Today, handmade products are more than ever in price. And this is quite logical, because exclusive items created in a single copy are able to emphasize the individuality and style of its owner. Perhaps the simplest products are hats. It is about how to sew a hat out of knitwear that will be discussed in this article. Here we will consider the most simple, but at the same time interesting models and decor for hats. This article will also consider options for constructing a pattern of hats from knitwear, which are used by craftswomen.
Material for hats
Knitwear is a type of fabric that stretches well and has a certain weaving of threads that resembles hand knitting. It is such a material that is ideal for sewing hats. However, it is worth noting that the knitwear can be insulated and have a looped or pile pile, and, conversely, it can be thin and cool to the touch. The material for the product should be selected, taking into account the time of year for which it is intended. So, how to sew a hat from knitwear?
Pattern - the basis of the product
Sewing any thing begins with taking measurements and building a template on paper. In order to sew a hat from knitwear, a pattern is also needed. To build it, you need to measure the circumference of the head and the height from the middle of the forehead to the crown. Based on these values, the product template will be built. So, on a paper draw a rectangle with sides equal to the height of the head and 1/2 measure of volume. In the upper part on the template draw recesses that will ensure a perfect fit of the product. To do this, on both sides of the rectangle on lines equal to the height of the head, the lines are slightly rounded to the middle. In the center of the pattern also draw a small elongated triangle with a vertex strictly pointing down. Next, the template is cut out, and it can be used for sewing the product.
Lapel cap
How to sew a hat from knitwear with a small lapel? There are two options for sewing such a headgear: a one-piece hat and with a sewing strap. Let's consider in more detail how to sew such a hat.
Option 1
For the first option, a sufficient fabric height is required, since the part for the cap is cut from a single piece of fabric. The fabric is folded in half, taking into account the direction of the thread of the knitted fabric, a paper template is applied and positioned so that under the bottom line of the workpiece there is a free fabric 3-4 cm wide for the future lapel. In general, patterns of hats from knitwear are not complicated, but you need to sew the details in a special way. The seam can be laid both on the sewing machine and on the overlock. The detail of the cap is folded in half with the front side inwards and a long section is stitched, after which the product is turned upside down and, combining the smaller tucks, they are sewn on the wrong side.
Option 2
A large piece of cloth is not needed for sewing caps with a turn-away placket. To create such a product, you can even use shreds of knitwear, combining interesting patterns with each other. How to sew a hat from knitwear, the pattern of which has a cut-off bar?
First you need to build the main drawing using standard measurements. Depending on what density the product should be, two or four parts are cut out of the fabric, and for the lapel it will be necessary to cut a rectangle 8-10 cm wide and a length equal to the circumference of the head. First, they work with the main parts, stitching the longest cut and tucks on the crown. After proceeding to grind the bar. It is sewn together on the short sides and doubled with the wrong side inward. Next, both blanks are combined for connection, by inserting the bar inside the cap, and the sections are stitched. The lapel is turned upside down and seized in several places.
Hat with ears
There is nothing easier than to sew a hat from knitwear on your own, the pattern of which is also built quite easily. Even an inexperienced craftswoman will cope with such a task. And if the product is intended for a child, then cute ears will be an excellent decor for such a hat. Such a detail should not cause difficulties. For her, four parts of the corresponding shape are cut out of the fabric, which are stitched together and twisted in pairs, then the workpieces are inserted into the seams of the tuck on the top of the cap. You can also sew a hat from knitwear, the pattern of which has elongated details for ties under the chin. Details of such a product are also constructed according to the main drawing.
Beanie on a screed
Perhaps the simplest hat in the performance can be considered a single-seam headdress with a tie at the crown. How to sew a hat from knitwear, pulled up in the form of a flower at the top? Nothing could be simpler! For such a product, you will need a piece of cloth equal in width to the circumference of the head and in length - height from the middle of the forehead to the crown + 8 cm for bending the bottom and assembling at the top of the headgear. A blank of fabric is folded with the front side inwards and the side seam is stitched.
After they tuck the bottom of the product and sew it, then proceed to work on the top of the cap. First, the edges of the knitwear are treated with an overlock, a slanting inlay or simply hemmed or crocheted, then, retreating from the edge of 5 cm, stretch the ribbon with a basting seam and tighten it. All the hat with a screed in the form of a flower is ready! Ties in the form of braids or rainbow cords woven from knitting threads are very suitable for such a product.
Product decoration
Even the simplest sewing product will look great if supplemented with original decorative ornaments. Patterns of children's hats from knitwear can be the simplest, and with the correct use of jewelry, the headdress will be transformed and will look quite interesting.
So, for example, a simple hat with a lapel will become original if you attach a large textile flower of contrasting color to it from the side. If the product is made of dark shade fabric, then applications from rhinestones or beads will harmoniously look on it.
But on caps with ears, details such as the mouth, nose and eyes, which completely complement the image of a bear or cat, will be appropriate. Quite often, on such products for girls, near one of the ears, a beautiful bow from ribbons is attached.
For boys, you can also pick up a beautiful decoration for a hat. It can be various patches and stickers with your favorite cartoon characters or inscriptions.
Caps with lapels and without them made of striped fabrics look interesting enough, and, as a rule, such a product does not require any additional decorative elements, because without them it will look original.
Hats for any season
Knowing how to sew a hat from knitwear, the pattern of which is easily constructed according to the method described above, you can create a whole collection of exclusive hats for every taste and season. The main thing is only to choose the right density of the material.
Winter hats can be made with fur lining, however, using such a dense fabric, you should add a couple of centimeters to the volume of the head for free fitting of the product.
For summer hats, fabrics with a high cotton content should be chosen, it is this material that will protect your head from direct sunlight. But in a hat with synthetic fibers it will be hot and uncomfortable.