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Sun Hat
Member Rating
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Equipment Needed
Description
Sew the whole family some sun protection with this wide or narrow-brimmed sun hat sewing pattern. Features an oval top, optional lining, topstitching, and bias binding finishes.
Includes sizes to fit a 13 to 24-inch head circumference.
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- +Preparation
- 1 inch wide Petersham / Herringbone tape OR Single fold bias binding – 1 yard will be sufficient for all sizes
- Iron on interfacing – 1 yard will be sufficient for all sizes
- NOTE – The type of interfacing will vary depending on the type of fabric chosen for the hat. i.e. if using a lighter weight fabric, choose a mid to heavy weight interfacing.
- Thread to match
- Top:
- Fabric – Cut 1 on fold
- OPTIONAL Lining – Cut 1 on fold
- OPTIONAL Interfacing – Cut 1 on fold
- Crown:
- Fabric – Cut 1 on fold,
- OPTIONAL Lining – Cut 1 on fold
- OPTIONAL Interfacing – Cut 1 on fold
- Brim:
- Fabric – Cut 2 on fold
- OPTIONAL Interfacing – Cut 1 on fold
- Binding:
- Lined OPTION – Cut 1 on fold
- Unlined OPTION – Cut 2 on fold
Project OverviewSun Hat
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Protect your neck and face while looking stylish in your Sun Hat. It has an oval top with a crown which fits the depth of your head. Choose between a narrow or wide brim. The hat can be lined or finished with binding around the crown.
Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.
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.
Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
SizingSize Range
Head Circumference 13" - 24"
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below.
Head Circumference
Inches
CM
13.0
33.0
14.0
35.5
15.0
38.0
16.0
40.0
17.0
43.0
18.0
45.5
19.0
48.0
20.0
51.0
21.0
53.0
22.0
56.0
23.0
58.0
24.0
61.0
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Head circumference
Crown depth center front
Narrow brim depth center front
Wide brim depth center front
13
13.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
14
14.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
15
15.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
16
16.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
17
17.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
18
18.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
19
19.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
20
20.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
21
21.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
22
22.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
23
23.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
24
24.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
Materials and ToolsMain fabric – You can use a medium to heavy weight woven fabric for this hat, e.g. cotton, quilting cotton, denim, cotton lawn.
OPTIONAL Lining fabric – You can use a light to medium weight cotton e.g. cotton, quilting cotton, cotton lawn.
You can use a non-fraying fabric such as wool, felt, or waterproof fabric. You won’t need to line or finish it with tape/binding at the crown/brim.
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)
Narrow Brim
Wide Brim
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
13 – 15
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
16 – 19
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
20 – 24
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)
Narrow Brim
Wide Brim
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
13 – 15
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
16 – 19
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
20 – 24
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
* 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:
Tools needed are sewing machine, scissors, optional twin needle, pins or clips, ruler, and a needle. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.
Printing Your PatternSettings
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!
+US Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the US Files
Hat 13 – 16 2-6 17 – 24 2-7 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Hat 13 – 16 2-6 17 – 24 2-7 Cutting InstructionsCut 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 are below:
Binding
(Lined OPTION Cut 1 / Unlined OPTION Cut 2)Length
Width
13
14.0
1.0
14
15.0
1.0
15
16.0
1.0
16
17.0
1.0
17
18.0
1.0
18
19.0
1.0
19
20.0
1.0
20
21.0
1.0
21
22.0
1.0
22
23.0
1.0
23
24.0
1.0
24
25.0
1.0
Cutting Checklist:
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.
- + Instructions
- OPTIONAL INTERFACING – Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the Main pieces.
- STAYSTITCHING – Staystitch the Top, Crown, and Brim (Main and Lining).
- CROWN – UNLINED OPTION (unfinished seams): Fold the Main Crown in half lengthwise, right sides together, matching short edges. Stitch. Press seam open. LINED OPTION: Repeat with the Crown Lining. UNLINED OPTION (finished seams): Stitch Main Crown using a French seam.
- ATTACHING THE TOP AND CROWN – Mark quarter points of Main Top and Main Crown. Place Main Top and Main Crown right sides together, matching quarter points. Pin. Ease and pin at the seam allowance. Stitch. Trim seam allowance.
- LINED OPTION – Mark quarter points of Lining Top Lining Main Crown. Place Lining Top and Lining Crown right sides together, matching quarter points. Pin. Ease and pin at the seam allowance. Stitch. Trim seam allowance. OPTIONAL: Topstitch the seam to the Crown. Place the Lining inside the Main, wrong sides together, matching the seams. Baste. Skip to step 5.
- UNLINED OPTION – Stitch bias binding to the Top/Crown seam, enclosing all raw edges.
- BRIM – Fold the Brim in half lengthwise, right sides together, matching short edges. Stitch. Press seam open. Repeat for the second Brim piece. Place the Brim pieces right sides together, matching the outer edge. Stitch. Trim the seam allowance. Clip into the curves. Turn and press. Topstitch the Brim.
- ATTACHING THE BRIM – Mark quarter points of Brim and Crown. Place Brim over Crown, right sides together, matching quarter points and seams. Ease at the seam allowance and pin. Stitch. Trim.
- FINISHING – Stitch bias binding/tape to the Brim/Crown seam.
Quick Glance Cheat Sheet½ inch seam allowance included (¼ then ¼ for French seams) – Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ¼ inch
Preparation –
Sewing –
0 . PreparationSeam Allowance
½ inch seam allowance included (¼ then ¼ for French seams) – Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ¼ inch
0.1OPTIONAL Interfacing
Interfacing is optional for the Top and Crown. It is also optional for the Brim; however, we recommend you do interface the Brim for a bit more structure.
Use the manufacturer’s instructions to apply interfacing to the wrong side of the Main Top, Crown, and Brim.
0.2Staystitching
Staystitching is a line of stitches that we use around curves to prevent them from stretching while manipulating, sewing, or even wearing the hat. Otherwise, the outer edge of the Top is likely to stretch and then the Crown won’t fit properly when you try to stitch it on.
Doing ‘directional stay stitching’ like this (e.g. stitching in the direction of the arrows) helps preserve the grainline and stops the fabric from twisting as you sew the rest of the garment.
Starting at the center on each side, staystitch the outer edge of the Top (Main and Lining), using a regular length straight stitch, staying inside the ½ inch seam allowance, as these stitches won’t be removed.
Staystitch both curves of the Crown (Main and Lining) in quarters.
Staystitch the inner edge of the Brim (Main and Lining) in quarters.
1 . Crown1.1Fold the Main Crown in half lengthwise, right sides together, matching the short edges. Pin.
1.2Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance.
1.3Press the seam allowance open.
If you are not finishing the seams of your unlined Hat, skip to step 2. If you are sewing a lined Hat, follow below. If you are finishing your unlined Hat with French seams, skip to step 1.5.
1.4Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.3 with the Crown Lining.
Skip to step 2.
1.5OPTIONAL FRENCH SEAMS: French seams will hide all the raw edges and give a much cleaner finish. If you haven’t done these before, don’t worry, all the steps are below so you can just follow along.
Fold the Main Crown in half lengthwise matching the short edges, wrong sides together (right sides out). Pin.
1.6Stitch using a ¼ inch seam allowance.
1.7Trim the seam allowance approximately in half.
TIP – Trimming makes it possible to hide all the threads and raw edges when the seam is encased in the next step. Trim the seam allowance in half to make sure absolutely nothing is sticking out. However, just neatening up the edge here will also suffice.
1.8Turn wrong side out and press from the other side as flat as possible. Make sure that the seam line is at the exact center of the fold.
TIP – For some fabrics, you will find it easier to first press the seam to one side, then turn the fabric wrong side out and press it so the seam is in the middle. It gives a little more control and helps ensure the fold is nice and crisp.
1.9Stitch again approximately ¼ inch from the edge.
This will encase the raw edges, so they are not seen (a French seam).
1.10Turn right side out and press as flat as possible. Make sure that the seam line is at the exact center of the fold.
2 . Attaching the Top and Crown2.0This step is the same for either the lined or unlined Hat.
2.1Find and mark the quarter points of the Main Top.
2.2Find and mark the quarter points of the Main Crown.
2.3Place the Main Top and the Main Crown right sides together, matching quarter points. Pin.
2.4Ease the Main Top into the Main Crown at the seam allowance. Pin.
2.5Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance.
TIP – If you are sewing a smaller size you may find it easier to stitch using a zipper foot.
2.6Trim the seam allowance approximately in half to reduce bulk.
If you are sewing an unlined Hat, skip to step 4.
If you are sewing a lined Hat, skip to step 3.
3 . Lined OPTION3.0If you are sewing an unlined Hat, skip to step 4. If you are lining your Hat, follow below.
3.1Repeat steps 2.1 to 2.6 with the Crown and Top Lining pieces.
3.2OPTIONAL: Topstitch the seam to the Crown Lining using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
3.3OPTIONAL: Topstitch the seam to the Crown Lining using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
3.4Baste using a ¼ inch seam allowance.
You will now treat this as one piece.
TIP – Basting is just like normal stitching except the stitches need to be long and loose so that they can be removed later, if needed. Stitch within the seam allowance, so that the basting stitches are not seen in the final garment, while keeping the stitches loose enough to pull out just in case they are visible. The purpose is to hold a piece of fabric in place until that section is properly sewn. Set the machine to a long loose stitch. Test it on a piece of fabric first to make sure that the stitches can easily be removed. Do not backstitch at either end. Leave the ends loose, with approximately 1 inch of thread tails at either end of the stitching.
Skip to step 5.
4 . Unlined OPTION4.0If you have sewn a lined Hat, skip to step 5. If you are not lining your Hat, follow below. You will be binding the seam between the Top and the Crown, to enclose the raw edges.
4.1Open up your bias binding. Fold short edge to the wrong side by ¼ inch.
Place the binding onto the wrong side of the Crown, wrong side of the binding facing up, matching the folded edge to the seam between the Top and Crown. Pin.
4.2Continue pinning the binding to the seam, matching raw edges.
Overlap the ends. Pin.
4.3Stitch along the fold of the binding.
4.4Trim the seam allowance in half to reduce the bulk.
4.5Fold the binding up to the stitch line and press.
4.6Re-fold the raw edge of the bias binding into matching the raw edge of the other side of the bias binding.
Fold the bias binding over the seam allowance, enclosing the raw edges. Pin.
4.7Stitch directly along the folded edge of the binding. This will create a neat and pretty finish.
4.8OPTIONAL: Topstitch the seam to the Crown using a ⅛ inch seam allowance
5 . Brim5.0This step is the same for either Brim width
5.1Fold the Brim in half lengthwise, right sides together, matching short edges. Pin.
5.2Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance.
5.3Press the seam allowance open.
5.4Repeat steps 5.1 to 5.3 for the second Brim piece.
5.5Place the Brim pieces right sides together, matching the outer edge. Pin.
5.6Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance.
5.7Trim the seam allowance approximately in half to reduce bulk.
Clip into the curves.
5.8Turn the Brim right side out. Press the seam.
5.9Topstitch the outer edge of the Brim using ¼ inch seam allowance.
5.10Repeat step 5.9, topstitching the entire Brim at ¼ inch, until you have ½ inch seam allowance left.
6 . Attaching the Brim6.0This step is the same for the lined or unlined option.
6.1Find and mark the quarter points of the Brim.
6.2Find and mark the quarter points of the Crown.
NOTE – We are showing the Lined option in these photographs. However, the steps are the same.
6.3Place the Brim over the Crown, right sides together, matching the quarter points and seams. Pin.
6.4Ease the Brim onto the Crown at the seam allowance. Pin.
6.5Stitch using a ½ inch seam allowance.
6.6Trim the seam allowance approximately in half to reduce bulk.
7 . Finishing7.1Align the middle of the tape/binding with the raw edge of the Crown/Brim seam. Fold one edge toward the brim of the hat by ¼ inch. Pin.
7.2Continue pinning the tape/binding around the seam.
After going around the entire seam, fold each short end of the tape/binding toward the wrong side by approximately ½ inch. Overlap the ends. Pin.
7.3Stitch using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
NOTE – Only the bottom edge of the tape/binding will be stitched down.
7.4You will use a ladder stitch to stitch the overlapped pieces together. This stitch is almost invisible.
Thread your needle with matching thread and knot the ends.
7.5You will be stitching along the folded edge.
Insert the needle inside the folded edge of the tape/binding. This will keep your knot nicely concealed within the seam on the inside.
7.6Directly across from your starting point, push the needle down and then back up through the opposite seam fold to create a stitch that is between ⅛ – ¼ inch long. When you pull the thread through, you will notice that the stitch you just made is concealed within the seam crease, and there will be a horizontal stitch connecting the left and right sides of your tape/binding.
Pull the thread through so that it is taut.
7.7Repeat these steps, pinching both sides together as you sew (this will help keep your stitching even), until you reach the end of the opening. To tighten the stitches, gently pull the thread. This will conceal the stitches in between the seams.
7.8Create a loop for your needle to pass through. Tighten to form a knot. If you need to reinforce the stitching repeat this step.
7.9Snip your thread.
Your Sun Hat is finished!
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Congratulations. your Sun Hat is done. Enjoy!
We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!
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All Rights Reserved
Sales + Licencing InformationProject OverviewSun Hat
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Protect your neck and face while looking stylish in your Sun Hat. It has an oval top with a crown which fits the depth of your head. Choose between a narrow or wide brim. The hat can be lined or finished with binding around the crown.
SizingSize Range
Head Circumference 13" - 24"
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below.
Head Circumference
Inches
CM
13.0
33.0
14.0
35.5
15.0
38.0
16.0
40.0
17.0
43.0
18.0
45.5
19.0
48.0
20.0
51.0
21.0
53.0
22.0
56.0
23.0
58.0
24.0
61.0
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Head circumference
Crown depth center front
Narrow brim depth center front
Wide brim depth center front
13
13.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
14
14.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
15
15.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
16
16.0
2.3
2.0
4.0
17
17.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
18
18.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
19
19.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
20
20.0
3.0
2.3
4.5
21
21.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
22
22.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
23
23.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
24
24.0
3.5
2.3
4.5
Materials and ToolsMain fabric – You can use a medium to heavy weight woven fabric for this hat, e.g. cotton, quilting cotton, denim, cotton lawn.
OPTIONAL Lining fabric – You can use a light to medium weight cotton e.g. cotton, quilting cotton, cotton lawn.
You can use a non-fraying fabric such as wool, felt, or waterproof fabric. You won’t need to line or finish it with tape/binding at the crown/brim.
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)
Narrow Brim
Wide Brim
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
13 – 15
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
16 – 19
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
20 – 24
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)
Narrow Brim
Wide Brim
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
Main
OPTIONAL Lining
13 – 15
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
16 – 19
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
20 – 24
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
* 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:
- 1 inch wide Petersham / Herringbone tape OR Single fold bias binding – 1 yard will be sufficient for all sizes
- Iron on interfacing – 1 yard will be sufficient for all sizes
- NOTE – The type of interfacing will vary depending on the type of fabric chosen for the hat. i.e. if using a lighter weight fabric, choose a mid to heavy weight interfacing.
- Thread to match
Tools needed are sewing machine, scissors, optional twin needle, pins or clips, ruler, and a needle. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.