A bucket hat is a trendy accessory that can complete any outfit.They can protect your hair from the sun.Wouldn't it be better to make your own instead of going to the store and buying one?They are very easy to make.You can make a new hat for every occasion once you know what to do.
Step 1: You can choose your fabric.
You will need two different colors for the inside and outside of the hat.Cotton can be used for one side and canvas or denim for the other.
Step 2: Cut two circles.
You need to cut a circle from each fabric.This is the top of the hat.You will use 12 inch seam allowances.If you have a small head, you might want to cut a smaller circle.You need to cut a bigger circle if you have a larger head.
Step 3: The body parts should be cut.
You need two 12 by 3-inch rectangles for each fabric.You should have four of them.The rectangles should be 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) wide if you want a taller hat.If you want the circle to measure half of the circumference, cut the bigger circle and smaller circle in half.
Step 4: The pieces should be cut.
You will need two pieces from each fabric.The pieces have to be 312 inches wide.They have to be at least 30 centimeters long along the inner curve and 45 centimeters around the outer curve.If you want a bigger brim, cut the arches by 412 inches.If you cut a bigger circle, you should match the inner curve of the brim to the length of your adjusted circle.
Step 5: It's a good idea to cut some fusible interfacing.
If your fabric is thin, you might want to add something to it.Cut the 12 inch smaller than your pieces, then iron them to the wrong side of the fabric.This only applies to the inner or outer fabric pieces.
Step 6: Pin and sew.
The two outer rectangles should be put together.Using a 12 inch seam allowance, sew up both of the narrow ends.This is the second step for the two inner fabric pieces.
Step 7: The pieces need to be sewed together.
Pin the two outer pieces together.Take along the narrow, straight ends.Use a 12 inch seam allowance.The two inner fabric pieces need to be repeated.
Step 8: The body and brim pieces should be open.
Place one of the body pieces on the ironing board.To spread the seam, use your iron.The seam should be open and flat.All of the body and brim pieces must be repeated.
Step 9: The body pieces should be pinned to the circles.
The outer body piece should be pinned to the outer circle.The wrong side should be facing out.Using a 12 inch seam allowance, sew around the edge.The two inner fabric pieces need to be repeated.
Step 10: The brim should be sewed to the body.
The bottom edge of the body piece should be pinned.Then sew using a 12 inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance, because the wrong sides are facing out.The two inner fabric pieces need to be repeated.
Step 11: One hat should be put into the other.
Leave the other one as it is and turn one hat right side out.The right side of the second hat should be pressed together so that the left side is facing out.
Step 12: Pin and sew around the brim.
The seam allowance is 12 inch.A wide gap is needed for turning.As you sew, remove the pins.
Step 13: Cut the seams to reduce bulk.
The seam around the top of the hat should be cut every 34 inch.The seam around the outer edge of the brim needs to be cut every inch.The notch needs to be under 12 inch so that it doesn't cut into the stitching.The body and brim pieces don't need to be cut into the seam.
Step 14: Through the gap, turn the hat inside.
Put one piece of the hat in the other.If you have to, use a knitting needle or skewer to push out the seams.
Step 15: The gap should be closed by Tuck and press it shut.
The edges of the gap should be Tucked in by 12 inch so that they match up with the rest.When you are done, press the brim flat with an iron.
Step 16: The outer edge of the brim has a topstitch around it.
To get away from the outer edge of the brim, sew 14 to12 inch (0.64 to 1.27 centimeters) away.
Step 17: There should be more rows of topstitching.
It will make your hat look more professional if you do this.For 4 to 5 rows, topstitch around the brim.The gap between each row should be 12 inch.
Step 18: If you want, topstitch the top and body of the hat.
If you don't have to do this, it will give you a nice touch.The topstitch should be 14 inch away from the seam.Topstitch around the bottom edge of the body part, which is 14 inch away from the seam.