Keep the kid’s ears toasty warm and learn how to make an easy fleece hat with this super easy Fleece Hat Tutorial!
Fleece Hat Tutorial
Nothing better on a cold and windy day than a warm Fleece Hat! (Especially one that you can make in about 10 minutes.)
Check out how quickly and easily you can make a hat for your little one with this Easy Fleece Hat Tutorial! (Looking for more free patterns? Be sure to check out my free patterns and tutorials page here.)
I tested this cape pattern from Seemingly Smitten. It was a v ery easy sew and only took about an hour to sew together.
I had some leftover fleece fabric, so I decided to make an easy fleece hat to go with the cape.
Update- see the coordinating fleece pom pom scarf here.
Making the hat ended up being such a piece of cake, I wanted to share the fleece hat tutorial with you today!
(Dont miss the darling kitty cat version and matching 5-minute scarf here.)
How to make a Fleece hat:
Materials needed:
- Fleece fabric
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Thread and sewing machine
Fleece hat instructions:
Step 1: Get your measurements and cut fleece.
Measure around your model’s head for the width. (Mine was about 20 inches.) Add half an inch for the seam allowance.
Next, measure from the top of the head to where you want the hat to fall, as shown in the picture below. (I wanted my hat to sit below her ears, that was 8 inches.) Add 2 or 3 inches for the fringe. (I added 3 inches.) Add 1 more inch for the hem.
(My fabric measurement was 20.5 inches wide by 12 (8 + 3 +1) inches tall. She is 4.)
When cutting the fabric, you want the stretch of the fabric to be going side to side, so the hat will have a little stretch around the head.
Step 2: Assembling the fleece hat.
Line up fleece, right sides together and sew up the side using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Next, Fold the bottom hem under 1 inch and pin in place.
Using a zig zag stitch or another decorative stretch stitch, sew over the edge of the folded hem. (This can also be sewn by hand.)
Next, cut the top end into an even fringe. (I cut mine about 2.25 inches long. I figured I could always cut the strips longer or trim the tips if needed, but this length was perfect.)
Cut a strip of fleece 11 inches long by about .75 inches wide, this is for the tie to gather the top with.
With your hand, gather the top of the hat, right under the fringe as evenly as possible. Tie securely with the strip of fabric.
Tada! An adorable fleece hat made in under 30 minutes!
If you make one of these, be sure to come back and share to my Facebook Page!
Like this project? Don’t forget to pin it! 
SmalltownOntario says
Very cute and so is the hat.
Bert says
So the hat is only one layer of fleece?
Jamie says
yes, except where you fold the brim over.
LUISA MAY says
that is really cute!!!and your daughter is too!!
Cindy says
I love this sweet little hat, I may make one for myself and my grand daughter! I think she would love it and I know I will. Hugs, Cindy
tousled day says
This is so easy. My brother would love to get yellow hat. Now I know how to make it. It is going to be great Christmas gift. Thank you!
Sarah @ Handmade by Mommie says
Thanks for the tutorial! I may have to make one for the baby! 🙂
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mamalusco says
Love it! Thanks for the tutorial.
Kara @ Mine for the Making says
This is too ca-ute! Love the hat and cape and the fleece fabric you chose is perfect. Great job! Visiting from COM and wanted to invite you over to my place to link this up to my fashion linky party! It's called DIY Diva Thursdays and we party every TH-M 🙂 HOpe to see you!
Kara
http://www.mineforthemaking.com
Jill says
What a fabulous hat! I love how you made the 'pom pom look' at the top! and the cape is just brilliant!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
modestymatters says
LOVE the hat! Great tutorial! =) Hopped over from Not JUST a Housewife. Please stop by if you get a minute: http://wp.me/pYcKQ-lk
Seamingly Smitten says
Jamie, I just featured you today! LOVE IT!
Jenny
Seamingly Smitten
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What a cute hat and an adorable model too!!!! 🙂
Our Delightful Home says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
OhioMomPatriot says
This is adorable! I am making these as stocking stuffers! Thanks for the inspiration!
Jamie says
So cute and so simple. LOVE IT. Love the cape too!
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
P.S. More the Merrier Monday end tonight so stop by and link up if you have not already.
Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says
Such a fun idea! Love how it matches the poncho too – all set for winter now!! 🙂
I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/11/your-whims-wednesday-35-and-features.html
Stacie Grissom says
So cute! Thanks for sharing! What a great and easy DIY. 🙂
Meredith Resnick, M.Ed, MA says
Love this. I pinned it because I must try!
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Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
So cute–and cute model too!
KAT says
this tutorial is fabulous ! Thanks for posting this cute hat !
– KAT –
Lisa says
This is really cute! I have some extra fleece and this would be great for my son
Confessions of a Stay at Home Mommy says
Thanks for linking this up to my Tuesday Confessional Link Party. You've been featured! Don't forget to stop by and grab a button.
http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/12/tuesday-confessional-features-clever.html
~Macy
K says
I had some fleece I bought of the remnant rack and I was so excited when I saw this saw this project. I made the cutest little hat for my four year old in about five minutes! Thank you so much!
Misty @Creative Itch says
Love the hat!! Thanks for sharing @'Sew Cute Tuesday'…I'll be featuring you tomorrow, so be sure to stop by and grab a 'featured' button!
Ladybird Ln says
I think this is such a great idea, and would make a darling Christmas gift! Thanks for showing off! I am going to be showing this off later today!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
Sass - aka - Kathy says
So cute, and such a darling model. Consider, if you will, sharing this with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2011/12/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-3.html
Christmas blessings,
Kathy
Mrs. Smith says
Hi!!!
I don't have a sewing machine…wait…I do, but it doesn't *count* 🙂 It's a tiny little $30 machine from Joanne…I use it to sew the waistbands of the tutus I sell. So, I'm thinking it'll be perfect to sew the main seam (when I can get the bobbin threaded again 🙁
In the meantime, do you think it's something I could stitch by hand?? What sort of needle/thread would I want for fleece? Obviously, I couldn't do a zig-zag by hand but would it look as nice with a straight stitch?
Lots of questions, I know. Thanks 🙂
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says
I am sure you could stitch this project by hand in just a few minutes. You don't need anything special, just some all purpose thread and needle. Just do a regular running stitch for the side seam and an overcast stitch for the cuff. This stitch will allow for a little stretching.
Good luck!
~Jamie S.
Heather says
Thanks for this! I have a bunch of leftover fleece from larger projects, this will put them to great use!
Valerie says
I made this with a pair of matching mittens. Super easy, and my daughter loves it!
Sharon Loveless says
Did I miss how wide you cut the fringes? Maybe half inch wide?
Jamie says
half inch is good.
Yean says
Where did you purchase the fleece fabric? It is so pretty, the hat and cape you have made! Thanks!
Jamie says
I’m having a hard time remembering where that came from… Either Joann’s or Hancock fabric (which is now out of business)
Good luck!
Sheila says
I love this and your model is sew sweet ?.
But where can I get the Cape pattern too please?
People have given me fabulous ideas for gifts.. cape, hat and mittens. . X
Jamie says
That cape was a pattern by Seamingly Smitten but does not seem to be available anymore.
Amy says
I am just wondering how well the hat washes up. Great pattern. I have already made one up. I am just wondering about the tie that holds the fringe together. Is it fairly durable? Worried it will come apart in the wash. Thanks
Jamie says
I’ve never washed mine, but I would think the tie would come undone in the wash.