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Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat

Many handy mothers will hand-make various hats for their babies. The homemade handmade baby hood can completely cover the babys little head and has various functions such as warmth, sun protection, windproof, and sandproof. In terms of fabric selection, light, soft and breathable fabrics are used. Light-colored and thin fabrics are chosen for summer hats, which can reflect sunlight and increase the sense of coolness, while dark-colored warm fabrics are chosen for winter hats. DIY pullover hat is suitable for infants and young children aged 0 to 3 years old. Lets learn together with the editor of the production department.
Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat

Tutorial on making fabric baby hats

Cut the fabric into a circle

  1. Prepare fabric and elastic bands. A compass can be used to cut a circle with a diameter of 38 cm. Please measure the radius of 19 cm (white arrow).
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  1. Need to make approximately elastic band around, 5mm seam allowance. Calculate the required size.
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  2. Place a strip of muslin around the circumference of the fabric and sew once folded.
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  3. Fold your sewing machine back 5mm at the end of the strip of fabric and the beginning of where the elastic will be placed.
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  4. (Reference picture) I use a sewing machine and don’t sew
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  5. The effect is shown in the figure below.
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  6. Use a sewing machine to sew the ends of the fabric into a circle.
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  7. Put the elastic band through the rubber band opening.
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat
  8. Adjust the length, add elastic bands, and the fabric baby hat making tutorial is completed. The baby looks very cute. Somewhat similar to the shape of a shower cap.
    Tutorial on how to make a simple handmade baby hat

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