Holiday Hats

Holiday Hats

Difficulty Level = Beginner

These festive Holiday hats comes with a lot of different options sized for pets, and children to adults. The Christmas Tree Hat is a fun choice that you can add an optional star to the top, also add some optional trim for an extra flair. The Elf Hat layers can be bound or appliqued on and add the optional elf ears to add a little bit of fun. The Headband can be made with either the Elf Ears or the Reindeer Antlers attached.

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Please read the full instructions before getting started.

Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.

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Size Range

Head Circumference 11" - 24"

Size Chart

Finished Measurements (Inches)

• Christmas Tree Hat/Elf Hat – Both hats have a hemband and are intended to sit at your forehead, over your ears and at the hairline at the back. This is where you’ll need to measure your head circumference to choose your size.
• Headband – The headband is intended to sit at your forehead, behind the ears, and at the hairline at the back. Doing a fit check is essential as elastic tensions will vary.
  • Note – Depending on the type of elastic used, there may be some wiggle room in the headband.
• When choosing your size, keep in mind the hat/headband is supposed to sit securely against the head but not feel as if it is squeezing.
• If you get stuck with fitting, see our favorite resources on our Pinterest Sewing Fitting Advice board.

You will need a light weight woven or non-stretch fabric for both the Main and Lining fabric. Cotton or quilting cotton are great options.

OPTIONAL Christmas Tree Hat – If making the Christmas Tree Hat, you will need a jersey or rib band with a 20% stretch.

Elf Hat Hemband – If making the Elf Hat, you will need a fleece fabric.

Fabric – 

Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide                           Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide

(in YARDS)                                                                                           (in YARDS)

* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.

** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.

You will also need:

Christmas Tree Hat

• OPTIONAL Trimming – approximately 2-5 yards will be sufficient for all sizes, depending on the number of rounds on the tree you would like.
  • NOTE – Pompom tape, tassel tape, fringe, ric rac tape are all good options for the top stitch option.
• Star – You will need a small amount of stuffing like Polyfil or batting to stuff the inside. You could even use scraps of light weight fabric.
• Thread to match

Elf Hat

• OPTIONAL Ears – You will need a small amount of stuffing like Polyfil or batting to stuff the inside. You could even use scraps of light weight fabric.
• OPTIONAL ½ inch wide bias binding – approximately 2 yards will be sufficient for all sizes.
  • NOTE – If making the bias binding, you will want to make 1 ¾ inch wide strips.
• Thread to match

        Reindeer Headband

• OPTIONAL Antlers – You will need a small amount of stuffing like Polyfil or batting to stuff the inside. You could even use scraps of light weight fabric.
• Head band- elastic size
  • ¾ inch wide elastic – Sizes 1 to 4
  • 1 inch wide elastic – Sizes 5 to 14
• Thread to match

         Elf Ear Headband

• OPTIONAL Elf Ears – You will need a small amount of stuffing like Polyfil or batting to stuff the inside. You could even use scraps of light weight fabric.
• Headband Elastic
  • ¾ inch wide elastic – Sizes 1 to 4
  • 1 inch wide elastic – Sizes 5 to 14
• Thread to match

Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tape measure or ruler. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.

Settings

The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.

Print at 100%.

On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.

Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.

Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.

Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion! 

Cut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.

Cutting Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below:

Cutting Checklist:

Christmas Tree Hat

• Cone – Fabric cut 1, Lining cut 1, OPTIONAL Interfacing cut 1
• Layer 1 – Fabric cut 1
• Layer 2 – Fabric cut 1
• OPTIONAL Star –
  • Single Star- Fabric cut 1
  • Double Star – Fabric cut 2

Hemband – Fabric cut 1

Elf Hat

• Cone – Fabric cut 1, Lining cut 1, OPTIONAL Interfacing cut 1
• Binding Tape – Cut 1 on fold
• Layer 1 – Fabric cut 1
• Layer 2 – Fabric cut 1
• OPTIONAL Elf Ears – Fabric cut 4 (2x mirror image pair)
• Hemband – Fabric cut 1 on fold

Reindeer Headband

• Headband – Fabric cut 1, Lining cut 1
• Antlers – Fabric cut 4 (2x mirror image pair)

Elf Ear Headband

• Headband – Fabric cut 1, Lining cut 1
• OPTIONAL Elf Ears – Fabric cut 4 (2x mirror image pair)

NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at, and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.

Tips for Sewing with Knit Fabrics

Using a serger is not a necessity to sew with knit fabrics! Here are a few tips to get the best results on a regular sewing machine:

• Use a ball point needle of a size appropriate to your fabric when working with knits – The ball point needle has a slightly rounded tip and will prevent from damaging the fiber. Use ball point pins or clips and, if you can’t, use regular pins into the seam allowance and you should be just fine.
• Use a stretch stitch – You can use either a short and narrow zigzag or a stretch stitch (lightning bolt stitch) for construction. Test on a scrap of fabric to find which stitch and tension settings work best for you. You don’t want the fabric to pucker under your stitches.
• Your machine might have many fancy stretch stitches and you are welcome to play with them, but often the basic zigzag or stretch stitch are just right.
• Use a walking foot – Using a walking-foot is not a necessity but it is highly recommended when working on a stretchy knit. The walking-foot helps to prevent one layer of fabric from stretching out while sewing. Both layers of fabrics are fed at the same time under your needle.
• Reduce your presser foot tension – Some machines will allow you to change your presser foot tension. Check your manual to see how to reduce your presser foot tension. Reducing tension will prevent your fabric from stretching while it goes through the machine.
• Use a ball point twin-needle (double needle) for top stitching – Using a twin-needle will give you a regular double line of straight stitches on the right side and a short and stretchy zigzag on the wrong side. Alternately, if you don’t own a twin needle, you can use a medium size zigzag stitch for hemming and topstitching. I like to lengthen my stitch a little when top stitching with the twin needle. Test on a scrap of fabric to find what works best for you.

Finishing the seams – Because knits don’t fray, it isn’t strictly necessary to finish your seams. That being said, you will achieve a more polished and durable look if you do an overcasting or zigzag stitch on your raw edges.

Here is an example of some of the stitches you could use.

From left to right: Ballpoint twin-needle, narrow zigzag, stretch stitch (lightning bolt), overcasting

½ inch seam allowance included – Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ¼ inch

Preparation –

1. OPTIONAL Interfacing – Apply interfacing to the wrong size of the Cone piece.
2. OPTIONAL Bias Binding – Follow this free DIY Bias Binding tutorial to create the bias binding.

Christmas Tree Hat or Elf Hat Sewing –

1. LAYERS – OPTIONAL Binding – Bind long curved edges of the Layer pieces. Include trim on right side of Layer if desired. Place bound Layer pieces onto the Cone. Pin. Stitch. Repeat for all Layer pieces. OPTIONAL No Binding – Fold curved edges ¼ inch to the wrong side. Press. Repeat on all Layer pieces. Place Layer pieces onto Cone. Add optional trim in between the Cone and Layer pieces as desired. Stitch. Decorate Christmas Tree Hat with additional trim, or other decorations as desired.
2. HAT CONSTRUCTION OF CONE – Fold the Cone right sides together along straight edges, pin. Stitch. Turn Cone right side out. Fold Cone Lining right sides together along straight edges. Pin. Stitch, leave 2 to 3 inch gap. Stitch gathering stitches along the bottom raw edge of the Main Cone. Repeat on the Cone Lining.
3. HAT HEMBAND – Fold Hemband in half widthwise right sides together. Pin. Stitch. Press. Fold Hemband in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Place Hemband over Main Cone right sides together matching raw edges. Gather Main Cone to match Hemband. Adjust gathers if needed. OPTIONAL Add under-chin elastic for pets. Gather Lining to match Hemband. Slide onto Hemband and Cone Main, match raw edges. Stitch. Pull hat through gap. Pin gap. Stitch.
4. OPTIONAL STAR – OPTIONAL Single Star: Cut Star and hand stitch to top of hat. OPTIONAL Double Star: Place Star onto fabric. Stitch leaving a gap at bottom. Cut Star out. Stuff Star. Pull Star on the top of the Tree. Stitch Star onto Tree.

Elf Ears Sewing –

1. ELF EARS – Create memory hem at base of Antler. Place two Ear pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch, leaving a 1 inch gap. Trim and clip. Turn. Stuff Ear. Slipstitch gap closed. Repeat for second Ear.

Reindeer Antlers Sewing –

1. ANTLERS – Place two Antler pieces right sides together. Pin. Stitch. Trim and clip. Turn. Stuff Antler. Slipstitch gap closed. Repeat for second Antler.
2. HEADBAND – Create memory hem on long edges of Main Headband. Create memory hem on all 4 edges of Headband Lining. Pin elastic to right side of short edge of Main Headband. Baste. Repeat on other side. Place Main and Lining Headband wrong sides together. Pin. Stitch. Attach Reindeer Antlers OR Elf Ears.

Congratulations, your Holiday Hat is done. Enjoy!

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