after printing on the printer. If, after printing the pattern, the bottom horizontal of the left part is equal to 20 cm (the right - 15 cm), and the vertical (the line connecting both parts of the pattern) is equal to 23 cm, then the dimensions of the pattern are correct. If these data are slightly different, then you will need to adjust the printer's printing parameters or expand the pattern in any way you know, for example, cutting it (in glued form) vertically and horizontally and moving the parts apart a little.
Both parts of the pattern are glued together with tape, then outlined on the fabric and this part is turned along the fold line. Add allowances (1cm) along the contour and cut out.
To avoid damaging the paper, print this test square first. If its sides are 13 cm, then you can print the details of the Panama hat pattern.
Beautiful openwork crochet hats for girls
From an early age, girls learn from their mothers that clothes should not only be practical, but also beautiful. A hat is not only a means of protecting the head, but also an accessory that can decorate an image.
Even by knitting the simplest Panama hat with a simple pattern, you can decorate it so that no one can take your eyes off it.
Materials:
- Cotton (Yarn Art Begonia), 1 skein
- Hook No. 2 and 2.5
- Yarn for decoration
- Satin ribbon for decoration
Designations:
- V.p. - air loop
- S.b.n – single crochet
- S.s.n – double crochet
Using crochet number 2 we will tie 4 ch. and bring them into a circle.
1st row: 4 v.p., 11 s.s.n.
2nd row: 2 dc in each loop and 1 vp between each loop. - we get ticks
Rows 3-5: make 6 more ticks in each, tying them between the arches. In the 3rd row there will be 18 ticks, in the 4th - 24 ticks and in the 5th - 30.
6th row: in each column there are 2 dc, between which there is 1 vp. in every arch.
Row 7: add 6 checkmarks to every 6th arch.
Row 8: knit evenly
Row 9: add 6 checkmarks to every 7th arch.
Rows 10 – 26: knit evenly
Row 27: s.b.n
Row 28: sc, making increases to every fifth stitch.
29 row: 1 embossed column, 1 dc alternate
Rows 30-31: switch to hook No. 2.5 and knit like row 29.
Row 32: return hook No. 2 and tie the product with a crawfish step.
All that remains is to crochet the decoration for the openwork summer panama hat.
We use hook No. 2.5 and cast on 69 vp.
1st row: knit 2 dc through the loop with 1 ch between them.
2nd row: 3 v.p. rise. In the first arch we make 1 dc, 3 vp, 2 dc
3rd row: 3 v.p. lifting, 9 s.n. in the arch.
Twist the resulting ribbon into a rosette and attach it to the panama hat. You can make several flowers of different sizes in the same way.
How to crochet leaves to decorate an openwork panama hat:
Cast on 15 vp, in the second loop knit 1 dc, 1 half-column, 2 dc, 2 dc 2n, 3 dc 3n, 2 dc 2n ., 1 s.s.n., 1 half-column, 1 s.b.n. turn over and tie also, starting from the end.
Tie a furrow in the middle of the leaf with connecting posts. Do not break the thread and tie 25 vp. 10 ch will be the stem, 15 will go to the second leaf. Knit it the same way as the first one.
To make the third leaf, cast on 15 ch. and repeat the process.
As a decoration, you can stretch a satin ribbon through the holes.
Beautiful openwork crochet children's panama hats
You can knit an original and unique Panama hat for your child without any special skills. It is enough to know the main types of loops and have a small supply of yarn in your arsenal. The main emphasis can be placed on exclusive decoration.
Technology of sewing children's summer panama hat
It’s not at all difficult to sew this panama hat with your own hands; just cut out two identical parts of the hat from the same material or combine them as in my master class. Then pin them together, or baste them, placing both pieces right sides together.
Stitch these parts on a sewing machine along the winding contour of the Panama hat, with an allowance of 1 cm, as shown in the photo. Be sure to leave a small area unsewn, within 5-7 cm.
To make the Panama hat look neat when finished, be sure to notch the areas concave inward, as shown in this photo. Score carefully so as not to cut the seam thread.
Convex areas, on the contrary, need to be cut off. In this case, these curved areas will be laid out well.
Open the caps
When cutting the fabric, you need to add 1 cm allowance on each side. First you need to stitch the sidewall, then sew the bottom. After that, the edges of the product need to be processed and the most important element - the brim and the top part - must be sewn to the cap. If desired, at the end of the work you can decorate the product with ribbons or lace. Sewing a Panama hat for a girl with your own hands, patterns and decorations are listed below. It is recommended to sew using a machine, so the seams will be stronger and will not become shiny after washing.
How to sew a double-sided Panama hat (women's or men's)
Depending on the color of the fabric, this Panama hat can be suitable for both men and women. The style itself is universal.
Double-sided Panama hat
Print the PDF pattern at 100% scale. To make sure that the pattern is printed correctly, measure the test squares (3*3 cm and 10*10 cm). Glue the sheets together and cut out the parts. Seam allowances - 1 cm, included in the pattern.
Pattern sheets
We measure a test square to check
Glue the sheets together and cut out the parts
pattern for head circumference 53-54, 55-56 and 57-58 cm:
Cutting out the details
If you have leftover fabric, it may well be suitable for sewing a Panama hat. If you buy fabric for a Panama hat, you will need 35 cm of main fabric and 35 cm of lining. Place the fabric right side up. Fold in the right edge of the hem to place the piece (crown) on the fold. Cut out two pieces.
Cutting out the details
Details of faces. sides and linings
Cut off the scraps of fabric left over from the crown. Tuck the fabric and cut out the brim of the panama hat in the same way - 2 parts. Then cut out the bottom - 1 piece. Cut out the details of the panama hat from the main fabric in the same way.
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Fold the pieces and sew along the sides. You can try the crown on your head to make adjustments: make it looser or tighter by adjusting the seam allowance.
Sew the details of the crown and brim on the sides
Turn right side out and stitch along both sides of the side seams. The photo above shows how it should turn out.
Sew the bottom
The bottom has a slightly oval shape. Make 4 marks on it at equal distances. Pin the crown. The elongated edges of the bottom are front and back. Flattened - lateral edges. Align the side seams on the crown with the side marks on the bottom and sew. Notch seam allowances and press. Turn right side out and stitch close to the seam.
Sew the bottom
Fields
Fold the details of the face fields. sides together and sew along the sides. Press seam allowances. Place the brim and bottom edge of the crown, right sides together. Make sure that the side seams match.
Sew on the fields
Sew the pieces together, then press the seam allowance upward towards the crown. Turn right side out and stitch close to the seam.
Connect with lining
Repeat all steps above for the lining.
Connecting the lining and the front side
Sew up the open area
Now you need to connect the two parts of the panama hat; to do this, place one part over the other with right sides together. Align the margins around the entire circumference. Sew the pieces together, leaving a small area open to turn inside out.
Field finishing
Turn out the panama hat. Hand stitch the open area. Make several machine stitches on the brim of the panama hat at equal distances from each other. Panama hat is ready!
Sew a few lines on the margins
The double-sided Panama hat is ready!
Finishing stitch along the edge of the hat
To ensure that the seam is laid out neatly and evenly, be sure to secure it with oblique stitches after turning the hat inside out, as shown in the photo.
Iron along the contour of the Panama hat, making sure that the seam runs exactly along the edge.
The hole through which you turned the hat inside out also needs to be ironed, with the same allowance.
You will have to sew up the hole manually, using neat, invisible stitches.
After this, all you have to do is make one or two finishing lines along the outline of the panama hat.
Place the finishing stitch along the edge of the panama hat on the wrong side, retreating 2 mm from the edge. If you are only going to do one line, you can back off a little more.
It seems to me that the edge of the panama hat, processed with two finishing lines, will be more beautiful.
