How to Make a Night Hat Like on "Little House on the Prairie"
- 1). Measure the distance over the wearer's head from ear to ear. Add 1 inch to this measurement for seam allowances. Cut two fabric circles with this diameter.
- 2). Pin the circles together with the right sides of the fabric touching. Sew around the edge of the circle with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Leave a 2-inch opening for turning.
- 3). Clip the curve by snipping the seam allowance every 1/4 inch. The cuts should be perpendicular to the seam and come very close to it, but be careful not to cut the thread of the seam.
- 4). Turn the hat right side out and press it. Sew the opening closed.
- 5). Draw a circle on the inside of the hat with a fabric marker so that the edge of the circle is 2 1/2 inches from the edge of the hat. You may use a compass or your tape measure.
- 6). Sew single-fold bias tape over the circle. Fold under 1/2 inch on each end of then tape and leave a 1/2-inch gap between the ends of the tape for inserting the cord.
- 7). Cut a yard of cord and knot both ends. Use a safety pin to insert the cord into the bias tape casing.
- 8). Pull the ends of the cord until they are even. Loosely knot the ends of the cord and pull them to gather the hat to fit the wearer's head. Tie the ends of the cord to hold the gathers in place and distribute the gathers evenly.
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