Hats – Page 4

Tutorial and pattern: Fleece beanie hat in 4 sizes

November 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fleece beanie hat. These hats are easy to sew (perfect for beginners!) and can use up those scraps of fleece that somehow seem… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Velvet beanie hat

November 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

My dreams of a 90s fashion revival are coming true this year! Velvet is back, though with a modern twist. Friday Pattern Company shares a free pattern for making a beanie hat, and it’s awesome made from a low pile… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fleece lined Santa hat from quilting cotton

November 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

These Santa hats are adorable! And you can get a free sewing pattern and tutorial at the Cotton + Steel blog. The outside is made from a quilting cotton, so go a little crazy with color and print and pattern. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Easy one piece felt pirate hat

October 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a quick hate you can make to finish off a child’s pirate costume. It’s a felt hat made from a single pattern piece and finished off with simple hand stitching. Simple Simon & Co has the free pattern. Perfect… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Classic witch hat

October 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

As far as Halloween costumes go, you can’t go wrong with a classic witch costume! All you need is a black dress and that signature pointy hat. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial for making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil pouch that folds out to make a pencil stand

August 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With a quick flip and fold and snap, this pencil pouch becomes a pencil stand so you can have your favorite pens or pencils at the ready for your next art project. I’ve got a tutorial and free pattern for… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fleece unicorn hat

August 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fleece unicorn hat is so much fun, with ears and rainbow mane and of course a gold unicorn horn. Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial to make one. It’s cute for kids and tweens to… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Star softie that kids can make

July 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This felt star softie would make a perfect first sewing project teaching a child to sew! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage has a tutorial and a free pattern. The simple shape is easy to sew on a sewing machine and… Read more ...

Organize your fabric scraps so you can find what you need

April 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you sew, you most likely have a scrap stash. After all, every sewing project produces at least a few scraps. i suppose some people throw away their scraps, but that just seems so…. wrong. But all those fabric scraps… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Hat and mittens for 18″ doll

March 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew up a hat and mitten set for your 18″ doll! Steph from Many Small Friends shares a free pattern and tutorial. You can make them from fleece or from an old sweater. It’s a quick afternoon sewing project. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add cat ears to a plain knit hat

March 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Upgrade a plain knit hat into an awesome kitty cat hat with one easy addition – cat ears! Because everything is cuter with cat ears. Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how she added cat ears to a dollar store… Read more ...

Keep it, sell it, donate it: What to do with your old sewing machine

February 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’m still sewing on my first sewing machine, a Bernina 1008 I scored at an estate sale years ago, but most of us will probably upgrade our machines at least once as we get a better idea of the features and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cozy blanket that’s easy to make

February 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Snugglebug University shows how you can sew a cozy blanket – and it’s not hard at all! Use a flannel for the top and a fleece, Minky or Cuddle fabric for backing. It’ll be so cozy to cuddle… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible wool ear flap hat

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern at We All Sew for this reversible wool hat. The hat has flaps to keep your ears warm. Use a wool fabric for the outside for warmth, and a soft… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knotted knit baby hat

January 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Why are knots on baby hats so cute? I have no idea, they just are! Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how you can make a knotted baby hat from knit fabric. I’m… Read more ...