How to sew a beret with your own hands, master classes with patterns

Model selection

Sewing a beret begins with choosing a style. The difference between such hats lies in the materials used, the knitting method, the cut, and the decor. The classic women's beret is made of felt, wool, and cotton. For evening walks and going out, models made of velvet and suede, decorated with beads and sequins, are suitable. Accessories embroidered with lace look interesting. Yarn is used to create winter, spring, and autumn patterns. Threads can be thin or voluminous. The pattern is selected individually.

The men's beret is a popular headdress. The product is often sewn from felt, wool or genuine leather. Decor is rarely used. The military beret falls into a separate category, indicating membership in a specific type of military. Accessories for children are made using the same pattern as berets for adults. Their main difference is specific decorations and size.

Military

Children's

Classic women's

Male

What are berets good for?

Hats can be worn in any season; they perfectly emphasize the shape of the face. Quite easy to sew and decorate, it will become an indispensable part of your wardrobe. They can be worn with coats, jackets or suits. A hand-made knitted beret will highlight the individuality of your look.

Beret, fabric pattern

For example, in France, women have hats for different occasions. Both for holidays and for everyday outings. They can complement business suits or evening dresses. And children generally cannot do without this clothing. It perfectly protects from the sun or light rain, and does not allow drafts to pass through.

Materials and tools

You need to choose a fabric for a beret taking into account exactly when the product will be worn. Summer and spring models are best cut from thin, breathable fabrics such as linen, cotton, cambric. Such fabrics will not interfere with ventilation and at the same time protect your head from the sun. For late autumn, you will need denser materials that will protect from the wind. The best option is angora, velor, thick knitwear. Winter models are often made from drape. Berets made of artificial and natural fur and woolen fabric with a small pile look interesting. To sew a women's beret, you can take polar or fleece; these fabrics are optimal for daily use.

As a basis for creating a paratrooper beret with your own hands, it is recommended to use thick knitwear, thick fleece or coat fabric. Sewing a border beret can be made from any dense green fabric. In addition to the material, you will need the following tools for the job:

• tape measure;
• threads with needles;
• bias tape for finishing seams.

If desired, you can sew a lining inside, thanks to which the product will better hold its shape. The most important step in sewing a product is the correct pattern. It must be printed in its original size.

Choosing fabric

The products are made from rigid fabrics that hold their shape well and are easy to care for. A fabric beret pattern can be found on the Internet or in tailoring magazines. Such products can be sewn for dolls so that girls can play fashionistas. It is advisable to take high-quality fabric, so it will have a high price. Cheap materials can quickly deteriorate, crumble, or form a lot of pellets.

For winter options, it is better to purchase drape, as it is quite dense. Felt is suitable for autumn-spring, and for summer you can take regular lightweight knitwear with a lining.

Felt beret

Felt hats are the best choice, due to their rigidity, they hold the texture of the products well.

Felt headdress

A hat made of felt is beautiful, but breathable, which is necessary in autumn weather. It is advisable to make a felt headdress using this pattern: you need to make a double bottom so as not to insert an additional lining, this simplifies the work process. High-quality felt does not crumble at all, but it is advisable to add 1cm allowances. The bottom is made from a whole piece of fabric. Upon completion of the work, you can decorate with flowers or embroidery.

You might be interested in: Patterns of flowing scarves and capes for churches

Using the same method, you can make a beret from fleece. Felt products can be worn at any time of the year. But it is more preferable to wear them in spring or autumn, as they protect very well from the wind, which is very important.

Beret from drape

Do-it-yourself berets made from drape will be very dense; it can be made without lining, this speeds up the work process.

Drape cap

Even a novice craftswoman can make a drape beret; she must use a pattern. Drape fabric is easy to care for, so there is no need to overcast its edges, this will make the job easier. It is also necessary to make an allowance of about 1 cm. For sewing, the exact dimensions of the head are used - the fabric is not elastic. You can sew a beret from a drape with a solid bottom or divided into segments. In the second option, the garment will look more luxurious and beautiful, but at the same time the operating time will increase.

Drape caps are most often worn by men. They can complement a business suit; they can have ears to make them more comfortable to wear in winter. Such caps were very popular in the 40s of the last century; not a single man left the house without a hat, it was considered disrespectful to others.

Fur beret

To create a fur beret, you need to take a template without a shelf. The classic cutting of the cache-pin is used:

The base must have many segments to create narrow petals on the beret.

In fur, the pile should be directed in one direction and have a lining. Worn only in winter weather, with slight frosts.

How to take measurements correctly

Measurements and pattern

Before sewing a beret, you need to decide on the dimensions. Only 2 parameters are needed:

• head circumference (to find out, you need to draw a measuring tape around your head along the line of the eyebrows and the back of the head);
• the distance from the top of the head to the edge of the headdress (usually a centimeter is swallowed to the middle of the forehead).

Now you need to adapt the beret pattern to your parameters. All that is required is to increase or decrease the parts proposed in the diagram by a few centimeters so that they coincide with the obtained values. Since simple children's and adult berets are cut from 2-5 parts, redrawing them will not cause difficulties even if you have no experience.

When taking measurements, do not pull the tape, otherwise the product will turn out small and will press.

Sewing stages taking into account the model

A detailed master class on making a fabric headdress will make the task as easy as possible. If you follow all the rules and follow the algorithm of actions, even a beginner can handle the job. If you have no experience, it is better to start sewing simple models.

Female

This beret can be sewn from knitwear. Since the material tends to stretch and does not hold its shape well, it is necessary to make a lining. It is made in the same way as the base. In order for the accessory to turn out beautiful and fit well, you need to adhere to the algorithm, and also smooth the product after each seam, checking whether everything corresponds to the measurements.

Main stages:

1. The first step is to connect the parts of the board so that it is solid.
2. Next, iron the seam.
3. The bottom is fixed to the board and the base is formed.
4. The seams are smoothed out again.
5. Now you need to sew a pre-made lining to the base.
6. Finally, the band is sewn on, controlling its fit on the head.

It is recommended to steam the cap, after which the product is ready for use. To make the accessory more unusual, it is recommended to decorate it. It is better to use beads or small beads as decoration. Massive elements are not suitable as they can pull out the knitwear.

Male

The beret pattern for men consists of the same patterns as the women's models. The only difference is in the materials. It is recommended to use drape or thick felt of a dark color as the main fabric; the band is sewn from leather. You can choose cotton for the lining.

Algorithm of actions:

1. First you need to sew the bottom and sides from the main fabric. Perform similar steps with the lining.
2. After this, press the seams on the base and sew decorative stitches on both sides at a distance of 3 mm.
3. Now glue the band with non-woven material, which will prevent subsequent deformation. It needs to be folded in half and the short sides stitched to form a circle.
4. Next, the band is sewn to the finished base of the accessory, placing the front side to the back of the top. The band must be turned to the front side and stitched so that it covers the seam formed.

All that remains is to insert the lining inside out into the beret, baste and hem along the inner edge of the band. This accessory looks stylish and fashionable and will appeal to any man. It will look especially impressive if the band is made of genuine leather.

Military

This pattern of a military beret, like that of the Airborne Forces, involves making an accessory from thick felt or wool. The headdress is sewn from only 3 parts, so its production will take a couple of hours.

The army beret is made according to the following algorithm:

1. First you need to connect the side part with the facing. Then turn the facing inside out and stitch along the edge.
2. The bottom and the side part are connected in a circle on both sides (the edges must already be processed).
3. Now you need to sew the edge of the beret. The sheathing can be done by hand, but it is better to use a zigzag stitch on an overlocker. This will make the seam look neater.
4. Finally, the product must be turned out and ironed.

All that remains is to decorate the accessory using stars. You can make them yourself from plastic and fabric, or use ready-made stars (the second option looks more impressive). A beret made according to this pattern is considered universal and practical. It is suitable for adults and children.

Children's

For a girl or boy, you can sew a simple classic beret. But a headdress made of wedges will look much more interesting. To sew it, it is recommended to use thick knitwear or felt. To make the accessory look unusual, it can be stitched with contrasting threads. To work, you will need to cut out 8 wedges and immediately overcast them, which will prevent subsequent crumbling of the fabric. You also need to cut out the rim.

Algorithm of actions:

• the wedges need to be sewn in pairs, then fix the 4 resulting parts and iron them;
• then sew the rim along the narrow edges to form a circle, smooth out the seam;
• the rim needs to be folded in half, swept, ironed;
• Now attach the finished part to the beret, lowering it by about 1.5 cm;
• All elements are stitched manually or by machine.

Finally, the lining should be hemmed. A children's beret made according to this pattern will turn out to be voluminous and unusual. To make the accessory more non-standard, it can be cut from wedges of different colors.

Children's beret

Little fashionistas are the hardest to please. They want everything at once. And with such a huge selection of hats, your head is simply spinning. Try offering your child berets as a headdress. A girl is sure to love this versatile item. She will feel like a fashionista to match those who shine in modern magazines and on the catwalk. The model option can be chosen by the young fashionista herself. Pink fur is suitable for a children's version; all girls love dolls in childhood and choose delicate pink tones. Be sure to add jewelry to complement your princess look.

Children's beret pattern

For the pattern, we buy pink fur or any fabric, depending on what season we are preparing the headdress for. Take measurements from your head and draw out the corresponding blanks, first on paper, and then on the material from which you will sew. Cut the fabric according to the appropriate markings. Now you can start stitching.

IMPORTANT: a child’s head is much smaller than an adult’s, this must be taken into account when preparing the details of the hat. Don't make the side and band too big. Otherwise, they will look ugly on a girl’s small and neat head.

We sew a children's beret with our own hands

This beret is sewn according to all the basic rules described in the article. Before making seams on a machine, you need to make a hand stitch for fixation and basting. This will also be convenient for preliminary fitting of a beret. If your daughter is already quite old, you can do the work together. You can teach her the art of seamstress and instill a love for needlework. Add some jewelry to complete the look. You can buy it at any jewelry kiosk. Beads, butterflies, ribbon bows, hairpins, and brooches will look great. You can invite the girl to make her own choice and attach this detail to her new hat.

How to decorate

How to decorate a beret depends on its style, as well as on the color it is made of. Classic autumn and winter headdresses can be decorated with rhinestones, beads, and sequins. You can complement the front part of the product with an applique made of natural fur. You can sew it on in pieces or make small pompoms.

It is recommended to decorate summer and spring knitted models with voluminous figures made of yarn. These can be butterflies, flowers, stars. You can sew beads of a similar color along their edge. The Scottish beret is decorated with a small faux fur pompom located in the center.

It is better to decorate children's hats with embroidery or appliqués. You can make them yourself or purchase ready-made options. Stripes that are fixed with glue also look stylish and modern. With this mounting option, it is recommended to give preference to small decorative elements.