Hats – Page 9

Tutorial: Make a tablecloth that stays put

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can make a tablecloth that stays put. Instead of a flat piece of fabric draped over a table (which can be easily pulled off!), this stay put tablecloth fits snugly around the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart mug rug that folds into an envelope

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ella and Nesta’s Little Room shows how you can make this heart-shaped mug rug. It folds up to create a little fabric envelope. You could easily tuck a couple of tea bags into it as you’re folding it up. The… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lumberjack hat for a doll

February 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jennie from Wren Feathers shares a free pattern for a doll’s lumberjack hat. It’s made from fleece with a fur lining. The lumberjack hat will fit dolls with 12″ heads, such as American Girl or Maplelea. She created and shared… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Faux fur hat

January 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daria from Kittenhood shows how to make a faux fur hat to keep your head and ears snuggly warm this winter. It has simple lines, which works well with a faux fur. The lining gives a clean finish to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom sweater hat

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a pom pom sweater hat. The hat is made from a repurposed sweater. Raid your closet for sweaters that have fallen out of favor, or take… Read more ...

Tips for sewing wool garments that aren’t itchy

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There are lots of reasons to like wool for garments. The first that comes to mind is warmth (probably because it’s super cold outside today). It’s also a durable fabric. But wearing it next to your skin can be uncomfortable. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Common types of zippers, plus how to install a jacket zipper that lines up perfectly

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The first time you look at the zipper section of the fabric store, you’ll probably notice that they come in a variety of colors and lengths. But look closely at the packaging and the actual zipper workings and you’ll see… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Paddington Bear softie, with his hat and coat

January 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for a Paddington Bear

softie, including his signature coat and hat. Paddington is made from a soft minky fur so he’s super sweet and snuggly. His coat and hat are made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew winter hat for a doll

January 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terrie from Dollar Store Crafts shows how you can make a winter hat for a doll – with no sewing required. It’s super easy, too. You’ll need only a sock big enough to fit around your doll’s head, a rubber… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt top hat fascinator for New Years Eve

December 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a felt top fascinator for your New Years Eve celebration. This itty top hat is so cute! It’s made with hand sewing, and uses felt and a short strip of… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Super easy fleece winter hat

December 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece winter hat. Her tutorial shows how to create the pattern based on your head measurements and then how to sew it up. The measuring and cutting and sewing… Read more ...

Free pattern: Aviator style Santa hat and scarf

December 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shares a free pattern for this aviator style Santa hat and scarf. The aviator goggle applique and aviator hat earflaps are fitting additions to a hat worn by man who spends every Christmas eve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pixie hat made from an old sweater

December 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tara here from Girl Like The Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make this adorable pixie hat out of an old sweater. If you don’t have at least a couple of sweaters in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion that organizes your sewing machine needle

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ajaire from Call Ajaire has just blown my mind. This patchwork pincushion is also a needle organizer. The squares in the patchwork are designed to each hold a different type of needle for your sewing machine. And to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy elf hats

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make these Easy DIY Felt Elf Hats. They’d make cute props for holiday photos. Or, since they’re so quick to make, and use… Read more ...