How to Stitch a Bucket Hat

Improver · 5 cards · 7 tasks

A reversible bucket hat with a curved crown and rim.

Bucket hat sewing kit

Join this session to learn how to stitch a bucket hat. To help you practise sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.

To take part you will need:

  • Sewing Machine
  • Sewing Kit
  • Iron / Protective Sheet

Pre-cut kit includes:

  • 2 x Circle Pieces
  • 4 x Curved Pieces
  • 4 x Extra Curved Pieces
  • 1 x Square Patterned Fabric

You will need to be able to:

Before you start, learn these cards

Prepare your fabric for sewing: match the notches and lay out your pieces.

Top tips:

  • This hat is sewn using a seam allowance of 1cm.

Step by step

Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, open the card linked to that task.

Task 1

☐ Attach Square Fabric to Side Panel

Learn how: Card 11 · Seams

Task 2

☐ Stitch Sides and Rim Together

Learn how: Card 11 · Seams

Task 3

☐ Pin on Hat Top and Rim

Learn how: Card 15 · Pins and Card 17 · Curves

Task 4

☐ Stitch on Hat Top and Rim

Learn how: Card 17 · Curves

Stitch as close as possible to the snips you have cut without stitching over them.

Task 5

☐ Stitching Lining to Hat

Learn how: Card 11 · Seams

Remember: stitch the lining to the hat using a seam allowance of 1cm.

Task 6

☐ Turn Hat Right Way Around

Task 7

☐ Top Stitch Hat Rim

Learn how: Card 10 · Seam Guide

End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your bucket hat!


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