Hats – Page 4

Sewing room hacks that are simple but genius

May 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been sewing for 3 months or 30 years, it’s always neat to find out a new way of approaching a problem or storage challenge. Heather from Heather Handmade has collected 15 simple but genius sewing… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy bag straps that are removable

April 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Do you like to make bags? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a simple bag strap from fabric. With swivel hooks at either end, they’re removable so you can switch from purse (or cross-body bag) to… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Pom pom fleece beanie hat

December 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a pom pom fleece beanie hat, easy peasy! The fleece hat is warm, and the pom pom at the top is just plain cute. Her tutorial includes… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fleece beanie hat in 4 sizes

November 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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

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. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Classic witch hat

October 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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… Read more ...