Hats for Cancer Patients
Come Rain or Shine Hat
SIZE: The pattern is made for a head size of 23". Measure the circumference of your head and alter the pattern slightly if necessary.
CUTTING OUT: Cut out the crown ("C") piece ten times. Place brim ("D") on fold line of double fabric and cut out twice, or four times for a double brim. Add a 1/4 seam allowance on all edges.
SEWING: Stitch five crown pieces together, stitching from the lower edge to the point. Press seams open an top-stitch close to seamline. Repeat to make another crown. Place crowns together, wrong sides facing; pin around lower edges. Stitch together around lower edge.
Stitch side seams of brim and press open. For single brim, turn under outer seam allowance and top-stitch. For double brim, stitch two brims together, right sides facing. Turn to right side and press edge; baste inner edges together. Stitch brim to crowns, right sides facing. Press allowances up into brim after clipping and then top-stitch along seams.
| Add ¼” for seam allowance to
the pattern, although I have made many without the seam allowance
just so I could get a smaller hat. Add a cute button or ribbon or bow, but make sure everything is washable. Make the top one color and the lining a different color, flip up the brim and sew on a decorative button. |
