How to Sew a Classic Santa Hat
Materials
You will need the following to sew a Santa hat:
- 1/2 yard of red fabric
- 1/4 yard of white fabric
- 1/4 yard of faux fur
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Measuring tape or ruler
- Iron and ironing board
Instructions
Follow these steps to sew a Santa hat:
- Cut out a rectangle of red fabric that is 24 inches wide by 18 inches high.
- Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise, right sides together. Sew the sides together, leaving a 2-inch opening at the bottom.
- Turn the hat right side out and press it flat.
- Cut out a circle of white fabric that is 12 inches in diameter.
- Place the circle of white fabric on the top of the hat, centering it. Sew the circle to the hat, using a whip stitch.
- Cut out a strip of faux fur that is 24 inches long by 4 inches wide.
- Fold the strip of faux fur in half lengthwise, right sides together. Sew the sides together, leaving a 2-inch opening at one end.
- Turn the faux fur strip right side out and press it flat.
- Insert the faux fur strip into the opening at the bottom of the hat. Sew the faux fur strip to the hat, using a whip stitch.
- Your Santa hat is now complete!
Tips
- You can use any color of fabric you like to make your Santa hat.
- If you don't have any faux fur, you can use a piece of felt or fleece instead.
- You can add a pom-pom to the top of your Santa hat for extra flair.
- If you are making a Santa hat for a child, be sure to measure their head before you start sewing so that the hat will fit properly.
Conclusion
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's going to need a hat! Make him a classic red Santa hat with this easy-to-follow tutorial.
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