Tutorial – Hat for newborn 2015-06-06 20:39
Cécile and David wanted a light hat for their newborn, that we are very impatient to welcome! At first I thought I would sew a sunhat, but the result didn’t quite turn our to my liking so it will be a light and fun beanie instead, in green and orange.
The average size for a newborn hat is around 40-42, and as the fabric I used is stretch, I chose to make it in size 40, the smallest one.
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What you need
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– Stretch fabric
– Print fabric for the ears or any other fun addition (x4)
– A twin needle
– Matching thread 
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How to
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Draw your pattern and cut your fabric
1. Size 40 means that you need to have a pattern that is 40cm long and 14 cm large, like the one on the picture.
Once you’re happy with your pattern, transfer it on your stretch fabric (I use water soluble sewing pens) and add the seam allowance. As it’s for a newborn, I used 1cm instead of the usual 1,5cm for the seam allowance.
For the ears, I drew them directly onto a printed, non-stretch fabric and also included a 1cm seam allowance. I folded the fabric in 2 before I drew and cut so that I would end up with 4 ear shapes, that I will then sew 2 by 2.
Sew the ears
2. Begin by sewing the ears together, right sides facing each others. Then turn them on their right side.
Assemble the hat
3. Insert the ears on both sides of the hat, like if they were caught in a sandwich.
Assemble the curvy parts of the hat together, right sides facing each others, and sew with a straight stitch. Then overlock the seams to prevent the fabric from fraying. 
4. Sew the bottom border by first folding 2cm on the wrong side, then by sewing it with twin needles and a straight stitch. 
5. That’s it, you’re done! 
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