Baby Sunbonnet
A few months ago, I designed a Sherpa-lined Winter Baby Bonnet to protect my infant daughter from the hibernal elements. Now as the seasons are changing, I realize that my winter baby is, well, still a baby. She is still in need of a hat to protect her delicate skin, now, from the bright sun of these warmer days!
But, I’ll admit, that when designing this Baby Sunbonnet, I had more than just practicality in mind. I’m a sucker for a baby in a classic bonnet! I love how the visor and chin ties create the perfect silhouette, allowing just her chubby cheeks to peak out. And, in Liberty of London prints, these hats are as timeless as they are sweet.
Because they don’t stay babies forever, our free Baby Sunbonnet pattern is available in sizes 0–24 months. So, no matter if your little one is big enough to toddle around this spring or is still just snuggled in your arms, she’ll look good doing it. Oh, and the sun will be out of her eyes too. – Corinne
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Want to print this pattern? On desktop, find the “print” icon in the right margin, and on mobile, scroll to the end of the pattern for it. Use the on-screen instructions to remove anything you don’t want to print!
Materials
- Outer Fabric: ¼ yard Liberty of London’s Tana Lawn. I used Light Blue Betsy (shown above), Phoebe Poppy and Mint Maribelle.
- Lining Fabric: ¼ yard Robert Kaufman’s Cambridge Lawn in Bleached White (Please Note: Cambridge Lawn is no longer available. As a substitution, we recommend Liberty of London’s Plain Dyed Tana Lawn in White!)
- ¼ yard Pellon Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
- Gutermann’s 100% Cotton Thread in color 1040
- A 12 mm bias tape maker
- A Summer Baby Bonnet template, available for free download here, printed and cut out in the appropriate size
These are enough materials to make one hat in any size.
Sizes
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months
Notes
To print the PDF template, be sure to first download the pattern and then print it. This means rather than simply clicking the link and opening the PDF in a browser window, you should click on the pattern link using the “right click” or “control click” option on your mouse or keyboard. This will give you the option to “Download the linked file.” Once the file is downloaded, it should print like a charm!
Prewash all fabrics before starting.
Use ¼-inch seam allowances unless otherwise noted.
Pattern
Cut
Use the prepared template to cut one Visor from the Outer Fabric, the Lining Fabric and the Interfacing.
Use the prepared template to cut two Hat Sides from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric. Cut one Hat Side with the right side of the fabric facing up and one with the wrong side of the fabric facing up. The two Hat Sides from the same fabric should be mirror images of each other.
Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
From the Outer Fabric, cut two rectangles 1 1/8 inch wide and at least 12 inches long. These will be the Ties. The longer you cut the rectangles, the longer the Ties will be.
Piece the Outer Hat
Note: For this section use only the Outer Fabric pieces.
With right sides facing, pin one long edge of the large rectangle to the long outside curve of one of the Hat Sides. It can be tricky to keep curved seams wrinkle-free, so use a lot of pins to ensure that the seam will come out un-puckered and smooth. Sew around the pinned curve. This is a Side Seam.
Cut notches in the seam allowance along the curve.
Repeat with the other Hat Side and the other long side of the rectangle for the second Side Seam.
This is the Outer Hat.
With right sides facing, line up the straight edge of the Visor with the straight front edge of the Outer Hat. Pin in place.
Sew along the pinned edge.
Press the seam towards the Outer Hat.
Prepare the Lining Visor
Trim off ¼ inch from the straight edge of the Interfacing Visor.
Line up the trimmed, straight edge of the Interfacing Visor with the straight edge of the Lining Fabric Visor.
Fuse in place following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Piece the Lining
Note: For this section use only the Lining Fabric pieces.
Piece the Hat Sides, Rectangle and Visor in the same way that you pieced the Outer Hat.
This is the Lining.
Make and Attach the Ties
Using the two small rectangles of Outer Fabric and the 12mm bias tape maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to make two single fold strips of tape.
Fold each piece in half lengthwise, press and edgestitch along the long open sides.
At one end of each strip, tie a small knot to finish the ends.
These are the Ties.
Pin the short raw edge of a Tie to the raw neck edge of the Outer Hat at the Visor seam.
Sew in place with a 1/8-inch seam allowance.
Repeat with the other Tie on the other side of the Outer Hat.
Attach the Outer Hat and Lining
With right sides together, slide the Lining inside the Outer Hat. Pin the pieces together along all edges, making sure the Ties are tucked between the layers.
Sew around the pinned edge, leaving the end of the rectangle at the nape of the neck open. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam.
Pull the Hat right side out through the unsewn gap. Press the edge flat.
Finish
Sew the gap at the nape of the neck closed using a ladder stitch. For detailed instructions and photographs, please check out the Winter Baby Bonnet project here and scroll down to the “Finish” section.
Fold one Side Seam at the nape of the neck towards the Visor ¼ inch so it makes a small pucker. Hand sew the fold using a slip stitch and work from the neck edge up ¼ inch.
Repeat with the other Side Seam.
You’re all done!
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Thank you for this tutorial! I've been wanting to make a baby bonnet for a niece that is due to arrive this summer. It looks so sweet made in the Liberty prints.
Oh I love this. The winter bonnet was a favorite and I might even like this one better. The Liberty lawn is a lovely choice as well. And the way you made the tie is enlightening. Well done!
these bonnets ar so cute!! exactly what I was looking for, for our little one… thanks so much for the free pattern!! ccile
Thanks for sharing! Just what I was looking for.
So cute! Looks so sweet on your little girl model. I'm going to try making one for my son and see how it looks!
What about a BOY sun hat? I have a grandson due in June, in Texas… ?
Wow this is beautiful. Such a sweet look for a baby, and the fabric is just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing x
Hi Bonnie-
We do have a Boy's sun hat, which you can see here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2009/6/20/mollys-sketchbook-fourth-of-july-baby-sun-hat.html
Thanks for writing in and congratulations!
Molly
What circumference head is expected for each size?
Where is the middle piece?
Joanna
Hi Giggles –
Thanks for writing in! This is a great question. There is wiggle room in the sizing, but the numbers below should give you a guide.
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Hi Joanna –
This is a great question!
There is no template for the middle piece of the hat because it is just cut as a simple rectangle. The dimensions for each size are given in the "Cut" section of the pattern.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Thank you so much for sharing , its adorable .:-) 🙂
is this not basically a reversible sunbonnet? if so, i'm going to make the inside fabric just as cute and bright as the outside fabric!
Hi Lauren Michele –
Good spotting! Yes – the hat is completely reversible! I love the idea of making both sides worth showing off.
Happy sewing.
-Corinne
Hi Corinne…
I do love this little sun bonnet, and with two little granddaughters about to join the family, I would love to try to make some…! I looked carefully, but I may have missed it…is the seam allowance 1/4 inch? Thank you so much
This is a really cute bonnet. I can't get the hat sides to match up with the corresponding rectangle and visor though. The hat sides just seem too small. Is there an error in my printing or the sizing? Thanks so much.
Hello Corinne!
Since the same seam allowance is used throughout most of the pattern, we've listed it in the Pattern Notes section. You are right – it is 1/4 inch, unless otherwise noted.
Please let us know if you have any other questions as you work on the project!
-Corinne
Hi Stephanie –
I am so sorry the pattern pieces are giving you trouble! What size are you working on? I will double check the pattern here and let you know what I see.
Thanks!
-Corinne
I'm working on a 6-12 month size. I've made the winter bonnet and we really love it. We always get comments when my daughter wears it. But I've compared the pattern pieces between the two bonnets and the sun bonnet is a lot smaller even though it should be a slightly larger size. Thanks for looking into it. I'm really looking forward to making a few of these.
Hi! I was just wondering if there is a pattern for the little top Corinne is wearing in the baby photos for this project? I love how simple it is!
Hi,
Is the 1/4 inch seam allowance included in the pattern pieces?
Thank you.
Hi Stephanie –
I've just had a look at the pattern here and I am not having any of the problems that you describe. Is it possible that you've printed the template out smaller than Actual Size? The straight front edge of the Hat Side for the 6-12 month size should be 6 inches long.
It's true that the Hat Sides for the Sunbonnet look much smaller than the Hat Sides for the Winter Bonnet (the front edge was trimmed to make room for the Visor and some of the width at the neck was removed because of the lighter weight fabrics) but all of the measurements for the center rectangles were adjusted accordingly, so they should fit without much hassle.
Please let me know if you continue to have trouble with the measurements or templates given and I'll be happy to help!
Thank you!
-Corinne
Hello Fay –
This is a great question. Yes, all of the seam allowances are included in the template pieces.
Happy Sewing!
-Corinne
Hi there… just wondering if this would work without the ties for a 4 year old? I love the shape and visor but don't think I'll have much luck insisting my Sweet pea ties her bonnet on! Would a larger visor give more stability?
Thanks
Catherine
Hi Beth –
Thank you for writing in – and for your kind words about Nieve's top!
I made the top using a pattern that I developed when my first daughter was born 3 years ago, and the Robert Kaufman Botanics + Architextures White Hatches:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9364-Robert-Kaufman-Botanics-Architextures
We would love to offer the shirt pattern for you on the blog one day, and will definitely keep it in mind for a future project.
Thanks so much!
-Corinne
Hello Catherine –
Thank you for writing in!
Unfortunately, without testing it myself I can't really speak to whether the hat will stay on without the ties, though my instinct says that the larger visor that you suggest could help.
I'm sorry I can't help more!
-Corinne
Lovely!
Thanks for the lovely pattern – I've used it to make a bonnet for my 18mth old and some newborn hats as gifts. http://madebytoya.wordpress.com/2014/04/28/sunny-day-bonnets/
I'm making the 6-12 month size and i'm coming up short 3/4" after pinning the rectangle to the side- as in the rectangle seems to be too short. I measured the side and the straight edge is 6" as you said it should be above.
Is this correct or should the rectangle be long enough for the entire curved part?
Thanks!
I cannot get PDF pattern to print. What am I doing wrong
Hi Susan-
Hmmm. I'm not sure what could be happening. You might want to try printing from a different browser. If that doesn't work maybe try restarting your computer or turning your printer off and on. It doesn't seem to be an issue on our end. If you email me directly at molly AT purlsoho DOT com I can try sending the PDF directly to you if you think that might help?
Thanks
Molly
Hi Marie –
Thank you for writing in!
The rectangle should fit flush from the front edge of the hat, around the curve, to the back of the neck. I'm sorry it's coming up short for you. I recommend repinning, if you haven't already, making sure there is no puckering in the fabric that is making it too short (this happened to me a few times in the process!).
If it is still coming up short, there is no harm in cutting a longer rectangle. If this is not an option, I would start pinning the rectangle to the Hat Side 1/4 inch in from the front edge and leave a 1/2-inch gap at the back of the neck. This slight adjustment to the size should not affect the fit in any significant way.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Hello!
This hat is so lovely! I have a 6 months baby girl and I need a hat for this summer.
How can I get this pattern? I don't see any place to download it 🙁
Thank you very much
Clara
Hi Clara-
The free template is available to download by clicking on the link in the materials section or going here:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/storage/sun_bonnet.pdf
Thank you!
Molly
Dear Corinne,
Do you think this pattern is 'easy' enough for a beginner, with little sewing experience? (Sewing cushions etc)
Also, since Liberty fabrics are so expensive I was looking at some fat quarter pieces that i could use. Do you think 1 fat quarter would be enough for a little hat (0-3 or 3-6 months) or am i being to optimistic?
Many thanks for your help!
Andrea
Dear Corinne,
I realized after my last post that a fat quarter is surely not enough even for the smallest hat, so i would rather like to know if i could order only 0.5 metre fabric for this design? Would that be enough you reckon?
Andrea
Hello Andrea –
Thanks for writing in! These are all great questions.
The hardest part of the pattern is sewing the curved seams that attach the center of the hat to the Hat Sides. These seams take a bit of patience, but this is true for even more experienced sewists – and it's a great skill to learn!
As for the fabric, 1/2 meter should be plenty for one of the two smallest sizes. Keep in mind though that the hat also has a lining. Half a meter would be enough for both the outer hat and the lining if you want them in the same fabric, but if you would like to use a different fabric for the lining, you will be able to get one hat in these smaller sizes out of two 1/4 meter pieces.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Corinne,
Thanks for the sizing information. If I'd gone by age the hat would've been 2 sizes too small for my baby. Gotta love her larger than average head. 🙂
Hi Corinne,
this pattern is so lovely ! But I can't understand how you fix the visor (my English is poor…). Could you explain it to me, please?
Hello Aude –
I would love to help! What part of the visor are you having trouble with?
-Corinne
Thank you for putting this pattern out here. It is so adorable! Someone asked me to make a baby bonnet for her granddaughter, and my bonnet pattern is much too big for a baby, but this should work perfect. Thank you again for this adorable pattern!
Beth
Hi again.
I was wondering if you allow selling of projects made from this pattern? And if you do, do you want credit/mention for the pattern?
Thanks again for this adorable pattern!
~Beth
Hi Beth-
Thanks for getting in touch about this. All of our patterns are for home use only and cannot be made to be resold, but thanks again so much for checking!
Best-
Molly
Hi, I am enjoying making your lovely bonnet.
Since I mainly am a quilter, I thought I would pass on the technique used to do curved piecing, which worked like a charm to sew the bonnet sides to the center band:
http://www.shecanquilt.ca/2011/12/sewing-curves-is-not-hard-seriously.html
thanks for the pattern!
Hi Corinne
I successfully downloaded your pattern for the summer bonnet one week ago. The hat was fabulous but made for an infant. Now I want to make another one for an older child but the pattern opens up as pure gibberish. Could you send the pdf to me directly?
Thanks
Anne
Hi Anne-
I'm sorry to hear that the pattern isn't opening correctly for you. The link the the template is working fine on our end. Here is the direct link:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2014/4/8/corinnes-thread-baby-sunbonnet.html
You might want to try going there from a different browser. If that still doesn't work please email me directly at molly AT purlsoho DOT com and I can send you the PDF.
Thank you!
Molly
I just found this blog and I am loving all of your beautiful projects!
Thank you so much for the pattern!! I have now made two of these for my kiddos and they are super cute, And since my 14 month old can't take it off, her little head stays protected!
I added about another half an inch to the length of the rectangle and trimmed off the excess if there was any. (Sewing on the bias and sewing a curve can be very tricky, so I gave myself some wiggle room.) Stay stitching the curve also helped.
Thanks again!
Emily
Please can I have the template 3 – 6 months for your lovely summer baby bonnet, I am looking forward to making it for my new granddaughter. Really looking forward to making it!
Hi Ros-
The templates can be found in the "materials" section or by going here:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/storage/sun_bonnet.pdf
Thank you!
Molly
I am confused about how to copy these templets.Will this pattern fit an 8×11 page and if so will it be the right size?
Hi Sylvia-
Yes, this is meant to print on a 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper. Just make sure that your printer is printing at 100% and you should be fine!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hi Molly,
I just adore this pattern!Thanks for giving it to us.
As I’m in Australia and we most commonly use home printers with A4 size paper, could you tell me how this would turn out on that size(do I have to do something different?)?
Hi Aless-
This was made for A4 sized paper so you should be fine! Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Thank you so much for you´re wonderful Tutorial. The Sunbonnet is gorgeous! I made one fitting to a selthmade dress a couple of days ago for my unborn babygirl and it looks so cute! If you like to take a look at my version of you´re wonderful pattern, you can find a picture. on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinelleth/photos/pcb.374904206011036/374903282677795/?type=1.
I love this sweet bonnet! Thank you for sharing the tutorial and pattern. I just finished one for my 4 month old son using fabric from some of my husband’s discarded clothes 🙂
Hi! Yikes. I got stuck on the first step. Surely you should cut two lots of each fabric for the visor? Am I missing something obvious?
Thanks for the lovely pattern.
Never mind! I figured it out 😀 I cut out the pattern piece that said, place on fold.
Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial! I just finished making one for my 3.5 month old daughter after being unable to find a sun hat small enough in the shops.
Could u please email me this bonnet pattern. I desperately need a pattern for adults. Internet connection very weak here. Thanks.
Hi Naomi-
This pattern isn’t available for adults. I am happy to email you the template if you are having trouble downloading it but if you want the entire pattern we suggest that you push the “print” button on the right hand side of the page under the “tags”. From there you can save the pattern (even without printing it) to work from offline.
Please let me know if you’d like me to send you the template and thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
I don’t know what I am doing – I was able to download template/pattern for the winter hat – but I cannot download the template/pattern pieces for the summer bonnet.
Is it possible for you to email me the template/pattern ?
Greatly appreciated – I am going to be a great aunt in July – so would like to make some.
Regards,
Cathy
So sorry to bother you but I finally got it to print.
Thanks – now to start sewing
Such a gorgeous bonnet. I made this with the help of a friend because it was my first sewing project. It looks divine on my little one. Thanks for the pattern.
Hi there
Are you able to email me a copy of the pattern please?
Thanks so much
Karen
Hi Karen-
The full pattern is available here. We don’t have it available as a PDF or hard copy. You can save the pattern as a PDF yourself (or print it) by going to the print button at the upper right of this page. The templates are available to download here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sun_bonnet.pdf
If you have any more questions please let us know, and good luck with the project!
Best-
Molly
Hello!
I’m looking at making these for a friend’s baby girl. Would a traditional quarter yard be sufficient or should I ask for fat quarters of the Liberty fabric? Thanks!
Hi Maggie –
Either a fat quarter or traditional quarter yard of the Liberty would work fine for this project.
Let us know if you have any other questions as you sew!
Best –
Corinne
Thankyou for a very lovely pattern and wonderful blogg. I am a bit comfused about the seam allowance on this bonnet. Is the seam allowance included in the pattern, or do I have to add it to the pattern?
Best Regards,
Rikke
Hi Rikke –
This is a great question. All of the seam allowance is included on the pattern pieces.
Please let us know if you have any other questions as you are putting this together!
Happy sewing!
-Corinne
Did I mess up? I made the 6-12 month size and it doesn’t fit my very small 7 month old. She’s only 14 lbs (little head). Kept the 1/4 seam . Does it run small? Maybe I cut the wrong one… Idk. Lol. It’s super cute!!
Hi Jamie –
Thanks for writing in – I’m sorry you’re having trouble with the fit of the bonnet!
I have not heard of this hat running small, and it has been true to size with my kids, though all babies grow differently. If you can see any of the line markings on the pattern you cut out you can compare them to the pdf to confirm that you cut the right size. Also be sure to double check the measurement of the 1-inch square to make sure that you have printed it out at 100%.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Would you please email the bonnet pattern. I can’t get it to download. Thanks a bunch.
Hi Mary-
Are you using the print function? If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
If this is what you have been doing and still can’t get it to download please email us at [email protected] and let us know!
Thank you!
Molly
Is this pattern suppose to have a rectangle shape to put in-between the side panels? If so, when I printed this pattern out it did not print. What did I do wrong? Could you tell me the sizes of the rectangle? These bonnets are adorable and I am looking forward to making one for my daughter. Thanks!
Hi Kelly –
Thanks for writing in! The rectangle shape is not included with the pattern pieces, but the dimensions are listed in the “Cut” section of the pattern:
“Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.”
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Whilst I’ve had no trouble printing the download pattern pdf, the web page instructions are a different matter. When I select “print preview” in Firefox, the header text and navigation is on top of the images on every page. Only by using an add-on tool (Printliminator) which allows me to edit the page in the browser was I able to produce a readable document.
I am also unable to match the Liberties fabrics you name with those currently on sale at Liberties of London.
Hello Peter –
Thanks for writing in, and for your interest in this pattern!
For a cleaner, more concise print out of the pattern, you can use our “print” function directly off the webpage: If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
As for the fabrics, are you shopping for them at the Liberty of London store? If so, I cannot speak to their availability. We carry a wide selection of Liberty fabrics in our shop and you should be able to find the prints you’re looking for here.
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/1695-Liberty-of-London-Tana-Lawn-Classics
If there is a print that you are looking for that you don’t see, please email customerservice[at]purlsoho[dot]com and they can let you know when it’s expected back in the shop.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Is anyone selling them already made?
Hi Toffany –
Thanks for getting in touch, this is a great question.
We don’t sell these already made but we do have all of the materials and instructions to make one of your own! Please let us know if you’d like any help working on the project!
Thanks!
Corinne
Hi there. Great little bonnet. I am making the 0-3 month old. I am up to the part where I attach the visor to the outer hat. I am having trouble because the straight edge of the visor is longer than the straight edge of the hat. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for your help.
Hi Therese –
Thank you for writing in. I’m sorry you’re having trouble with this part of the pattern!
I’ve double checked the pattern for this size, and everything seems to be sized appropriately on the pattern template. Please confirm that both sheets of the template printed out at 100%. (You can check this by measuring the pink square included on the pattern pieces. It should measure 1 inch.)
Next, double check the width measurement of the center rectangle of the Outer Hat. For the size 0-3 months, it should be 3 1/2 inches wide. Also check to make sure that you used the suggested 1/4-inch seam allowance.
Once you have confirmed all of these measurements, if the Visor is still longer than the Outer Hat, but only slightly, you can snip off any excess without compromising the overall design. If you find that the Visor is still much longer than the Outer Hat, please get back in touch.
I hope this helps!
Thanks,
Corinne
Hi Corinne,
I’ve noticed you updated the pattern since its original publication. Upon printing I’ve found everything is a little smaller (and there is now a scale square, which printed correctly for me). Is this correct? I did notice the previous bonnets were a little on the larger size, and would be thrilled if this was a more accurate fit. Thanks for any insight!
Hi Elizabeth –
Yes! We have updated the pattern since the original post. We changed some of the wording from the original document to make it more clear, and yes, did some reshaping of the pattern pieces too. Good spotting!
-Corinne
Thanks so much for the free pattern! I’m rushing out to get materials today to make some for my little “Tilly Bird” (grand-daughter).
Adorable bonnet. Anyway you could email me an actual bonnet? 🙂 I’m horrible at sewing. Can I buy one of these somewhere?? Thanks!
Hi Allison –
Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad that you like this project!
Unfortunately, we don’t sell these already made, but we do have all of the materials and instructions for you to make one of your own – including sewing classes to brush up on your skills! Thanks for getting in touch!
– Corinne
I printed the pattern with no problems,but this pattern doesn’t have the rectangular piece in the pattern so when I made the bonnet it was without it! And it’s horrible. Why is the center piece not in the pattern also?
Hello Aj –
Thank you for writing in!
Because the center piece of the hat is a simple rectangle we chose not to include it in the printed pattern template to help conserve on paper. Instructions for cutting this piece, as well as for cutting the Ties are included in the written pattern in the “Cut” section. I’m so sorry you missed this step!
We use printed templates as little as possible here on the Bee, and only for pattern pieces that cannot be described with words. When you are working on Purl Bee projects please be sure to read the “Cut” section of the pattern carefully. And, if you ever have any questions about construction, please don’t hesitate to ask us here! We’re always happy to help!
-Corinne
This is a cute bonnet and I would love to make it for my granddaughter. I’m wondering, is it easy enough to tie off to the side with both ties being the same length? Or is it advisable to make one longer than the other? Thank you.
Hi Kathleen –
I tied my bonnet to the side with equal length ties without a problem, but I will admit that my bow was a little lopsided! For an even side bow, you could add a little bit of length to one of the Ties when you cut, and then trim it to the proper length (if needed) once you are able to try the hat on your granddaughter. Just be sure to attach the shorter Tie to the side that you would like the bow to be on.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
I love this bonnet and was just wondering whether this is meant for girls only. The winter one looks great on my baby boy but this is probably to girly … what do you think? In not so flowery print perhaps?
Hi Petra –
Personally, I think that in the right fabric this hat would look adorable on a baby boy! Here are some great options. . .
Robert Kaufman’s Breaker’s Seersucker or Cape Cod Seersucker would look so sweet and summery!
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9368-Robert-Kaufman-Breakers-Seersucker
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9369-Robert-Kaufman-Cape-Cod-Seersucker
Kokka’s Small or Large Gingham in Navy would be a great, classic choice:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8539-Kokka-Fabrics-Small-Gingham
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8540-Kokka-Fabrics-Large-Gingham
And finally, Robert Kaufman’s Chambray collection has a great selection of solid blues with subtle texture details:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9154-Robert-Kaufman-Chambray-Union
Of course there are many more to choose from here:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/12-sewing-patchwork-fabric
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Is there a straight strip of fabric down the center of the bonnet?
Hi Silvia –
This is a great question. Yes! There is a long rectangle of fabric that runs down the center of the hat. Instructions for cutting this strip are in the “Cut” section of the pattern.
Best,
Corinne
This is so adorable! I want to make it but I am on strict budget. I need to use what I have in my stash….is there an alternative to interfacing? Do you think, for example, a layer of flannel would provide enough stiffness for the brim?
Thank you!
Sarah
Hi Sarah –
A layer of flannel Should work just fine! However, even with the added layer, I suggest doing a few rows of topstitching to the brim. This will add stiffness, and keep the layers of fabric from separating. Two or three row of stitching, following the curve of the outer edge of the brim should do the trick, and will look very cute too!
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Love love love! Purlbee once again rocks with wonderful ideas, instructions and tutorials. Thanks for all you do to help us home sewists create beautiful things.
Finished this last night — it is just perfect! It doesn’t get any cuter than a baby bonnet and baby cheeks 🙂 Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial.
When I printed it out, some of the cutting lines did not print.
Hi Cara –
Some of our other readers have had this same issue. In the end, we found that the secret is to download the pattern first and then print (rather than opening the PDF in a browser window, which is what happens with a simple click on the link). When you click on the pattern link use the “right click” or “control click” option on your mouse or keyboard and this should give you the option to “Download the linked file”. Once the file is downloaded, it should print like a charm!
I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other issues.
Thanks!
-Corinne
Hi I just had a question about when and how you attatch the rectangular fabric piece to the hat….did not see a picture of this step in the tutorial?? Thanks for the help
Hi Kelly –
Thanks for writing in! You attach the rectangle to the Hat Sides in the Piece the Outer Hat section. The rectangle piece attaches to the curved edge of the Hat Sides down the middle of the Hat. The written directions will help you along of you have any trouble.
Please let me know if I can help with anything else!
-Corinne
Hello there – I’m assuming that this bonnet could be made reversible with two pretty prints??? Any reason why not?
p.s. loved the winter bonnet pattern – I made two for my baby girl so looking forward to making the summer version!
Lucy
Hi Lucy –
Thank you for writing in and for your kind words about our patterns!
You’re right! This Bonnet is reversible and will look cute on both sides.
-Corinne
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for this lovely pattern – so easy to follow and my first bonnet has taken very little time. Please keep posting your patterns – they are some of the very best out there.
Thank you for this diy : I made this sunbonnet easily – I’ll do again
Stupid question, but do we
1. Lay the pattern pieces down on the right or wrong side of the material?
2. Lay the pattern piece with the printing up or down on the fabric?
Thanks
Hi Barbara –
This isn’t a stupid question at all!
The thing to keep in mind when cutting out the Hat Side pieces is that the two pieces should be mirror images of each other. I find the easiest way to do this is to fold the fabric with wrong sides facing each other and cut through both layers at once. You can use the pattern with either the right or wrong side facing up.
Does this help?
-Corinne
I’m so bummed, mine came out horrible. The cap and the middle rectangle pieces were fine, but the back was totally off center and not at all rounded at the back, it came to a very crooked square. Have no idea what I did wrong. I’m going to, after a day of rest, give it another try. Unfortunately I don’t have a model to try it on, mine is about 500 miles away. Since I’m a very visual person, lack of some of the steps didn’t help me. Oh well, onward and upward.
Hi Barbara –
I’m so sorry you’re not happy with how your hat turned out! Hopefully you will be more pleased with the result after another try. Please let me know if there is any specific part of the pattern you are having trouble with, or feel like is missing, and I’d be happy to help!
Best,
-Corinne
Hi Corinne, well, part of it was operator error. Turns out I had put the rectangle part on wrong, instead of going from front to back, it was going from side to side!
The part I am actually having problems with is the visor. The pattern piece is longer than what it has to fit onto. I believe I am cutting out the pattern from the right length for a 6-12 mo old, but the visor seems to be about 1/2″ longer. This happened with both the outer and inner hat. I cut off the ends to make it match but not sure if I should have to do this?
I’m not finished with the whole thing yet, so I’ll know how this is affected once I finish.
Hi Barbara –
I’m sorry the Visor is giving you trouble! You are correct, the Visor should fit end-to-end around the front edge of the Bonnet, and you shouldn’t have to cut off that extra 1/2 inch. I’ve measured the pattern pieces, and it all seems accurate there, so I’m not sure where the problem could be (seam allowance, maybe?). However, I wouldn’t worry about it too much, the hat should turn out just fine with the adjustment you made. Please let me know if you discover otherwise!
-Corinne
Love this hat, excited to make one! Just wondering if the brim is long enough to fold back? Want to do a fun print on the inside as well, and would love to be able to fold back sometimes. Thanks!
Hi Shannon –
What a cute idea! I don’t think the brim would be long enough to fold back as it is, but it’s certainly an easy adjustment. You can make the brim longer by simply adding width to the long, straight edge of the Visor template. I recommend adding more than you think you’ll need. You can always trim Visor back if it’s too much, but will have to recut if it’s not enough.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Thanks for the great sun bonnet pattern, I had one similar from the 1970’s but had mislaid it. Now I have great nieces needing sun bonnets and made several using your design template.
Would send you a picture but not sure how. I am so glad I subscribe to your newsletter.
Best Regards cp
Thank you for this great pattern! Just made 2 yesterday, they’re lovely!
Love this! And so quick! Once I got the head shape done I just couldn’t stop cuz it is just so adorable. I made a lovely newborn size bonnet in lavender and white for my co-workers new great-niece, Aubrey Katherine. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much !! It’s fantastic !
Thank you for the free pattern! I have a great granddaughter due in December, so I’m looking forward to making some of these adorable bonnets!
Love this tutorial I am having the hardest time downloading this pattern. I wanted to make one for my new grand daughter but I cannot for the life of me find out how to receive the pattern. Thanks so much in advance!!
Hello Deborah!
You shouldn’t have to download anything really, just click on this link and the PDF file should come up: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Baby_Sun_Bonnet_Template_V2.pdf
If it still doesn’t work, let us know and we can email it to you directly! Thanks for writing in! -Alyson
Question about the seam allowance: I know that I should use 1/4″, but is this within the pattern pieces? Or do I cut 1/4″ extra outside the pattern pieces?
I am used to cutting extra outside, but when I use patterns from the internet, it is often included.
This confusion might explain why some have a visor that does not fit.
If you assume the seam allowance is included in the pattern, and it is not, you make your pieces too small. Since the head piece has more seams, it will become smaller than the visor.
Since this happened to some, I am assuming for now that the seem allowance is not included.
Hi Marianne –
Thank you for writing in! Your observations are very astute and thought-out, however the seam allowance is included on all of the pattern pieces, so the extra length in the visor that some of our readers have found remains a mystery! If you are following the 1/4-inch seam allowance given in the pattern, you do not need to cut anything extra on your fabric pieces.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Lovely pattern and beautiful fabric. I couldn’t find any nice sun hats for my newborn in the shops so have decided to make this…just in case we do see any sun this summer (usual British weather!)
Just wondered whether the bonnet is reversible? Considering my fabric choices.
Hi Bethan –
I’m so glad you found our pattern!
Yes! This Sunbonnet is reversible and will look great on both sides. I love the idea of mixing prints!
Happy sewing!
-Corinne
hello! I printed off the pattern but it is only doing the side panels and visor when i open the file, is there another one containing the back panel ?
Hi Leila –
This is a great question. Because the center panel is a simple rectangle, we did not include it with the printable templates. The dimensions for this piece are included in the “Cut” section of the pattern.
I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions as you work on this project.
-Corinne
This pattern is so adorable! It’s exactly what I have been looking for to make for my daughter. One problem though, she’s two years old, so the pattern is too small! 🙁 Is it possible that a larger version of this will be made available in the future? Or are there any tips or tricks for sizing this up to fit an older/larger child?
Hi Kelby –
Thanks for writing in. This is a great question!
We stopped the sizing for this pattern at 24 months, but I think you may be surprised to find that the largest size fits much older children as well. Children’s heads grow at such a different pace than the rest of their bodies, and there usually isn’t that much difference in head size between a two-year-old and a four-year-old. We actually found when working on this pattern that the 24-month size was almost big enough for an adult!
I recommend printing out the pattern and comparing the measurements of the 24-month size with hats you have that fit your daughter. My guess is that they could be quite similar.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
This is my 3rd time making this hat in a different size. Is the center panel suppose to be short of the length of the curved panels when attached? Mine seems to always end up a small amount shorter than the two side panels.
Hi Jade –
I am so glad that you like this pattern, and am very impressed that you are on your 3rd Bonnet. You have some very lucky babies in your life!
The center panel of the Sunbonnet is designed to be the same length as the curved edge of the Hat Side, and would ideally run flush along the top and bottom. That said, there is always a little bit and give and take when working a curved seam like this, and getting the fabrics to match up perfectly can be tricky. When I’m pinning a straight cut fabric to a curved edge, I will often do a first round of pins, find that the pieces don’t line up exactly how I’d like, and then go back and smooth out any rough spots in the curve, add a few more pins, and budge the fabric along. This should help match up the edges.
Alternatively, if you find yourself making a 4th bonnet(!), you could cut the center rectangle a bit longer than suggested. Even if you have overhang with a longer center piece, this can be easily trimmed off before you sew the Lining and Outer Hats together.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Hi! Does anyone know what head circumference each size option works for? I would like to make these as gifts but do not want to go to big or too small 🙂 Thank you!
Hi Ashley –
This is a great question! We designed the hat to fit 15 1/2 (17, 18 1/4, 19 3/4, 20 1/4) inches in head circumference.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Is it possible to make this bonnet reversible? Thanks!
Hi Christina –
This is a great question! The Bonnet is already completely reversible. No changes necessary!
Happy sewing!
-Corinne
Thanks for this free pattern. It was great to use. I have now made 4 of the bonnets and each have been adorable! Whenever my daughter goes out in one people always comment. I just made one for her baptism with a shorter visor using some vintage linen napkins as the fabric and added some lace trim and my Nonna did some embroidery. It’s quite lovely. Thanks again.
Hello Android –
Thank you for writing in, and for all your kind words about this pattern! I am so glad that it has been such an inspiration for you! The hat you and your Nonna made for your daughter’s baptism sounds like a real heirloom piece! I am sure it will be cherished for years.
-Corinne
Good Morning!
I was trying to read the blog page for the winter bonnet, and both links from this page lead to an error page. Has it been taken down?
Thanks so much for this adorable pattern!
Actually never mind, the link with the picture of the project leads to the page!
Thanks again!
Hello, Ellen!
Thanks for writing in! I am glad that you were able to locate a link that works! We are still working out some kinks in our new website!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi! I love this design and plan to make a few for the babies in my life. My question is, would a fat quarter work rather than a traditional quarter? Given the dimensions of all of the pieces, I thought you might be able to estimate if a fat quarter would be fine. Thanks for the great tutorial and stunning hat!
Hi Shannon –
Thank you for writing in! I am so glad you like this pattern!
A fat quarter will work perfectly for this project. However, keep in mind that you will need a total of 2 fat quarters to complete both the Outer Hat and Lining.
Happy sewing!
-Corinne
when I’m pinning the side of the 3 1/2 x 9 1/2 rectangle to the curved side of the head piece- I end up w/ some left extending past the bottom of the sidepiece. Is this normal? I’m making the 0-3 month size
Hello Melissa –
The center panel of the Sunbonnet is designed to be the same length as the curved edge of the Hat Side, and would ideally run flush along the top and bottom. That said, there is always a little bit of give and take when working a curved seam like this, and getting the fabrics to match up perfectly can be tricky. When I’m pinning a straight cut fabric to a curved edge, I will often do a first round of pins, find that the pieces don’t line up exactly how I’d like, and then go back and smooth out any rough spots in the curve, add a few more pins, and budge the fabric along. This should help match up the edges.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Hi Corinne– One more question– after you clip the curves, do you press the seams in a certain direction? My first hat turned out good, but I thought perhaps if you press the seams in opposite directions so they “nest” – it would sit better. Guess I’m used to nesting from quilting. Also- do you have a pattern for an easy infant/ toddler dress that would go w/ this bonnet? I thought one that would be reminiscent of “Little House on the Prairie” show!
Hello Melissa –
This is a great question! I pressed all my seams toward the center of the hat. Because all of the fabrics that I used were so thin I wasn’t concerned about any extra bulk. However, you could certainly press the seams of the two layers in opposite directions to avoid this potentiality.
Here is a link to all of our children’s patterns from the blog:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/sew-garments/sew-garments-size-toddlers-kids/
And here are the children’s patterns we sell in the shop:
https://www.purlsoho.com/patterns/sewing.html?pattern_size_filter=854
I think that this pattern from K Patterns could be exactly what you’re looking for!
-Corinne
I have had this issue too, no matter how careful I am in pinning! I ended up just clipping off the extra bit of the rectangular piece (it was about 1/2″) and the bonnet fit its recipient really well – so it didn’t end up being an issue.
Hello Heather –
This is a great solution! As long as the seams connecting the Hat Sides to the center rectangle look smooth, without any puckering or pulling, it’s no problem to cut off that extra length at the back. I’m so glad you’re pleased with your finished bonnet, and with a great fit to boot!
Thanks for writing in!
-Corinne
Thanks for the free pattern! Just tried this, and added colored piping around the front edges. Looks great, and it was super easy. 🙂
I love your pattern! This is the first bonnet I have found that doesn’t have the elastic or gathers at back of the baby’s head. I would be uncomfortable too laying on that bunched up. We want a happy baby. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for the sunbonnet pattern! I noticed there are two sets of head circumference measurements . One set was posted 4/11/14 (14.5,16,17.5,18,19) and one on 9/17/15 (15.5,17,18.25,19.75,20.25). Did the pattern change between these two time periods? If not, is one set of measurements more accurate than the other? Thanks again!
Hello Venieta –
Good spotting! You are correct, these are conflicting answers,and very confusing!
Strangely, the original measurements are the most accurate:
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
Sorry for the confusion! Please let me know if you have any other questions as you work on the project!
-Corinne
Hi there! I have been looking for a sun bonnet to sew up for a baby girl who has hearing aids, as a way to keep her from fussing with them. I can’t tell from the pictures – does this bonnet fit closely over the ears? Thanks so much!
Hi, Heather!
Thank you for writing in! The sunbonnet fits snugly against the head, but there is room for little hands to slide into the ear area. Please let us know if you have further questions.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Thank you so much for the free pattern and tutorial! I was just wondering if it is possible to use interfacing for the whole hat to make it sturdier? I am a beginner so I am not sure how I would adjust the pieces to accommodate more interfacing or it that would even look okay.
Thanks in advance!
Hello, Ellen!
Thank you for writing in! I wouldn’t recommend it using interfacing on the entire hat. Adding interfacing to the entire hat will make it stiff and that may make it uncomfortable to wear. If you want a sturdier hat I recommend using a slightly heavier weight fabric like a kona cotton or essex (this one is much sturdier than the Kona).
Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi! I just want to thank you for this great pattern! I hadn’t sewn anything in years, but couldn’t find a nice sun bonnet to purchase for my 9 week old daughter so decided to give this a try. I made two bonnets already and they turned out beautifully!! I’ve got the bug again and will be sewing lots more 🙂
Thank you, thank you for a great pattern, great tutorial and great photos , I love it all!
Hi! Thank you very much for all these great patterns!
I just have one question about seams allowance, are they included?
Thank you very much!
Hi Marie –
Thank you for writing in and for your kind words about our patterns!
All seam allowances are included on the pattern pieces.
Please let me know if you have any other questions as you work on the project!
-Corinne
the bonnets are sooo cute can hardly wait to make one.
pls help me, i cant find the center piece on the template…
thx, edith
Hello, Gal!
Thank you for writing in! The template is two pieces, the Visor and the Hat Side. There is no template for the center piece. For this piece you’ll measure and cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Thank you for a great pattern! I made a 6-12 months one for my 5 months old daughter thinking that I might have made a mistake NOT ADDING THE 1/4″ SEAM ALLOWANCE TO THE PATTERN. It turned out fine. Did the pattern take into account of the seam allowance already? Thank you!
Hi Stacy,
I am so glad to hear that your bonnet came out so well! The seem allowances are included in the pattern so you did exactly the correct thing!
Happy sewing!
Cassy
Hi! I was wondering if it would be fine to serge the seams? I always feel like serged seams are stronger, but I won’t be able to clip the curves like it shows in the instructions?
Hello Shelley –
This is a great question. Unfortunately I have never worked with a serger, so I can’t answer with any real expertise. However, thinking about this pattern, and where you’ll find the most stress on the seams, I would recommend finishing the Outer Hat and Lining seams as described, with clipped curves, but finishing the seams from the “Attach the Outer Hat and Lining” section with your serger.
I hope this helps! Please let me know how everything works out!
-Corinne
Hello i’d like to make this beautiful hat for my baby for this summer, but i don’t aarive to download your pattern.
Could you sent it to me .
Please.
Thank you
Estelle
Hi, Estelle!
Thank you for writing in! I have emailed the pattern and template to you! Please let us know if you have further questions.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hello! Thank you so much for the pattern. I want to sew one for my baby boy, who is 6 months old but his head already measures 17 inch. Which size should I use?
Best wishes from Germany,
Nora
Hello, Nora!
Thank you for writing in! The circumference for the size 6-12 months is 17 1/2-inches and the size 12-18 months is 18-inches. Since your son’s head circumference is 17-inches I recommend making the 6-12 month size. Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi, I was wondering, do you think it would sit ok if I top stitched the visor seams down? I haven’t quite finished, but don’t want to experiment with it, as it’s a gift. I kind of feel like too much movement would make the seams flip over and create a bit of bulk, but not having finished one, I don’t know if this would actually be the case or not! Thanks!!
Hello Andrea –
This is a great question. I don’t think you will have any issues with topstitching the visor seams. I do recommend that you use a longer stitch length to avoid any rippling in the fabric.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
If you run a line of basting just inside the seam line on the side piece of the bonnet and just barely “gather” (no puckers please!) it is easy to attach the center piece!
Great pattern thanks so much!
Hi Kate –
Thank you for writing in. This is a great tip! I am sure many of our readers will find this very useful!
Happy sewing!
-Corinne
je ne parviens pas à télécharger le patron . Merci beaucoup
Hello, Daniele!
Thank you for writing in! To download the pattern and template you should click on the pattern link using the “right click” or “control click” option on your mouse or keyboard. This will give you the option to “Download the linked file.” Once the file is downloaded, it should print like a charm! Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Will the bonnet fit ok if its made without the visor?
Hello Chelsea –
This is a great question. Without the visor, the Hat may sit back a little far on the head. I recommend adding a little more space to the front of the pattern piece to accommodate this (and be sure to add this same length to the center rectangle piece as well). You may find in the end that you don’t need it, but it is much easier to take the additional length away from the finished Bonnet than to add it.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions as you work!
-Corinne
Thank you very much from Germany. What a great Bonnet! I made it of Double Gauze. So it looks very flattering.
Thank. Sopha.
I would appreciate it very much if you could forward the detailed instructions to me. I am a novice sewer and wish to make a few of these for my new granddaughter and so explicit instructions would be most beneficial.
Thank you! Look forward to making several of these.
Dana
Hello Dana –
All of the instructions for the Bonnet are available here on our site! If you have any questions about specific steps, or need help working through it, please feel free to ask here. We are always happy to help!
-Corinne
thanks for the pattern, so cute! can i do without the interfacing?
Hello nou –
This is a great question. The interfacing certainly isn’t mandatory, but it does help give structure to the visor on the Bonnet. If you chose to make the Bonnet without interfacing, I suggest adding one or two lines of top stitching along the curved edge of the Visor. This will help with shaping.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
I really like this pattern. Would it possible to sew this with jersey knit fabric? Thanks!
Hello Lana –
This is a great question. Unfortunately, I don’t have much experience with knits, so I can’t give conclusive answer. But, perhaps another reader can help!
If you do end up working this pattern in a knit, I would love to hear how it goes!
-Corinne
thank you its a very good turtorial i made one 🙂
Thank you for the pattern. I have made two of these lovely little bonnets for my daughter. Quick to sew and very well-fitting!
To all the people who are having a hard time fitting the visor to their outer and/or inner bonnet:
After you check all the things Corrine tells you regarding the size of the pattern piece being true; the width of your seam allowances; etc, check this:
Are the side bonnet pieces placed correctly in the right direction along the center rectangle? In other words, if they’re placed sideways, your visor piece will not fit. It’s very easy to get this wrong if you don’t pay close attention. Ask me how I know this!! Arghh… I’m now ripping out my seams along the outer bonnet, having realized that I placed the pieces in the wrong direction when I first pinned them to the center rectangle. I discovered my error while making the inner bonnet, and was mystified to see that the visor fit long the front edge like a dream. After comparing it to the outer bonnet (made going the wrong way) I saw immediately what I had done. So take a second look before you sew up those seams and make sure the bonnet sides are sitting correctly.
One final tip – after pinning the curved edges of the bonnet to that center rectangle, press together both sides of the pinned edge with a hot iron, going carefully around the front and back with the point of the iron. Pressing it helps it lie flat so that your sewing lies neater.
Hello NY Mom –
Thank you for these great tips! I’m sure many of our readers will find them helpful!
-Corinne
The template of the sunbonnet is missing a peace. It is a verry nice sunbonnet and y whant to do it.
Can you send me the 3 trd peace. THANCK
Hi Pascale,
Thanks for writing in! I think that i know what the issue may be. The template is only two pieces. The remaining pieces are rectangles and we provide the measurements for them in the pattern.
I hope that this helps and happy sewing!
Best,
Cassy
The bonnet is great! Thank you for this pattern. If you would like to see how my sunbonnet looks like, this is photo: http://szyciowaprzygoda.blogspot.com/2016/05/czapeczka-baby-sunbonnet-i-fotorelacja.html
Best
Anna
SzyciowaPrzygoda
This is lovely, Anna! Thank you for sharing!
-Corinne
Hi there,
I was wanting to maybe size up when printing and make one of these for my almost 5yo. After measuring her head circumference (19.5″), I am wondering if I should just make the largest size you offer? She is definitely a small 5 yo. Do you think that this will work? Thanks so much!
Hello Tiffany –
This is a great question! Having a 5-year-old myself, I can say that the largest size in this Bonnet is just a tad too small for her. I’ve found that it’s not so much that her head circumference is different, but that her head shape is slightly different (slightly longer and less round). I would recommend adding a little bit of length to the largest size, as well as to the front edge (maybe around 1/4 inch for each). With these changes, you will also want to add about 1/2 inch to the length of the center rectangle.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Thanks so much for these tips! I have seen these on older girls and they look darling and practical. Thank you for your time and beautiful patterns/tutorials. I have used many :).
Thank you, Tiffany! It’s always so nice to hear from our readers. We love to know how our patterns are being used and adapted!
Happy sewing,
-Corinne
This hat is darling! Can’t wait to make it in Liberty fabrics. I sewed a mockup with some fabric from my stash and had the same issue with the back center pieces being too long (12-18 months sz) and I just trimmed it off to be even with the side pieces. I also had the visor pieces measure too long. I will center those next time before pinning and just trim the excess. So the sides turn out the same.
Hi Samantha –
These sound like great fixes! As long as you don’t see any pulling or puckering in the center rectangle, it’s no problem to trim the extra length.
Happy sewing!
-Corinne
These are beautiful bonnets! I see that this pattern is for personal use only. I am looking for a pattern to use to sell bonnets, and I was wondering, would it be possible to purchase this pattern to use?
Hello Kiley –
You are correct, all of our patterns are meant for home use only and we do not offer any licensing options for production. However, I know that many other sewing pattern companies do, so you may have luck with another brand or pattern.
Thank you for writing in, and we really appreciate your interest in this Bonnet!
I’m sorry we can’t be of more help.
-Corinne
Thank you for the reply! I will keep looking! 🙂
Just made this up from of one of my grandma’s vintage petit-point table clothes for my grand daughter’s first birthday. So darling! So special! This bonnet bridges five generations. Thanks so much for this darling and easily made up pattern! I made it in an evening.
Hello Shonna –
I love hearing this! Thank you! I designed this Bonnet to be a classic, heirloom-quality piece for babies, with exactly this type of generation spanning in mind. It is so wonderful to hear of this coming true!
Thank you for writing in!
-Corinne
Just finished making this for my little girl (who is due in six weeks… so a sunbonnet is a must!) and it turned out beautifully. Thanks for the great tutorial – easy to follow for a novice sewer. Gonna go make a matching diaper cover now! 🙂
It would be so helpful to have seam allowance printed on one of the pattern pieces. Like a commercial pattern. So if it’s been awhile since a sewist has made one she doesn’t have to take the time to look it up on this post
Hello M B Pazdernik –
Thank you for this suggestion! We get a lot of questions about seam allowance on our patterns and I think your side of printing it right on the pattern pieces might be just what we need! We will definitely keep this in mind as we develop projects in the future.
Happy sewing,
Corinne
I”m ready to do the finishing on 3. I used white eyelet. All 3 are for great nieces. Adeline will have her first birthday in July; Ameila is 3 months; and the third one will be born in July. So 3 different sizes. I love the pattern and can not wait to see the nieces in their sunbonnets.
Hello Lucinda –
Your hats sound beautiful! What lucky great nieces you have! So glad that you have been pleased with the pattern.
-Corinne
Can ruffle be used for the brim? I’m going to try the pattern soon and would like to make a ruffled variation.
Hello Alice –
This is a great question! I don’t see why you couldn’t add a little gathering to the front visor, and can imagine it could look quite cute! You will just want to cut your own, longer pattern pieces for the Visor, and eliminate the interfacing.
Happy sewing!
-Corinne
Hi!
Ohhh sooo sooo lovley babybonnet❤️.
But where is the middle part on the pattern?
/Ellen
Hi Ellen,
Thank you for writing in! The template is two pieces, the Visor and the Hat Side. There is no template for the center piece. For this piece you’ll measure and cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
I hope that this helps and happy sewing!
Cassy
I love this pattern. I just finished one for my first grand daughter due this Sept. I was just hoping that you may be able to make this post/pattern more compatible with printing. When I attempt to print it in the current setup it will take 18 pages and some are just one photo. I’ve printed my own edited version by copying and pasting and adjusting all of the photos, but it would be FABULOUS to have your version just more printer friendly. Truly this is a jewel of a pattern and I thank you for your efforts and sharing it with all of us. I’m off to make another one…. 😉
Happy Monday!
Hi Judy,
Good news! You can print the pattern without the images and it will be much shorter. To do so, on the desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Click on the “Remove Images” box in the upper right hand corner of the print dialogue. Additionally, if you would like to delete futher parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save, follow the easy on-screen instructions.
I hope that this helps and happy sewing!
Cassy
Thank you so much for this free pattern. It is adorable. I am making one for my granddaughter. Unfortunately, my visor is about 1/2 inch too long. I checked to make sure cuts were on correct line. Not sure want I did wrong. Please help. Thank you.
Hi Terry,
Hmmmm…. perplexing! Is it possible to you used a slightly larger seem allowance than noted? The good news is that you can cut the visor down slightly to make it fit or rip out the seams in the rest of the hat and make them slightly smaller. Either way, I think that the bonnet should still come out lovely!
I hope that this helps and happy sewing!
Cassy
I love this pattern! It’s a quick little project. I’m so excited for my daughter to wear the two bonnets I just whipped up! Would it turn out of I made it without the visor but used every other part of the pattern?
Hi Caroline,
Thank you for your kind words! we’d love to see your finished projects! I am not sure what a bonnet without the visor would look like. We’ve never tried it! If you are looking for a baby hat without a visor, you might want to check out out Winter Baby Bonnet. You could line it with a lawn and use interfacing to give it body.
I hope that this helps and happy sewing!
Cassy
Thank you for this beautiful pattern. I have been making bubble rompers for my granddaughter and needed a bonnet pattern. Yours worked absolutely great with the rompers. I love how it frames the baby’s face.
Hello,
I am wanting to have a go at this pattern and am currently considering what fabrics I might use…just wondering if this pattern is suitable as a reversible bonnet or if the lining side would not be suitable for folding out as the top side?
Thanks for making this a free pattern too, I really appreciate free patterns 🙂
Hi Nicole! Thanks for writing in!
We love the reversibility of this cute hat pattern. We’ve made it in Liberty of London (we’re so in love!) paired with the Cambridge Lawn from Robert Kaufman (which matches the weight of Liberty of London perfectly!). If you’d like to highlight the reversibility, try pairing two Liberty of London patterns. We’ve just posted their new children’s collection which can be viewed here. The possibilities are endless! We hope you’ll send us photos of your Baby Sunbonnet on social media by tagging #purlsohobusyhands.
Thanks, Nicole!
-Keith
hi, its very cute bonnet you made there, but im sorry, maybe its just me, but i can’t seem to find the pattern link, can you show me where it is? thx so much
Hi Sofia,
Thanks for your question! The pattern template can be found her: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Baby_Sun_Bonnet_Template_V2.pdf
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
thank you so much, found it now,gonna make one for my baby, hope it’ll turn out well
With the centre piece – is the grain line facing width ways or length ways?
Also with the ties, should these be cut on the bias?
Thank you!
Hi Justine! Great questions!
For the center piece the grain line runs length wise. The ties for this project were not cut on the bias so as to save a bit on fabric. If you are interested in cutting your strips on the bias, it would only add to the loveliness of the project! But keep in mind – the longer you cut your strips, the longer your ties will be. So by cutting them longer and on the bias – you will need additional yardage than what the pattern specifies. Thanks for writing in and happy sewing!
-Keith
Thank you so much for this free pattern, it is absolutely adorable.
I have already made two of them and will no doubt be making a few more! 🙂
Thank you so much for this gorgeous pattern. I have been looking to make a bonnet for some time but just couldn’t find the right one – until I saw this! I have made two (so far), as you have made the instructions so straightforward and the fact that the bonnet is reversible is an added bonus!
Thank you for your kind words, Judy!
Can you post a video? The directions and pictures are hard for me to understand.
Thank you.
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for your request! Unfortunately we do not have the resources to make a video for this pattern, but we will keep your request in mind for future projects! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Best,
Cassy
Would you please mail the instruction to me…Thanks
Hi Vivian,
Thanks for writing in! All of the instructions for this lovely bonnet are included above. If you are interested in printing the instructions you can do so.
If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello,
Excellent pattern, thank you! I made a gorgeous bonnet for my little one for next summer.
I wanted to let you know the link to the Winter Baby Bonnet project listed in the instructions is broken. I improvised for my project, but also was interested in seeing the Winter Baby Bonnet!
Marie
Hi Marie,
Thank you for making us aware of this! The link should be fixed now and I am including it here for your convenience: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/11/24/corinnes-thread-winter-baby-bonnet/
Happy sewing!
Cassy
Hi,
can u please explain me how to stitch the rectangle piece
Hi, Shanika!
Thank you so much for writing in! With right sides facing, you’ll pin one long edge of the large rectangle to the long outside curve of one of the Hat Sides. Then you will sew around the pinned curve, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Next, cut notches in the seam allowance along the curve. Finally, you’ll repeat with the other Hat Side and the other long side of the rectangle, creating the second Side Seam.
So, essentially the rectangle piece is sewn between the two Head Side pieces. Does that make sense? Please let us know if you have further questions. Again, thank you for writing in!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi there
i love the pattern but please can you let us know what seam allowance you used?
thanks
Lara
Hello, Lara!
Thank you for your question! We used a 1/4-inch seam allowances unless otherwise noted. Please let us know if you have further questions! Thank you for writing in!
Best,
Kumeko
can this be sewed by hand?
Hi T,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern can absolutely be sewn by hand!
Best of luck and happy sewing!
Cassy
Stitching is added to the pattern?? Thankss
Hello, Cusi!
Thank you so much for writing in! I am not certain I understand your question. Are you asking about seam allowance? Or are you asking about what type of stitch we used to construct the sunbonnet? We used a ¼-inch seam allowances unless otherwise noted and a straight stitch to construct the sunbonnet.
Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi there,
Love this pattern and made it successfully prior to the template revision. Since the revision, I had attempted to make it again and had problems with the rectangle side lengths being too long and not matching up with the new head side pattern pieces when pinning. This was probably in 2015. Have you since readjusted the rectangle pattern measurements to match the new bonnet pattern?
Thanks,
Renee
Hi Renee,
Thanks for the comment and sorry we are getting to this so late. We were not aware that there was a revision on this pattern. Could it be that your printer is printing at a higher scale?
-Adam
I have made this several times and can say that I usually pin the beginning and end of stitching line first–then work my way to the middle. Otherwise the curved hat pieces can stretch along the bias and the rectangle piece is too long. When I go back and re-pin making sure not to stretch anything it works. I love this pattern! To save a little time I also just topstitch the bottom edge to close the opening and to secure the pleats.
I found that hand sewing the rectangle to the two side pieces was definitely the way to go. After carefully pinning with LOTS of small appliqué pins–about every quarter inch–I was able to hand piece the 1/4 inch seam without a single tuck or pucker.
Another tip that worked for me: Liberty cotton lawn is very fine and soft. This made it difficult to feed the bonnet ties through the 12mm bias tape maker. The fabric was too floppity! So I sprayed the fabric strips very lightly with spray starch and ironed them dry. After that I was able to slide them through the bias tape maker without a hitch.
Hi Barbara!
Thank you so much for this tip! I am certain lots of folks in our crafting community will find this helpful!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hello! Thank you for the free pattern! This hat is exactly what I was looking for to make my daughter for summer. I’m in the process making it and have come to an issue with the visor being too long. I’ve checked my pattern and even cut out smaller visors on the pattern to see if it would fit the hat but no luck. Am I suppose to pin the visor to the hat a special way? Or is it all suppose to be right at the hats raw edge?
Hi Ariel,
Thanks for writing in! It’s hard to say without the project right in front of me. Could it be that you are pinning the wrong side of the visor to the front of the hat? The visor should be flush with the raw edge. Also, maybe the pattern piece was cut incorrectly. Let me know. I’d be glad to help in any way if you still can’t figure it out.
All the best,
Adam
Hi..cute pattern! I don’t see the darts as being on the pattern. Also the brim of the hat is too long to fit the bonnet. The scales on both are 1″, and I have measured them.. What are the rectangles? I thought I had read the entire tutorial, but pieces are mentioned here that I’m not aware of. Would you please clarify where everything goes, and where the pieces are, as well as where the darts go. Thank you so much!
Hi Linda,
Thanks for writing in! These is an additional piece to the pattern that is not in the printed version as it is a simple rectangle for which a specialized pattern piece is not needed. If you look under the sections titled “PATTERN” you’ll find the instructions for cutting the rectangle under the second image and directly above the third image. It reads,
“Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.”
Cutting out these pieces should result in the brim fitting correctly. Additionally, these are no darts in this lovely little sunbonnet as the curved pieces are eased together as shown in the pinning image above.
I hope that I was able to clear everything up!
Best,
Cassy
Hi I just ran into this same problem. Just move the visor to the other straight edge and you will be golden!
Hello!
In attached instructions I didn’t find rectangle as it in picture above, could add it in instructions?
Thank you!
Hello Nailya!
Thank you for writing in! The instructions for cutting the rectangle are in there, but they can be tricky to find! If you look under the sections titled “PATTERN” you’ll find the instructions for cutting the rectangle under the second image and directly above the third image. It reads,
“Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.”
I hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Best wishes and happy sewing,
Kumeko
Do I need to cut these larger by 1/4″ on each side for a seam allowance, or are the seam allowances already included in the rectangle measurements? Thanks!
Oh, and do I need to include a seam allowance for the bonnet sides? A comment below makes it seem like I don’t, but the instructions said to include one unless it says not to (and the pattern doesn’t say not to). Thanks!
Hi Birch,
Thanks for writing in! The seam allowances are included in the pattern. You will be using a 1/4″ seam allowance when you sew the pieces together but it is already included in the pattern pieces.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Very helpful, thank you!
Hi!
So the seam allowance is included in the pattern, or should I add seam allowance?
Hello Lindis!
Thank you for writing in! The seam allowance is included in the pattern. Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
What are the corresponding head sizes in inches for the month sizes? My daughter has a big head so I can’t go by month.
Hi Birch!
Thank you so much for writing in! The corresponding head sizes are as follows:
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
bosoir, je ne trouve pas le PDF a télécharger. pourriez vous m’aider ?
Merci
Hi there,
You can download the pdf pattern by clicking the “print” icon. At the top left of the popup you can download as pdf. Hope this helps!
-Adam
Pouvez-vous m’envoyer le patron, je ne le trouve pas sur le site il y a le tuto mais je voudrais imprimer le patron.
C’est possible?
Hello Menguy,
Thanks for the question. Thanks for the question. There is an option to download a PDF of the pattern in the pop-up box when you click the print button. You also have the option to print it if you want. Thanks!
-Adam
I sew it and it is beautiful! But I would like a pattern for 5T for my girl!
Hi Cintya,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a sized up pattern at present be we will keep your request in mind for the future!
Best,
Cassy
i really wish there was a video tutorial of this!! hard to understand for someone who is new at sewing. great hat though i wish i could make it.
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for the suggestion! We will keep it in mind for the future!
-Adam
Thank you for the clear and detailed directions. The sun bonnet I made turned out beautifully and was a perfect fit.
I love the bonnet but had trouble attaching the ties so I attached them on the outside by hand and covered the place of attachment with a white pearlized 4 hole button and contrasting thread .
Hello – I just made one of these for my little grand-daughter … OMG, it is so adorable! Thank you for a terrific pattern!
Made 2 of these cute bonnets for friends with little girls. Great step by step instructions. Even a beginner like me could manage this 🙂 Thank you!
Thank you so much for this wonderful free pattern! It is really good for practicing stitching along rounded edges. Thanks to your pictures I noticed that I pinned my pins the wrong way – the way you do it, makes it a whole lot easier to sew rounded edges.
I wondered whether to cut the visor parallel with the grainline. I couldn’t find any comment on the pattern. But maybe it doesn’t matter.
🙂
Hi Betty,
Thank you for the kind comment! Glad you are enjoying the pattern and that it has been a good experience. I suggest you cut the visor on grain (parallel to the selvedge). This is how we did it but you can also cut it on the cross grain. Thanks again!
Adam
I just finished this most adorable hat. Directions were PERFECT. Hat came out perfectly. I made the 6-12 month size.
Thoughts on making this with regular quilting cotton as opposed to “lawn”.
Hi Mary-Ellen,
Thanks for writing in and for the kind words! The main difference between a lawn and a quilting cotton is that lawns are a lot more drapey due to their high thread count. This makes them quite a bit softer and more slinky. For this lovely little bonnet, you can certainly use quilting cotton as a little bit of structure is wanted to make the brim act as sun protection!
Happy sewing!
Cassy
I just finished making the so cute sun bonnet. Thank you very much. It was quick, easy, and the tutorial helped a lot.
Brilliant pattern! Thank you xx
Just finish it and it is perfect! I used regular cotton and made it reversible! Instructions are easy to follow for a begginner like me! Thanks
Hi 🙂 I am planning on making the 18 – 24 months size for my 18 month old son. I am measuring out the bonnet pieces to make the middle section and I measured the side bonnet pieces around the curved back, from base of neck to the crown of the forehead area.. The measurement called for in the square piece is 3 3/4″ x 12 3/4″ but when I measured the side bonnet pieces this would not be enough fabric to make it from the top of the forehead area to the base of the neck on the side piece. The 18-24 months size piece measures at 13 1/4″. I did print the paper out correctly as I have measured the little 1″ test square. I am wondering if I should go ahead and cut the middle square fabric at 3 3/4″ x 13 1/4″ or if I should cut it as the directions say at 3 3/4″ x 12 3/4″ even though it is not actually long enough. Is the middle section supposed to be shorter? Thank you and I hope this isn’t confusing! I tried to be as specific as possible 🙂
Hi Erica,
Thanks for writing in! That is curious indeed. We just printed out the pattern in the shop and measured it and it is coming out to be 12 3/4″. However, if you are getting a larger measurement, I would suggest cutting to that measurement as it will fit your hat better.
Please do let us know how it turns out!
Cassy
I just wanted to say that you are incredibly patient and good-natured about answering everyone’s questions/ responding to requests. Thanks for sharing this adorable pattern.
Hi Jen,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it!
Best,
Cassy
Hi,
I sent you a comment asking for help to download the pattern as I sent it to you my printer kicked in and the pattern printed. Sorry to have bothered you.
Hello Terry,
I’m so happy to hear it! Let us know if you have any other questions.
Warmly,
Marilla
Hello,
I love your bonnet and pattern as many friends of mine do.
So I got the idea to duplicate and sell the hat in small amounts. Is this possible?
Cheers
Julia
Hello Julia,
Thank you so much for your interest in our Baby Sunbonnet pattern. Unfortunately, all items made from our patterns cannot be sold. All of our patterns are copyrighted and are intended for personal home use only. We hope you understand.
Thank you for getting in touch! Let me know if you have any further question.
Warmly,
Marilla
This was very easy to follow and turned out great! I made sure to pin a lot (I did about every 1/4″) when stitching the rounded edges as noted in the pattern and did not have any problems. I used satin ribbon for the ties and it worked great. I made this for my 16 month old daughter and it fit perfectly! Thanks so much for the free pattern!
Hello,
I’m just pulling my supplies together to make one of these. I can’t seem to source the Kaufman Cambridge lawn anywhere in the U.K. What do you suggest I use instead for the lining?
Many thanks, Emmy
Hi Emmylou,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly use another lawn in place of the Kaufman Cambridge. We also carry a lovely lawn by Liberty of London that can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/plain-dyed-tana-lawn.html
Best,
Cassy
Loved this pattern- worked like a charm and is SO CUTE! Thanks so much.
I made the 18-24 mo size last year for my granddaughter. It was beautiful and both mom and baby loved it. My daughter-in-law would like me to make another one to fit the baby who is now almost 3. Any ideas of how I can adjust the pattern to make it a size or two bigger?
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a sized up pattern at present be we will keep your request in mind for the future!
Best,
Cassy
I have a quick question regarding trimming the 1/4″ off of the straight edge of the interfacing for the visor. In the photos, even after trimming there is still a bit of a straight edge perpendicular to the trimmed edge, but based on my pattern pieces, after cutting the 1/4″ off I’m left with just a point. Is this correct? I did check that my pattern is printed to the right size based on the 1″ scale. Thank you for your help!
Hi Katy,
technically it should have a straight edge, that part is then sewn in with the seam allowance. Since you have a point, You should be fine, you are using a fusible interfacing so it will stay secure on the lining fabric.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
I have tried opening and downloading the hat (as well as other patterns on this site) and for some reason only two pages download, meaning I am missing a few pages! I can only see the side panel and the visor no matter how I open it! Has anyone else presented this problem to you? Thanks so much! – Lindsey
Hi Lindsey,
Thanks for writing in! The pattern here is only 2 pieces, the visor and the sides. There is an additional piece to the pattern that is not in the printed version as it is a simple rectangle for which a specialized pattern piece is not needed. If you look under the sections titled “PATTERN” you’ll find the instructions for cutting the rectangle under the second image and directly above the third image. It reads,
“Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.”
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I just purchased fabric to make this tomorrow.. would the finished bonnet be reversible if I were to use two patterned fabrics? I am new to sewing so I apologize if this is a silly question!
Hi Lauren,
This is not a silly answer, you could definitely make this reversible if you used another patterned fabric, that would be adorable.
Enjoy your day,
Melissa
Hello! Thank you for the beautiful and well-written patterns you share! I have made several of these bonnets so far, and I keep running into the same frustrating problem. My lining layer is too big to fit well without rumpling the outside of the bonnet! Am I doing soemthing wrong? Has anyone else had this problem? Should I trim the lining pieces a bit or just sew with a tiny bit bigger of a seam allowance? Thank you!
Hi Alex,
Thanks for writing in! Oh dear! I am not sure what could be happening! The lining should fit snuggly in with the outside of the hat. You can certainly try cutting it a tiny bit smaller (I’d try 1/8″ smaller to start) and see if that helps!
Best,
Cassy
Just love the Baby Sunbonnet made my 10th hat from this pattern for my best friend’s two grandbabies! My great nieces all have them as well! Very similar to a pattern from the 40’s my mum gave me for a boy’s corduroy hat.
I love this pattern. Thank you so much for making this pattern and tutorial. I want to try it soon. It looks like it could be easily made as a reversible bonnet.
I finished making the bonnet today, using leftover fabric from the quilt I’ve made for my soon-to-arrive granddaughter. It came together beautifully, and I’m so pleased. I would suggest lightly marking the center of the visor and center pieces to make it easier to match them. Thanks for the lovely pattern!
I’m having zero success with the strings. When I put the right sides together andthen flip it, the strings are now inside the bonnet. I’m thinking I didn’t understand the pattern correctly? I put the strings on before sewing the two fabrics together
Hi Kristina,
Thanks for writing in and I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties! The strings are attached by sandwiching them between the right sides of the bonnet. Here we have attached them to the right side of the outer fabric and then sandwich the right side of the inner fabric on top of the right side of the outer fabric. For easy of sewing, these are then flipped so that the wrong side of the outer fabric is on the outside and the wrong side of the inner fabric is on the inside with the strings sandwiched between these.
I hope that this helps and please do not hesitate to reach out!
Cassy
Thanks so much for the easy to follow pattern! Im very much a beginner at sewing and to actually have finished it on my own was very rewarding! thanks heaps. 🙂
Is the seam allowance taken away from the given pattern, or do I have to add tht much seam allowance TO the given pattern?
Will this bonnet still be good enough without the visor? Or will the top part of the bonnet be too short for the baby’s head?
Hi Lena,
Thanks for writing in! The seam allowances are included in the pattern! I do think that without the visor the bonnet would end a little too short on the head and make look a touch awkward. You may want to look at the Winter Baby Bonnet which does not have a visor and is quite sweet on a little baby head!
Best,
Cassy
Thanks for this wonderful pattern! Easy instructions and brilliant finished bonnet.
I’d love to be able to upload a photo of my baby blue seersucker and patterned peach cotton (ladybirds and flowers). My granddaughter looks lovely in it!
Hi Jan,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are always happy to hear when the items made are loved!
Best,
Cassy
Hello! Thanks for this cute pattern. I hope you can clarify the tuck at the neckline for me. I don’t want to complete the project without understanding. Is the “tuck” picked up from the seam so that the seam folds over? Or does it matter as long as there is a tuck in the same place on both sides? Also, when you say to stitch 1/4”, is that along the neck ? Or do you mean along the neck and then up the fold on the main part of the bonnet as well? Thanks again!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! For the final fold at the nape of the neck, you will be folding bottom seam to bottom seam towards the visor. This just nips the neckline in a little and helps the bonnet stay on the head. I find that the picture in this section helps to illustrate it. You may want to blow it up a little bit by using Command + on a Mac or Control + on a PC.
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
When is the interfacing for the lining attached? Immediately following the interfacing attachment for the visor?
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for writing in! For this lovely pattern, we only using interfacing for the visor and not for the lining or body of the bonnet. We think that this makes the bonnet a bit more soft with only the visor really needing the additional stability!
Best,
Cassy
The visor is too big and measured it several times. Either the pattern posted is wrong. I printed the pictures, etc. Some of the information is confusing to say the least.
Hi!
I am sorry to hear that you are finding this pattern confusing! The visor should fit correctly. There is an additional piece to the pattern that is not in the printed version as it is a simple rectangle for which a specialized pattern piece is not needed. If you look under the sections titled “PATTERN” you’ll find the instructions for cutting the rectangle under the second image and directly above the third image. Cutting out these pieces should result in the visor fitting correctly.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you
For the final folds at the nape of the neck, do I stitch only on the outside of the bonnet, or do I stitch both on the inside and out? Thanks!
Hi Jana,
Thanks for writing in! For the final fold in the nape of the neck, you will see through all layers of fabric!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I love this bonnet.
I have found that the given measurement for the middle rectangle piece is TOO LONG.
So, when I reduce the length of that rectangle by one inch on the largest size it then fits the bonnet side pieces.
So for the 18-24 months I reduced the length from 12 3/4 inches down to 11 3/4 inches and it worked out to fit better.
Thanks for a lovely pattern.
Hi Jan,
Thanks for sharing your experience! We have made several of the large and found that the middle rectangle worked for us but we are all individuals and different things work for each of us! We are sure that others will appreciate your experience!
Best,
Cassy
For what it’s worth, I had the same observation with the 12-18 month hat. When I cut 1/2 inch off the center panel, it fit perfectly.
Hi
Absolutely love this bonnet and have made it for my grandaughter but my niece would love one for her 2-3 year old, would you have any suggestion on the sizing to make the pattern bigger
Many thanks
Fiona
Hi Fiona,
Thanks for writing in! At present we only have this pattern available in 0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months. Corinne has recommended trying adding a little bit of length to the largest size, as well as to the front edge (maybe around 1/4 inch for each). With these changes, you will also want to add about 1/2 inch to the length of the center rectangle.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi Cassy
Many thanks for you reply, i’ll try that.
Fiona 🙂
Hello. I thought to sew this hood, but I do not understand the unit of measurement. I’m used to measuring in centimeters. Can I ask to get the measurements on the rectangle in cm? Thank you for the pattern. gorgeous hat!
Hanne
Hi Hanne,
To make the sun bonnet you will need 22.9 cm of fabric. The pattern does have a template that you can download to use to cut the pieces of fabric out.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
Thank you! Sorry for my english. I have printed out the template, but the one rectangle part was not included. This you give the measurement on your site, but because I use centimeter, I dont understand the size on the middle part.
Thank you for your time.
Hanne
Hi Hanne,
Thanks for writing in! For the rectangular piece, you will cut one 8.89 x 24.13 (8.89 x 26.035, 9.525 x 28.575, 9.525 x 31.75, 9.525 x 32.385) cm from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
When I need to translate a pattern from metric to US imperial, I like to use Google’s conversion tools. I type “convert cm to inches” into Google and a purpose built calculator will appear. You can certainly do the same thing in reverse to convert all of the measurements you seek into metric!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi thanks for sharing such a beautiful pattern with us, i just wondered if i wanted too, would it suit as a brimless bonnet without the peak or would i have to make any adjustments ?
Many Thanks
Jane
Hi Jane,
Thank you for your kind words! I am not sure what a bonnet without the visor would look like. We’ve never tried it! If you are looking for a baby hat without a visor, you might want to check out out Winter Baby Bonnet. You could line it with a lawn and use interfacing to give it body.
Best,
Cassy
Many thanks for your reply i’ll try that out !
Jane 🙂
Hi, I just had a baby girl and can’t wait to make her a lovely bonnet. I’m new in sewing land and was wondering if this could work as a reversible bonnet? Thanks for this beautiful pattern!!
Hi Alinka,
Congratulations! We love the reversibility of this cute hat pattern. We’ve made it in Liberty of London (we’re so in love!) paired with the Cambridge Lawn from Robert Kaufman (which matches the weight of Liberty of London perfectly!). If you’d like to highlight the reversibility, try pairing two Liberty of London patterns.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Awesome! 🙂 Thanks a lot for the fabric suggestions. Can’t wait to finish it!
Thanks so much for this pattern! I am a new sewer and am excited to experiment with this! I was hoping to make a classic (brimless style) bonnet. Could I just leave the brim off and then add bias tape to finish off the edges? Would I need to change the shape of the bonnet or just leave it as is? Thanks so much for your help!
Hi Robyn,
Thank you for your kind words! I am not sure what this bonnet would look like without the visor. We’ve never tried it! If you are looking for a baby hat without a visor, you might want to check out out Winter Baby Bonnet. You could line it with a lawn and use interfacing to give it body.
Best,
Cassy
robin, did you try it without the visor? if so, how did it turn out? I’m curious and want to try it myself.
Hello,
I am in the process of making this adorable bonnet. I do have a question though …….for the hat (head) portion, do you put interfacing on the exterior and the interior fabrics or just one?
Thanks for the great pattern!
Hi Laura,
Thanks for writing in! For this lovely bonnet, the interfacing will be applied just to the lining fabric of the visor!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
I am trying to make my baby the 6-12 month size bonnet. For the rectangle piece, which length should I use?
Hi Laurin,
Thanks for reaching out! For the 6-12 month size, the rectangle will be 3 ¾ by 11 ¼ inches!
Best,
Cassy
I found the center rectangle piece were too short for 6-12m side pieces.
Could you please help?
Thanks!
Hi Roxanne,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend checking that your pattern piece turned out the correct size by making sure the printed square measures 1″ exactly. If the pattern piece printed correctly and the center piece is only a little short, you probably need to ease it a bit more around the curve of the side pieces. I often find it helpful to line up the top and bottom edges first, then gradually work my way toward the center using lots of pins to get everything distributed as evenly as possible.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
From what I can tell, does only the visor have interfacing, the hat does not? If so, have you ever put interfacing in both the visor and hat area?
Thank you.
Hi Jane,
Thanks for writing in! For this lovely little bonnet, we used interfacing only for the visor to help keep its shape. The Body of the hat really does not need it as wearing the bonnet maintains the shape while on the head and keeps it soft and pliable! You can certainly add interfacing to the body if you would like but we have not tested it out.
Happy sewing!
Cassy
j’aimerais beaucoup faire ce chapeau (pour 6 mois) mais impossible de télécharger le patron ! pouvez-vous m’aider ? merci !
Hi Irene,
Thanks for writing in! I believe you are asking for help downloading the pattern. If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
What’s the center piece measurements the hate sides measurement? I always have trouble getting that
Hi Stephany,
Thanks for reaching out! For the middle panel of this lovely sunbonnet, you will want to cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi! I’m a beginner at sewing and Im having a hard time sewing the visor. I don’t really understand the directions well.. do you have a video tutorial of this? – Thanks!
Hi Allison,
Welcome to the world of sewing! While we do not have a video for this portion of the pattern, we are always happy to answer questions to try to help! Where on the visor sewing are you? Do you have some specific questions about this section? I’d be happy to try and help!
Best,
Cassy
In the PDF pattern the rectangle for the 12-18 month size is measured at 3 3/4 by 14 1/2 inches, but in the text instructions on this page the rectangle is measured at 3 3/4 by 12 1/2 inches. Have I misunderstood a direction or is one of these measurements incorrect?
Thank you!
🙂
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for writing in! For this pattern, the rectangle that you will need to cut is not included in the template but rather the measurements to cut it are included above. For the 12-18 month size, this will be a 3 ¾ by 12 ½ inch rectangle!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you so much for this sweet pattern and concise tutorial! I made a newborn size this morning for our upcoming spring baby and it’s just the cutest little thing. My husband loves it too. Thanks again! 🙂
Do you have a hack to add elastic to the back of this instead of the pleats?
Hi Brodie,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we do not have instructions for adding elastic to this pattern; however, if you want to take a stab at it yourself, I think the easiest way might be to create the elastic casing after turning the completed hat right side out, right at the end of the “Attach The Outer Hat and Lining” section in the instructions. I would leave the entire back of the hat open when sewing the lining and outer hat together, and then create the casing and insert the elastic before hand stitching the opening shut.
I hope that helps! Best of luck!
Julianna
Thank you for sharing such a fab free pattern! I’ve been looking for something like this for my baby girl to wear during our holiday in Portugal. 🙂
Kind regards!
Can you please tell me the finished bonnet measurements in inches?
Hello Lora,
Thank you for reaching out! The measurements for the bonnet’s head circumferences are as follows;
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
We also measured the sample we have in the shop, which is the size 18-24 months and got approximate measurements.
– Height from bottom seam to highest point: 8.25″
– Width at bottom seam: 5.75″
– W at widest point (it was right about in the middle of the bonnet): 9.75″
I hope this is useful to you and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy sewing!
-Marilla
Hi, do you have sizing information as to how to hat fits the various months sizes? for example, head circumference of 19 inches for 12 months + etc. I would hate to make a hat and have it be too small or too big. Thanks
Hi Phyllis,
Thanks for writing in! Although there is a little wiggle room in the sizing, we intend for the bonnet to fit the following head circumferences:
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi, I love this bonnet. I was just wondering, if I wanted to sew a classic bonnet without the brim, could I just leave that piece out and finish it off with a trim or would that be a completely different pattern? ?
Hi Medeah,
Thanks for writing in! I think a brimless bonnet with a hint of lace or another trim peeking out would be darling! You may wish to take a look at our Winter Baby Bonnet pattern for a bit more guidance – although the ties and overall fit are slightly different due to the different fabric, you can see that the front edge of the Winter Baby Bonnet is slightly curved to frame baby’s face. I would recommend adding this curved edge to the Baby Sunbonnet pattern if you are omitting the brim to make sure the bonnet doesn’t sit too far back on the baby’s head.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi Julianna,
Thank you so much for your feedback and also the link to the winter bonnet. I will definitely give it a go and let’s see what will come out of it. ?
Hello,
can you specify to me if the boss understands the values seams or if it is necessary to add them
thank you for this nice model
l boutry
Hi Boutry,
Thanks for writing in and for the kind words! All seam allowances are already included in this pattern so you do not have to add them yourself.
Best,
Julianna
Thank you for the bonnet pattern! It turned out well! I hope my daughter, and grand-daughter (6 mos.) like it!
Hello 🙂 I’m making this lovely bonnet for my daughter to wear on our national day but have a question. The instructions say to use 1/4 seam allowences. Is the 1/4 included in the pattern template, or should I add this when cutting the fabric? This also goes for the middle section regtangles.
I’m very greatful for any help!
Miriam
Hi Miriam,
Thanks for reaching out! Seam allowances are included in all of our patterns and templates, so you can cut them without adding anything.
Best,
Julianna
I can’t find the link to download the bonnet pattern. And I found the winter pattern link but it wouldn’t work. I’m trying to download to my phone.
Hello Lillian,
Thank you for reaching out!
If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope this helps and let us know if you continue to have issues.
Happy Sewing,
Marilla
Hello there,
Newbie sew-er here! I love the pattern, and have made two bonnets in the past, but can’t remember what I did in the past (or if it was correct!) When you say “use” a 1/4″ seam allowance, do you mean add 1/4″ beyond the existing pattern (therefore cutting it out larger) or to cut it out the exact size of the pattern and sew it 1/4″ away from the edge? Hope this makes sense! Looking forward to your reply. Thanks again for the gorgeous pattern!
Kate
Hi Kate,
Thanks for reaching out and welcome to the world of sewing! Seam allowances are included in all of our patterns and templates, so you can cut them without adding anything, and then sew 1/4″ away from the edge.
Best of luck and happy sewing!
Julianna
Has anyone top stitched this fantastic bonnet? I made my first on the other day and have 4 more cut out. But thinking top stitching might take it over the edge! ( Into wonderful places!) Thoughts?
Hi Laura,
What a great idea! Although we haven’t tried it ourselves, I think top stitching could add an even cleaner finish or some fun opportunities for decorative edges! Please let us know how it turns out!
Best,
Julianna
Can’t seem to find the seam allowance anywhere for this pattern?
Hi Jordan,
Thanks for writing in! All seam allowances are already included in the template, and when sewing, you will use a 1/4″ seam allowance unless otherwise noted.
Happy sewing!
Julianna
I am a quilter and am very new to sewing clothes of any kind. I thought this would be beyond my reach, but having finally gotten a GIRL after four boys, I knew I had to try. Let me just say, after your tutorial and one perfectly adorable bonnet, this girl child of mine will now be a bonnet baby. Thank you!!
Hello Chrissy,
Thank you for writing us and congratulations! I’m so happy to hear you had such great success with this pattern!
Happy Sewing,
Marilla
Love these bonnets. Thank you so much for sharing your talents.
Hello! I was wondering if I would be able to make bonnets from your pattern to sell at a local farmer’s market? I’d of course give you the pattern credit!
Hello Mckenzie,
Thank you for your interest in our patterns! While we’re happy you like our Baby Sunbonnet, our patterns and designs are copyrighted and are for home use only. This means that you can’t use our patterns to make things for sale. We hope you understand!
Thank you for getting in touch!
-Marilla
Hello!
I LOVE IT! thank you so much!!
I’m asked to do it for little girls and their mama. 10 and 6 years old. I have no idea how to modify the pattern for their respective sizes.
Would you help me?
Thank you so much!
Hi Maud,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we do not have a pattern for a larger version of this bonnet; however, if you would like to try grading it up yourself, I would suggest sewing a muslin first and adding a bit of length to the largest size, as well as to the front edge (maybe around 1/2 to 1 inch to start). With these changes, you will also want to add about 1 to 1 1/2 inches to the length of the center rectangle. It may take a bit of trial and error but once you have figured out the grading for the 6 year old size, it should be fairly straightforward to size up to 10 years and adult!
Best of luck and happy sewing!
Julianna
This is so helpful, thank you! I just made one in the 6-12 month size, and my mom liked it so much she asked me to make one for her friend’s 8-year-old granddaughter. I’m going to try sizing up per your suggestions here.
Love the bonnets! Thank you so much for the pattern! The lining gives it such a great finished look !
I just made bonnets for my 2 Granddaughters, who will both celebrate their first Pioneer day (July 24) this year. One will be one month old and one will be one year old. Thank you for your generous expertise!
This is too cute, thanks for the wonderful tutorial! We have two brand new baby girls in my family and I am having a lot of fun sewing little dresses and accessories. This bonnet will be perfect! Thank you.
Hello, I am loving this pattern and am mid way through sewing it for my six month old, but I have run into an issue. When I went to pin the visor portion to the edge of the outer portion of the hat it is much too long. I rechecked my 1 inch squares on the printout and it is printed to the correct size. Am I missing something? Should I just trim off the excess and carry on? I really hope I can fix this because it’s looking so great otherwise. Thank you!
Hi Halley,
Thanks for reaching out! I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties! The edges of the visor should match up with the body of the hat. Generally when we have heard of this problem in the past, it has been due to the middle rectangle that goes between the two sides of the hat being missing. This rectangle is an additional piece to the pattern that is not in the printed version as it is a simple rectangle for which a specialized pattern piece is not needed. If you look under the sections titled “PATTERN” you’ll find the instructions for cutting the rectangle under the second image and directly above the third image. It reads,
“Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.”
Cutting out these pieces should result in the brim fitting correctly. Additionally, these are no darts in this lovely little sunbonnet as the curved pieces are eased together as shown in the pinning image above.
If you have cut and sewn the rectangle in place, it may be possible that the seam allowances that you used were too great. Here we used just a 1/4″ seam allowance.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I love this bonnet pattern. Thank you. I’ve just made one for a grand-nephew but as a preemie, even the smallest size is too big. How would I go about cutting the pattern down further? Any suggestions. Thank you,
Hi Gweneth,
Thanks for reaching out! Congratulations on your new grand nephew! Unfortunately, we do not have instructions to size this pattern down. You could try printing the template at less than 100%. This may take a bit of trial and error to get a size that will work for you but if you are up for a bit of a challenge, it could be a great project!
Best,
Cassy
This is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing! I purchased a pattern for a bonnet, and your tutorial is so much easier and clearer, which I appreciate so much as a novice. Additionally, I have never seen the bias tape maker and it’s amazing! I’m so impressed by it!
Thank you so much for this great pattern. I’ve made it three times, most recently to make a super cute dragon Halloween costume for my son. I made it in plain green Kona cotton, added googly eyes on the seams right at the front of the head, glued felt nostrils onto the brim and sewed felt teeth into the outer brim seam. Then made triangle scales in a bright batik, running from crown to nape (hand-sewn on). Highly recommend! I think it would work for any kind of snouty animal.
Hello! Thanks for this bonnet.
I have a problem with the central piece. I cut 3 1/2 by 10 1/4 for the size 3-6 months and the rectangle is too short. Is it normal?
I pin from the top of the bonnet to the nape of the neck, but it’s about 1 inch missing.
Can you help me ? thank you
(Google translate, I hope everything is understandable)
Hi Jeanne,
Thanks for reaching out! In the past we have heard from folks who have found the middle panel too long and those who found it too short. We have found that this largely has to do with easing the panel around the round side panels. This can be a bit of a challenge and if an extra inch helps, you can certainly add and inch to the center to panel to make it work for you!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
thank you very much for your sharing.
I translated the tutorial into French. I can send it to you if you’re interested
thanks again
Just finished making the bonnet is absolutely gorgeous, easy instructions.
Thank you?
I’m not able to make the link to the pattern work. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for reaching out! Many of our readers have had this same issue. We have found that the secret is to first download the pattern and then print it. Rather than simply clicking the link and opening the PDF in a browser window, you should click on the pattern link using the “right click” or “control click” option on your mouse or keyboard. This will give you the option to “Download the linked file.” Once the file is downloaded, it should print like a charm!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
This such an adorable hat! Beautiful in its simplicity. It’s a great scrap-buster also. I used a small piece of organic linen for the inside and a cotton print on the outside.
Just made two of these for my fair skinned baby girl. She will be protected from the intense west Texas sun while simultaneously looking adorable! Thank you for the pattern! It worked perfectly.
This pattern is so lovely, I’ve just made my first one without the visor and it looks so beautiful. Love that the pattern makes the bonnet reversible. Next one ill try with the Visor, Thank you so much. Tiffany-Anne
I was sent an email with this precious sunbonnet as a free pattern, but I cannot get the template to pull up so I can download. Help!!!
Hi Teresa,
Thanks for reaching out! You can find the link to download the template in the Materials section of the pattern above, or by clicking right here!
Happy stitching!
Julianna
I and determined to develop more skills at sewing, and this was the perfect project to jump off with. Thank you so very much, it turned out absolutely lovely!
-Alicia
How should I press my side seams? Open, to the side, or not at all? Thanks!
Hi Maggie,
Thanks for reaching out! We pressed the seams to one side, all towards the center of the hat, except in a few spots, such as attaching the visor, that have specific pressing instructions.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi! I’m wondering if you have approx head circumferences to match the sizes? I am planning some for a friend whose 6 mo old has hearing aids and recently started pulling them out. She only gave me his head circumference and we live too far away for trial and error! Thank you for the pattern!!
Hi Grace,
Thanks for reaching out! The measurements for the bonnet’s head circumferences are as follows;
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
We also measured the sample we have in the shop, which is the size 18-24 months and got approximate measurements.
– Height from bottom seam to highest point: 8.25″
– Width at bottom seam: 5.75″
– W at widest point (it was right about in the middle of the bonnet): 9.75″
I hope that helps!
Julianna
This is a great project!
I made this out of scraps, and it turned out great!
I love love love love it! It is perfect and my daughter looks so cute. Thank you!!!
Thank you for your pattern and instructions. I made one for a friend’s newborn granddaughter. It only took me a few hours from start to finish. It is beautiful!
This hat is so adorable. It’s probably the best thing I’ve sewn. However I will chime in and say that some of the measurements weren’t accurate so I had to adjust the length of the hat center strip and even though I made the second size up, I had to use the smallest brim dimensions. Other than that thanks so much, keep them coming!
I had this same problem with the rim and the 1” square is correct on both of my printed sheets and I checked that it was 1”
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for writing in! It looks like you may have already fixed this issue, but we usually find that when the brim piece is too long it has been due to the middle rectangle that goes between the two sides of the hat being missing. This rectangle is an additional piece to the pattern that is not in the printed version as it is a simple rectangle for which a specialized pattern piece is not needed. If you look under the sections titled “PATTERN” you’ll find the instructions for cutting the rectangle under the second image and directly above the third image. It reads,
“Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.”
Cutting out these pieces should result in the brim fitting correctly.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
ah, I had this happen and it was bc i was missing the 3.5” strip
I’m having this same problem. My center strip and brim are too long. I had to trim and adjust. I’m hoping it isn’t noticeable when I’m done.
Hi Mikayla,
Thanks for reaching out! In the past we have heard from folks who have found the middle panel too long and those who found it too short. We have found that this largely has to do with easing the panel around the round side panels. This can be a bit of a challenge and if you need to adjust the length slightly, it shouldn’t be a problem at all! If the brim is too long, it may be possible that the seam allowances that you used to sew the middle rectangle to the two sides of the bonnet were too great. Here we used just a 1/4″ seam allowance.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi Julianna,
First, thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern. I know that this may be a given for most sewers, however for us newbies this hint is imperative. The rectangle must be cut on the cross grain, to fit perfectly. I learned this the hard way. Cutting the rectangle on the straight of grain does not conform to the curve and has no give, thus the rectangle is slightly short and ill-fitting. If cut on the cross grain the piece has give and when pinned in place, fits perfectly. After clipping the curve the seam lays beautifully.
Justina
Hi Justina,
Thanks for the great tip! While many sewists have been able to get the center panel to fit when it is cut on the grain, cutting it on the cross grain is certainly an option to make it a bit easier to ease into place!
Warmly,
Julianna
As I long time seamstress, I found that the center seam fit the side better if you place the pins on the hat piece and was in the fullness of the center rectangle.
Came across this pattern on Pintrest and I love it! Thank you for sharing. I’ve made several for my granddaughter in varying sizes and they are adorable and so easy to sew.
Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for your free pattern, I have searched the web for a free pattern on bonnets and thank goodness for you corinne.
I knit and sew for little Angels and donate to hospitals, I needed a bonnet pattern to go with an Angel Gown I made and I came across you site, this bonnet will be perfect. Thank you again Pat x
I love this pattern but, as with most hats for my grandaughter, I am at a loss for what size to make. Even though she is just 6 months old, she has a 17″ head! The cute little bonnets I make her almost fit me! Can anyone tell me the finished dimensions for the sizes of this pattern?
Hi MamaLeasa,
Thank you for reaching out! The measurements for the bonnet’s head circumferences are as follows;
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I took a sewing class years ago when my children were little. It was a knit sewing class and the instructor made the following statement – a baby’s head circumference is going to be about the same circumference as an adult – perhaps that is why her bonnets almost fit you!! Your little one is perfectly normal!!
I’m not sure if you will still be answering comments on this but…
Thank you for a lovely free pattern! I’m new to sewing and have managed to make two of these bonnets for a friend’s baby, and on the whole they look great!
There are only 2 things I struggled with:
1. the pleats at the back – with the cotton lining I used & the Liberty fabric, and the internal seams at the edges, the small pleat folds are very thick and I’m struggling to sew them neatly and not tear a hole in the outer fabric (and I’m not sure of the difference between a ladder and slip stitch?).
2. When edge stitching the ties I found it very difficult to sew their ends (kept bunching under the foot), and do you back stich these stitches /how does one finish the stitches? (I imagine the child will suck on the ends/knots may loosen over time)
Any advice on these two points?
Many thanks!
Hi ES,
Thanks for reaching out! I am happy to help!
I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties with the pleats. It sounds like you used the same fabrics that we did. We did not find the result to be too bulky. We do have instructions for the ladder stitch in the “Finish” section on the Winter Baby Bonnet. We also have a handy tutorial for the slip stitch that can be found here. I am also not sure what might be causing holes here. Hand stitching should be quite gentle and help prevent holes. Have you tried switching to a new needle? A fresh sharp needle should have no drag through the fabric. Additionally, a hand sewing needle might help as they are on the thinner side and should help as well.
For the ties, I also find it helpful to hand stitch them if they are getting caught in my machine. Sometimes small pieces work in the machine and other times they get caught up just like you describe! A good hand stitch (perhaps a back stitch) will give you a strong finish that should stand up to little mouths!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Just finished this hat – it is so cute! Directions were clear and accurate. Had no problems with measurements, everything worked great. Thank you so much for making your patterns available for free! Btw, I love your store.
So I let it be known I was making baby bonnets again for some new little ones and found out one of the lot I made for my great niece (with matching sun dress) when she was 1 has had the back pleats let out and she still likes to wear it at age 5 when at the cottage on Lake Ontario because “it keeps my ears warm when the wind blows hard and keeps the sun out of my eyes”. Nice to know such a simple bonnet to sew gives lasting enjoyment and service!
Just curious, why is the little pleat made at the end? Would it not be possible to do it on both outer and lining before joining them?
Thanks
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for writing in! This is an interesting question! While I cannot speak to why we opted for this when we originally designed this lovely little bonnet, I suspect that we found it a bit easier to be more symmetrical by doing it this way rather than on both layers on both sides before assembling them. That said, there is no reason that you could not make the pleats before assembly. Just be sure that they match up so that the hat lays nice and flat at the pleat sections!
Best,
Cassy
Purl, you post the sweetest free patterns. They’re always classy and classic and adorable. I don’t knit, I sew, but you make me want to knit. 🙂 Thanks for all the cuties!
Adorable! Just finished it. Would it be wrong to wake my sleeping baby to try it on? JK! I can’t wait for her to try it on! Thank you for the cute pattern!
I can’t see where to download the pattern for the baby sunbonnet on the website. Can you please help.
Thank you.
Ray Viola
Hello Raymond,
Thank you for reaching out! The link to the download is the last item under the materials list. If all else fails you can download here!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
fabulous baby costume design. it preety and stylish creatives. love your thought.
I love this pattern. Made one for my daughter and it’s adorable. I’m in the process of making another. I can’t find my interfacing and won’t have time to get more. Will it work without it?
Thanks!
Hi Katie,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! You can certainly omit the interfacing if you prefer. This will give you a less structured brim that may not hold in place when worn. The interfacing acts as structure to keep the brim up and protect the face from the sun.
If you don’t have interfacing at home, you can replace the interfacing with a slightly stiff piece of fabric if you have it. While you will not be able to iron it in, you can baste it in and when all the parts are sewn, remove the basting.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Where is the pattern piece to cut the hat ties?
HI Shelia,
Great question! For the middle stripe and the ties of this hat, there are no pattern pieces rather we list rectangles to cut for each of these. Those measurements can be found above under the “Cut” heading!
I hope that this helps!
Casst
I am confused. Where does the 3.5in rectangle go? the pretty pattern is so busy, i feel silly that i can’t figure it out.
can you please clear that up for me?
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out! I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties! The rectangle is sewn between the two sides of the hat. It will become the middle of the hat going from the middle of the forehead down to the middle of the back of the head. Under the section “Piece the Outer Hat”, the directions read “With right sides facing, pin one long edge of the large rectangle to the long outside curve of one of the Hat Sides”. That is to say, that you pin the side of the rounded side piece to this middle rectangle and then repeat on the other side! This will also be repeated with the lining!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
Wow!! tried so hard to follow the directions it seem to be missing a few steps or skip over things to do . I never did figure out what to do with the 3 1/2 by 12 rectangles of both inside & outside fabric ??
My husband is great understanding directions and it even had him stumped a few times. Need to have better & full instructions, I did figure it out my way and some of your . and it turned out good .
HI Brenda,
Thanks for reaching out! I am sorry to hear that you had difficulties! The rectangle is sewn between the two sides of the hat. It will become the middle of the hat going from the middle of the forehead down to the middle of the back of the head. Under the section “Piece the Outer Hat”, the directions read “With right sides facing, pin one long edge of the large rectangle to the long outside curve of one of the Hat Sides”. That is to say, that you pin the side of the rounded side piece to this middle rectangle and then repeat on the other side! This will also be repeated with the lining!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
Hiya,
Just one question before I start cutting 0-3 month size: when you say ‘use 1/4 inch seam allowance unless otherwise noted’, do you mean that I should add a 1/4 inch when I cut or that you have already included a 1/4 inch for seam in pattern?
Really excited to make this!
Many thanks
Hi Tanyeem,
Great question! The 1/4 inch seam allowance has already been included in the pattern pieces so you do not need to cut them larger.
Happy sewing!
Julianna
Thank you, Juliana! The pattern worked a treat. Now we just need some sunshine 🙂
Tanyeem
Hello the middle piece centre head seems to be missing from the pattern, can you please help with that, or email to me kindly please.
the pdf only has the side pieces and brim but not the centre head piece
thank you Sue
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out! Our template does not include a pattern piece for the center rectangle, but the dimensions of the rectangle are given in the “Cut” instructions above. For each size, you will need to cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Bonnet turned out really well. No problems with pieces fitting, clear instructions. Thank you for the pattern.
Is this pattern reversible? It looks like it could be. Has anyone tried making a reversible version?
Hi Julia,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, this sunbonnet is indeed reversible! If you’d like to highlight the reversibility, you can try pairing two Liberty of London patterns for two cheerful options!
Best,
Julianna
Love the pattern! Just sewed one up for a baby shower gift. Instead of pleating at the end, I opted to sew some elastic into the back of the middle panel and top stitch around the bonnet to create an elastic casing. It worked beautifully and looks great!
Thank you for the pretty pattern.
Howeover I have a problem.
Sorry for my english, I am French.
I wonder if the ¼-inch seam allowances are included in the drawed pattern, or if I had to add it?
That question comes because my center rectangle seems to be too short as I added seam allowance, but it could be the right dimension if seamallowances are already include.
Could you help me please?
Thanks in advance,Camille
Hello Camille,
Thank you for reaching out! The 1/4 inch seam allowance has already been included in the pattern pieces so you do not need to cut them larger.
Happy sewing!
-Marilla
When I download the pattern, it seems to be missing the center section for the bonnet??? Thank you
Hello Sheila,
Thank you for reaching out! Use the templates to cut 2 Hat Sides from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric. The center strip is cut using the given measurements, so there is no need for a template. “Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.”
I hope this makes sense and happy sewing!
-Marilla
So the craziest thing just happened … a ka-winky-dink as I call them.
I’m looking for a bonnet pattern for my high school sr daughter’s SR Reflection Day. I go to sewverycrafty.com where the blogger’s name is Diana … funny .. my name too. She says she came across the pattern here from Corinne … funny .. my daughter’s middle name (Coryn) Then I scroll to the pattern info and the material is London’s Tana Lawn … ok this is too insane … my daughter’s first name .. LANTANA .. We often call her Tana. Her name is far from common and to come across both names – just magical. Definitely will be using this pattern. Thanks for the pattern and making me smile today!
Hi Diana,
Thanks for reaching out! Isn’t it amazing when a project seems meant to be? I hope you enjoy making your daughter’s bonnet!
Best,
Julianna
Hi!
I read the PDF, and would like to make bonnets to sell on Instagram and at local crafts shows as a small home business scale. Is this allowed? I wasn’t clear on the copyright.
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/04/08/corinnes-thread-baby-sunbonnet/
Thanks!
-Crista
Hello Crista
Thank you for your interest in our patterns! While we’re happy you like our Baby Sunbonnet, our patterns and designs are copyrighted and are for home use only. This means that you can’t use our patterns to make things for sale. We hope you understand!
Thank you for getting in touch!
-Marilla
Hi. I love this pattern but I don’t have a right-click because I have a Chromebook. The keyboard and touch pad are not as complete as a pc. Could you possibly send me the link to download? Thank you.
Hi Jennie,
Thanks for reaching out! You should be able to print or download the template by clicking right here without having to use a right click, but if you are still having difficulties, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]!
Best,
Julianna
I want my older girls to have a hat just like this! One is 4 and one is 7. Is there a way you would figure out the proportions to adjust the pattern to fit a larger head?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we do not have a pattern for a larger version of this bonnet; however, if you would like to try grading it up yourself, I would suggest sewing a muslin first and adding a bit of length to the largest size, as well as to the front edge (maybe around 1/2 to 1 inch to start). With these changes, you will also want to add about 1 to 1 1/2 inches to the length of the center rectangle. It may take a bit of trial and error but once you have figured out the grading for the 4 year old size, it should be fairly straightforward to size up to 7 years!
Best of luck and happy sewing!
Julianna
I’m new to sewing, so this might be a foolish question. Could you leave out the brim and just have a brimless bonnet? Or would it sit too far back on the head without the brim? Thanks
Hi Meg,
Thanks for reaching out, and rest assured that you’re not the first person to ask if the brim can be omitted! We haven’t tried it ourselves, but you may wish to take a look at our Winter Baby Bonnet pattern for a bit more guidance – although the ties and overall fit are slightly different due to the different fabric, you can see that the front edge of the Winter Baby Bonnet is slightly curved to frame baby’s face. I would recommend adding this curved edge to the Baby Sunbonnet pattern if you are omitting the brim to make sure the bonnet doesn’t sit too far back on the baby’s head.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
CAN You translate in french the explanation for the sunbonnet baby please
I don’t understand explanations
Thank you very Much
Diane from france
Hi Diane,
Thanks for your kind request! I am sorry to say that our patterns are only available in English at present. We will certianly keep your kind request in mind for the future!
Best,
Cassy
Hi,
I have read this over and over and over again and went through all the comments to make sure I wasn’t asking the same question..
but I just CANT get the brim part to work for me? Do you have other pictures of this process? Or can someone walk me through it.. It seems like it just covers one side of the bonnet? My measurements are right…I just don’t get the same of the bonnet cut out.. I seriously just keep reading it over trying to get it..and Im sure its simple because everyone else gets it!
Help 🙁 Thank you!
Hi Shay,
Thanks for reaching out, and I hope I can help! It sounds like you might have forgotten to cut the bonnet brim on the fold. Although it isn’t noted in the cutting instructions, if you look at the template piece you can see that one edge is supposed to be cut on the fold. This should make the brim reach around the full front of the bonnet.
Best,
Julianna
Hello, is it possible to make this a reversible bonnet?
Hi Alina,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, this sunbonnet is indeed reversible! If you’d like to highlight the reversibility, you can try pairing two Liberty of London patterns for two cheerful options!
Happy stitching!
Julianna
Hi!
Please help me, I dont understand this part:
Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
There is a rectangle between the two head pieces, right? I make a 18-24 size for my daughter, please help me how big rectangle should I cut!
Thanks
Annamaria
Hi Annamaria,
Thanks for reaching out! Since 18-24 months is the fifth size of the pattern, you will always be following the fifth set of instructions. In this case, it means your rectangle should be 3 3/4 by 12 3/4 inches.
Best,
Julianna
Brilliant pattern, thank you the baby bonnet was easy to make and very cute.
Just discovered your company, love the website lots of chic and classy ideas both to sew and to knit
I made this adorable bonnet for my younger granddaughter. Her head circumference was 17″ and I used the 6-12 month size. My 3 yr old granddaughter would like a matching one. Her head circumference is 20″. Somewhere, when making the first one, I saw a chart for head circumference and size. I know that I will need to enlarge the pattern but I cannot find that chart which would help me!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for writing in! The head measurements for each size are as follows:
Size 0-3 months – 14 1/2 inches
Size 3-6 months – 16 inches
Size 6-12 months (shown on the model) – 17 1/2 inches
Size 12-18 months – 18 inches
Size 18-24 months – 19 inches
Unfortunately we don’t have a larger size, but you might be able to tweak the 18-24 month size a bit to fit your older granddaughter!
Best,
Julianna
bonjour , je voulais imprimer le patron du bonnet soleil bébé est je n’y arrive pas ; j’ai essayer plusieurs fois sous différentes façon est impossible , j’aurais aimé le faire pour ma petite fille de 4 mois , pourriez vous m’envoyer le patron ainsi que le tuto en français s’il vous plait , merci d’avance
Hi Karine,
Thanks for writing in! At present, our patterns are only available in English. We certainly appreciate the request! You can find a link to the template in the materials list above, or by clicking right here!
Best,
Julianna
Great pattern to get me back in the sewing game, thanks! I made one for my newborn niece.. Is there anyway possible to increase the sizes for bigger kids or even adults?!
Hi Bethany,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we do not have a pattern for a larger version of this bonnet; however, if you would like to try grading it up yourself, I would suggest sewing a muslin first and adding a bit of length to the largest size, as well as to the front edge (maybe around 1/2 to 1 inch at a time). With these changes, you will also want to add about 1 to 1 1/2 inches to the length of the center rectangle. It may take a bit of trial and error but once you have figured out the grading to fit older children, it should be fairly straightforward to size up to adult!
Best,
Julianna
Hi there ! I just cannot find the PDF anywhere. Would you mind helping? Thx
Hi Teodora,
Thanks for reaching out! You can find a link to the template in the Materials list above, or by clicking right here!
Best,
Julianna
Do you have a head circumference size for the 18-24 month size?
Hi Maggie,
Thanks for reaching out! The 18-24 month size is intended to fit a 19 inch head circumference.
Happy sewing!
Julianna
Thank you Purl Bee Soho!! Loved the pattern. Needs no tweeking, you need to know how to pin and stretch the pieces to fit and they fit perfectly. So cute, my great granddaughter Hannah will be the prettiest on the block. And sun off her head and out of her eyes. Thanks again.
I love all your patterns, crocheting, knitting and sewing
Hi Purl Bee
Lovely bonnets.
Am very ancient but very new weaver. Want to make baby bonnet on my small Chinese frame loom. Know how it is done on a circular loom but not on a frame loom. Any advice appreciated.
Stay safe
Best wishes to all
Owen
Hi Owen,
Thanks for writing in! While these bonnets are sewn, it would be fun to weave your own fabric to make them with. I’m not familiar with Chinese frame looms, but we do have a some tips for weaving with a rigid heddle loom that can be found here: I hope this helps!
Happy Crafting!
Cassandra
Hello,
Are the seam values included in the pattern?
Thanks in advance !
Marie
Hi Marie,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, all of our patterns include the seam allowance – no need to add one!
Best,
Julianna
Lovely pattern, just made my first of many, thank you so much!
During this quarantine period, I made dozens of pleated masks for family and friends (also having made my own bias tape for the ties) which gave me renewed confidence and sewing skills to try this sweet little bonnet. So, from some scrap fabric, I just finished a prototype for my 3-mo. old granddaughter, and I love it!! Everything lined up and went together beautifully, and I’m excited to send it to our daughter to see how it fits the baby (I used the 3-6 mos. size pattern). So grateful for the pattern and visual – thank you!!
Hi Robin,
Thank you for being in touch and for letting us know how much you enjoyed this pattern- it really brings a smile to our faces to hear! Brushing up on old skills during this time is such a nice way to bring new handmade items into your home… And especially to gift to new family members!
Congratulations and happy stitching!
Gaby
How can I get a free baby sun bonnet, I have a newborn granddaughter and would love to make her a sunbonnet from your pattern.
Regards,
Nelly Cantu
Hi Nelly,
Thanks for reaching out! You can download the pattern for free right here! If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
The link to the template can be found in the materials list above, or by clicking right here!
All the best,
Julianna
Just so darling! Thank you so much for the pattern. I’ve made 2 so far…no problems with instructions. Thinking of top stitching after sewing lining and hat together…do I dare?!
Hi Maria,
Thanks so much for writing in – I’m so glad you’re having fun with the pattern! I think that topstitching on the bonnet would look lovely – I’d say go for it!
Happy Crafting!
Cassandra
Hi,
Thanks for the pattern it ‘s wonderful. However I don’t understand if the seam allowances are incluse in the pattern or if I should add it?
Should I have to add it on the Visor? On the hat sides ? On the rectangle?
Thank you very much
Audrey from France
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for writing in! Fortunately, all of our patterns include the seam allowance – no need to add one to any of the pattern pieces!
Happy sewing!
Julianna
Thank you very muchfor your reply.
I sew the size 6/12 months. I cut all the pieces following the instructions. I sewed the 2 sides of the hats with the rectangle it’s perfect. But when I put on the visor, it is 2/4 inch too much. I do not understand why?
In addition on the photos we see that the peaks of the visor are about 2/4 inch (since when we reduce the interfacing by 1/4 of an inch there is still 1/4 of an inch) while on the pattern they don’t than 1/4 inch. I’m lost. Sorry
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for writing in! It sounds like you might have sewn your bonnet with too-wide seam allowances. The seam allowances should be 1/4 inch for the whole bonnet, and if you made your seam allowances wider, that would result in the visor piece being too long.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Such a cute little hat! Where is the pattern please? The pdf link is for the instructions only and not the pattern.
Thank you!
Diana
Hi Diana,
Thanks for writing in! The pdf link for the pattern is located under the materials list, and I have also included the link here
Hope you enjoy making it!
Best
Jessica
Thanks for your sharing ,but I don’t find the link to download the Baby Sunbonnet pattern.
Could you tell me where I can find the link.
Thank you
Hi Chiawen,
Thanks for getting in touch! You can find the template linked in the materials list above, or by clicking right here!
Best,
Julianna
Hi there,
I’d like to order interfacing for the sunbonnet but Lightweight-Fusible-Interfacing is out of stock. Can I use “sheer weight” as substitution?
Hi Shiori,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, you could substitute sheer weight interfacing for this pattern! The brim will be a little flimsier, but should still stand up on its own when worn.
Best,
Julianna
I liked this pattern very much. No problem with attaching the side pieces to the main bonnet pattern piece. I will say that I ran a 1/8 ” basting stitch to each long side of the rectangles and gathered the rectangles just slightly. That allowed me to ease the bonnet pieces together more easily.
Just a thought. Came together very well and looks great. thank you for this project
Just love the pattern ty so much for sharing
What are the measurements for the center retangel? My pattern didn’t include one .
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! You can find this information in the CUT section of the pattern! You will need to cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle depending on the size you are making from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric. From just the Outer Fabric, you will also need to cut two rectangles 1 1/8 inch wide and at least 12 inches long. These will be the Ties. The longer you cut the rectangles, the longer the Ties will be!
Warmly,
Gianna
I just made two bonnets for my granddaughters with coordinating fabric and top stitched the pleats and the opening closed. I love that they are reversible and so adorable! Thank you so much, the directions were easy to follow!
Jennifer
Is bias tape necessary?
Hi Emmy
Thanks for writing in! We wanted the ties to match the bonnet for this project, but you could also use a washable ribbon in place of the bias tape. I don’t think the sunbonnet would stay on a little head for very long without some way to keep it secure, but if you find another way to make it work, please let us know!
Happy Sewing
Jessica
Finally after making dozens of hats for friends, nieces and great nieces made a bonnet for grand baby due in the coming weeks
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this free pattern! I have already made my 1 year old 3 of them!! Also I have discovered if you don’t make the pleat at the end the bonnet is reversible! I love that! Also my 5 year old now wants a matching one. Any idea how to make it a little larger?? Thanks so much!!
Hi Kelly,
Thank you so much for the tip to make this bonnet reversible – it’s wonderful to hear how much you are your little ones are enjoying them! Unfortunately, we do not have a pattern for a larger version of this bonnet; however, if you would like to try grading it up yourself, I would suggest sewing a muslin first and adding a bit of length to the largest size, as well as to the front edge (maybe around 1/2 to 1 inch to start). With these changes, you will also want to add about 1 to 1 1/2 inches to the length of the center rectangle.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Putting a pleat in the top fabric, separately from putting pleats in the lining, will make the hat reversible once all sewn together too.
You can increase the size when you print in increments of 25%, it will be in your “scaling” options. I would measure the pattern, then the kiddos head, find the percentage and increase it by that much or slightly more.
I hope this makes sense, its how I increase sizes on some smaller patterns/hats.
Hi
I am trying to download to iPad but no success. What am I not doing correctly.
Cheers
Lynette
Hi Lynette,
Thanks for writing in! Under “My Account” select “My Downloads” then just press the download button and your download will begin! If you have any further issues downloading your pattern please reach out to [email protected] and we can help you further from there.
Best,
Gianna
Thank you so much for the pattern and pictures! It came together really quickly and is so sweet.
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this pattern!
All the best,
Gianna
Thank you for this model and for the pattern. The bonnet is adorable! I’m French and I don’t quite understand if the sewing margins are included in the pattern ?
Best,
Jerome
Hi Jerome,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! The seam allowance is ¼-inch unless otherwise noted!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi there just downloading your lovely pattern. Do I cut it exactly to size and then use a 1/4 inch s/a or do I have to ADD a 1/4 inch seam allowance to the pattern?
Many thanks
Hi Christine,
Thanks for reaching out! The seam allowance should already be accounted for in the pattern print outs so you don’t have to add it on!
All the best,
Gianna
Hallo! Bitte fügen Sie die Angaben am Anfang der Beschreibung zu, dass die Nahtzugaben im Schnittmuster bereits enthalten sind. Ich habe heute eine ZU große Mütze genäht!
Has anyone made this without the brim? Wondering if that would look cute!
Hi Meryn,
Thanks for reaching out! I haven’t heard of anyone making this without the brim, but I think it would still look super cute! If you end up making this without the brim please let us know how it turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
I make these regularly without the brim and they look adorable!!
lovely looking bonnet im going to make one
i cant download the pATTERN
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for reaching out! You can find the pattern here: Baby Sun Bonnet Template! At the top right corner there will be Icons and you can select to print directly from there.
I hope this helps!
Gianna
adorable! could I line with sherpa to make a hybrid of the winter bonnet and the sunbonnet, a visor to shield little eyes might be good.
Thank you
Hi Katie,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you could certainly add a sherpa lining to this pattern! Please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
Do you think double gauze fabric would work well for this pattern?
Hi Mallory,
Thanks for reaching out! I think a double gauze would work for this pattern!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
I just finished my sun bonnet for my first grandchild. It is so adorable! I made it reversible. Instead of the tucks at the end I added a small length of elastic at the nape to gather it in before finishing off with some top-stitching. It works really well. I absolutely love it and can’t wait to give it to my little bubba. Thanks for the great pattern and I’m easy to follow instructions.
Hi Jenny!
I’m go glad to hear you’re loving the bonnet, and your addition with the elastic sounds great!
All the best,
Kelsey
I love this pattern. I’ve made quite a few of these hats for my nieces and friends. Adding lace, embroidery or heat vinyl to personalize them. Also making matching booties and a bib. Everyone loves them. Thank you so much for sharing!
Hi Connie,
Thanks for reaching out! Wow!! That sounds adorable, I love your additions to personalize these cute little bonnets and make matching booties and bibs!
We would love to see your work! Please feel free to email us a [email protected] or tag us on instagram using the hashtag #purlsohobusyhand
Warmly,
Gianna
Do you have a size chart for these hats? Like head circumference? I made the 3-6 month size and it seems so small.
Hi Meg,
Thanks for reaching out! We don’t have a size chart with this pattern since it is one of our older pattern, however what is your bonnet measuring at? did you use the 1/4″ seam allowance?
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi!
Lovely bonnet! I’m just wondering if 3 ¾ by 11 ¼ inches for the rectangle is accurate measurements when using the template for 6-12 months? Because when I pin it together the rectangles is a bit shorter than the outer curve of the bonnet. Or is it supposed to be shorter?
Hi Johanna,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes that is correct, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼ is the accurate measurement for 6-12 months! Did you add additional seam allowance to the template? If you did that may be the problem since the pattern already has seam allowance included. If thats not the case you would like you can send a photo to our team at [email protected] and we can troubleshoot further from there!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, just wondering if you have what the head circumference each size should fit please?
Hi Ellie,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately since this is an older pattern I don’t have the exact measurements, especially since each size is to fit a variety of ages: 0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months.
Warmly,
Gianna
I downloaded the pattern and printed, then realized the rectangular center piece was not included. Do you have the measurements for that particular piece?
Hi Julie,
Thanks for reaching out! You can find this information under the CUT section of the pattern! Depending on the size you are making you will need to cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric. Also from the Outer Fabric, you will cut two rectangles 1 1/8 inch wide and at least 12 inches long. These will be the Ties. The longer you cut the rectangles, the longer the Ties will be!
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Hello! I am so excited to make this bonnet for my baby cousin. Can we use linen fabric for the interfacing?
Hi Zahra,
Thanks for reaching out! I think linen could be a great option for the lining!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
I do a simpler version of this without the visor and without the lining fabric (I want it to be a thin bonnet). I also just buy bias tape to make it even faster & easier! I love florals for girls but am also about to sew a boys one with neutrals. Thanks so much for the free tutorial & pattern. ❤️
I have not been able to find a pdf to download for the pattern directions. I got the template fine. Is there a link to this you could share.
Thanks
Sharon Fields
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for writing in! There is not a separate pdf download, it is simply on this page starting below the MATERIALS section. If you would like to print the pattern out, If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the “Save To Favorites” button. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
Warmly,
Gianna
bonjour combien le rectangle en centimètres ? merci
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! I am happy to help, which size are you planning on making so I can get the correct rectlage dimensions for you?
Warmly,
Gianna
Making a pair of these bonnets. I used the tip on basting the first. Didn’t work. The side pieces are what needed basted instead of the straight piece. Perfect fit and easy to stitch.
I am not using the visor… for this pair, I will in the future because it is adorable. This set I am just adding a gathered lace and tiny daisies to match the dresses. They are for twin great granddaughters due in June!
Nicely written pattern. Easy to follow! Thank you for sharing it. I am sure to be looking for more of your patterns.
Hello! I just looked through the older comments and saw the solution to my question. Thank you so much for this pattern!
Hello! This hat is so lovely! I was thinking about sewing such a sunbonnet and it got me questionning the way I envisioned some steps. I was wondering, is it possible to sew the visor separately (outer, lining + interfacing) and add the completed visor to the bonnet when it is time to attach the outer hat and lining, making sure the ties and visor are tucked between the layers? Also, can we sew the ties only at this point so that they are attached to both sides of the hat? Thank you so much in advance!
Hi Gisele,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you could certainly sew the visor separately and then attach it when you sew together the outer hat and the lining, as well as the ties!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna
Thank you very much! I will definitely sew that project very soon and let you know!
Hi there!
Do you have pictures of the inside of the bonnet? Just trying to figure out exactly how to do the lining. I’m still new to sewing and pictures sure help me learn!
Thank you for this free pattern!
Hi Hannah,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we don’t have photos of the inside lining besides what we have already available with the pattern, but thank you for expressing your interest! I will be sure to pass this along to the rest of the team!
Happy sewing!
Gianna
Thanks for the instructions. It turned out great!
Thank you so much for this pattern and tutorial. I love the way it turned out. Quite a novice at sewing, but was really doable and everything lined up nicely, no puckers and it looks super cute on my daughter!
So the pattern pieces I downloaded, the side pieces are actually shaped differently at the top than what you’re showing here. I’m not sure why but I hope it comes together ok. On the top front edge of the side pieces, it’s not just a smooth curve to the front edge like your cut pieces here show, There is a definite spot that looks sort of like a V. I’m actually quite concerned about how this will work.
Hi Kay,
Thanks for reaching out! Did you print the template from the pattern? If so, that is the correct template and the pieces should work together just fine! Just be sure to cut the pieces to the correct size that you are planning on making and follow the pattern for assembly.
To ensure you have the correct template here it is again: Baby Sun Bonnet template
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Yes I used the template and made managed to make that part work but the rectangle for 3-6month size was an inch and 1/4 too short to attach to the side pieces. I had to re-cut them.
Hi Kay,
Thanks for your response! Did you make sure to check the pink 1″ square on the templates? We provide this as a guide to ensure that the pattern pieces are the correct proportions and not altered at all by the printer, if the square measures 1″ you are good to go, however, if it is bigger or smaller than an inch you would need to adjust your printer settings and make sure you are printing the template at 100%! This is my best guess for why your pattern is coming out a bit short.
I hope this helps!
Gianna
I think the pattern you came up with is for the jersey baby hat rather than the sun bonnet. I knew which pattern I wanted, but on my iPad the baby hat pattern kept coming up instead. It has a ‘V’ cut out at the top. Finally got the right one. Hope you did too.
I have a brand new grand niece named Iris and my -half sister has a niece named Lily. I made up two of these … one for each niece in Kaffe Fawcett Iris and Lily prints. I just can’t wait to see those little baby cheeks peeking out from their name sake flower sun bonnets. Wonderful pattern! Thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness! I just made this and it is absolutely adorable! Our first grandchild is due at Christmas time, and it’s a girl! I saw this on Pinterest and just had to make it. Cutest bonnet pattern I’ve come across. I’m so glad you shared this with the world. I’m hoping I can attach a picture of my handiwork. I have to sew the back yet, but I was just too excited about it – had to share it ASAP! Thanks again! I hope to make this in every size now… 😉
Hello! I’m pretty new to sewing, I want to try this as my first adventure using a pattern (at least in the last 20 years). When I printed it out, the size of the box is slightly less than 1 inch. I think it might be because here where I live we use A4 size paper instead of Letter size paper in the states. The dimentions are almost the same but slightly different. Any tips on how to adjust the size so it will print properly on A4 paper?
Hi Jo-anna,
Thanks for reaching out! If you are finding that your pattern pieces are not matching up, it is likely because your printer settings are off. If the square doesn’t measure 1″ both ways, you will simply need to adjust your printer settings and make sure you are printing the template at 100%!
If you try this and you are still having issues, please reach out to our customer service team at [email protected] and they can assist you further!
Warmly,
Gianna
I can’t find the pattern on this web site. Where can I find the pattern pieces?
Thank you,
Becky
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for writing in! You can find the pattern template under the Materials section of the pattern! I have also attached it here for convenience: Pattern Template
Happy crafting!
Gianna
Very well written instructions and nice clear pictures. I have made several of these up as gifts. They go together quickly and look so sweet on my Grand Niece! Thank you for the pattern and instructions.
I am a little confused. I understand the hat template is supposed to be 4 sizes, but will you please clarify the back rectangle measurements that are listed:
3.5 x 9.5
3.5 x 10.25
3.75 x 11.25
3.75 x 12.5
3.75×12.75
Hi Janet!
Thank you for commenting! Yes, those are the correct back rectangle dimensions for sizes 0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months.
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Margaret
Where do I sew on the tie? I must have done it wrong because I sewed it to the outer main but it ended up being enclosed inside the hat when I turned it right side out. Thanks!
Hi Hyerim!
Thank you so much for your question! The final seam of this bonnet requires the pieces to be pinned with the right sides together and wrong sides facing you. Place the lining inside the outer hat and tuck the ties in between these two layers, and pin along all edges of the hat. Then, sew around the pinned edge, leaving an unsewn portion at the end of the rectangle along the nape of the neck, so that you can fold the bonnet inside right. When you turn the bonnet inside right, your ties should be right where they belong!
I hope this helps! If you have any questions or would like to send a photo of your work to troubleshoot further, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]!
All the best,
Margaret
There is no download pattern link? ;(
Hi Mathilda,
Thanks for writing in. You can find the link to download the pattern template in the MATERALS section! For reference, I’ll also include it here. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi!
Perhaps this is a silly question, as I’ve been sewing for a year and a half already. But, I notice you have both bold and faded lines on the pattern, and it says cut 1: base 1, cut one : base 2. I am not totally sure what to do with this. Do I cut the outer, lining, and interfacing out all on the bold line? Or do I cut the lining and interfacing out of the faded line? Or something else altogether? Just unsure why there is a matching bold and smaller matching faded line on each piece. Thanks!
Hi Brandi,
Thanks for reaching out with your question! The line you cut out will depend on the size hat you are wanting to make! The bold solid line should be cut if you are making the size 18-24 months, and the next size down will be cut along the longer dash line for size 12-18 months. Your outer fabric and inner lining should be cut from the same size template!
I hope helps to clarify any questions about the template pieces! Please feel free write in again with any questions!
All the best,
Carly
Do I have to cut the fabric by adding a seam allowance to the pattern? Can I cut it according to the pattern? The central template also needs to add a weld to the specified size
Hello,
Thank you so much for writing in! The template for this pattern has the seam allowances included. When sewing your bonnet, you will use ¼-inch seam allowances unless otherwise noted!
I hope that helps!
All the best,
Carly
Hi! I have had a heck of a time putting the lining into the hat and having the seams line up..seems they are both different sized pieces although I used the same template size and I’ve been careful with seam allowances! Should the lining not be smaller?
Thanks
Hi Megan,
Thanks for reaching out. The lining in the Baby Sunbonnet should be cut and sewn to the same size as the outer shell and should fit into it without any puckering or size difference if your seam allowances are all ¼ inch wide. I would recommend after sewing the outer pieces together, you can cut notches into the seam allowance as pictured in the pattern in order to get those curved seams to lay flat together, and it might also help to have an iron ready to press open any seams before piecing the inner and outer shells together so that the seam allowances aren’t creating a space between the fabrics.
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Carly
This came out so cute! The directions were very clear, and the pattern lined up perfectly! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern–which I used for my granddaughter’s 1st birthday!
Hi jusr trying to make the sun bonnet but for some reason my brim is about an inch and half longer than the hat. I double checked the measurements and it is longer. Am i missing a step.
Regards
Sheila
Hi Sheila,
Thanks for reaching out, although I’m sorry to hear that you are having difficulties with this pattern! The edges of the visor will match up with the body of the hat once the middle rectangle (which goes between the two sides of the hat) is sewn into place. This rectangle is an additional piece to the pattern that is not in the printed version as it is a simple rectangle for which a specialized pattern piece is not needed. If you look under the sections titled “PATTERN” you’ll find the instructions for cutting the rectangle under the second image and directly above the third image. It reads:
Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
Cutting out these pieces should result in the brim fitting correctly! If you have already cut and sewn the rectangle in place, it may be possible that the seam allowances that you used were too great. Here we used just a 1/4″ seam allowance.
I hope that this helps!
All the best,
Lili
The directions were pretty clear, except for when cutting attached piece to outside bonnet. I cut all pieces that were in parenthesis. To help more, it should be written that those are for the other size of bonnets. I figured it out by YouTube video. Cute pattern still!!
Hi Heather,
Thanks for reaching out. We’re so happy to hear that you were able to figure it out, and we really appreciate your feedback about how the sizing is written. You’re comment might be very helpful to someone who had the same questions!
You’re always welcome to reach out with questions via email or in the project comments. We would be happy to help you!
All the best,
Carly
Love this pattern thank you! I’ve made my babies so many and get so many compliments. Any tips on the ties when you go to sew the lining + outer pieces together with them inside? (turning the corner mine keep ending up a couple stitches diagonal in order to not catch the straps.)
Hi Becca,
It’s so nice to hear how much you love this pattern! One thing that may help is to pin the ties in the exact position that you want them, then double check their position as you sew, adjusting as needed, to make sure their final orientation is what you want. Another idea is to consider the direction you’re sewing with your machine as you go, since it will slightly push the fabric in that direction. So if the ties are moving more forward along the bonnet, try sewing from the front of the bonnet to the back (instead of back/nape of neck to front) so that the pieces lay in a more favorable way. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Love this pattern! Directions are super clear. I’m working on my 4th one now. They have all turned out great! One question (and maybe it doesn’t even matter)… which direction should the grainline run for the rectangle piece of the body of the hat. Also for the brim. Thank you so much for making this pattern available!
Hi Kerri,
Thanks for writing in! We would say that the straight edge of the visor and the front of the bonnet should be on grain, which would have the curves falling on the bias. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you for sharing . I made a lovely Easter bonnet formy great grand daughter
please please please, i beg for a video on how to make this. i cut out the fabric but for the life of me can’t understand how to do the lining. i read this over and over for days and still can’t understand how to do the lining for everything and finish.😭
can i just sew the lining and ties on the pieces in the beginning stages rather than adding the lining at the end?
Hi Eman,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble understanding this pattern! I’m afraid that we do not have the time and resources to make a video tutorial on this pattern, but we’re happy to help out in other ways.
The way the pattern is written, you piece the lining in the exact same way you pieced the outside of the bonnet earlier! Just follow the same steps, except with the lining fabric this time. Then, sew the lining and the outer fabric together (with right sides facing), all the way around, except for a little gap at the back of the neck. You’ll use this gap to then pull the bonnet inside out so that the right sides of both fabrics are facing outwards!
While you could technically sew the lining and outer fabric together as you go, this will not make for a very finished-looking hat. The seams and raw edges will all be visible. That may not be very comfortable for a baby to wear! Because of these factors, I would highly recommend following the pattern as written. If you’re still running into trouble though, please don’t hesitate to let us know, and we can certainly help you move forward in the project!
All the best,
Lili
Hello, can you share the dimensions of the spacer rectangular piece in cm?
Hi Zeynep,
Thanks for reaching out! Can you let me know what size you’re making? The measurements for this piece will be different depending on the size.
All the best,
Lili
Can you give it for all sizes?
Sure! Here are the measurements for the rectangle for all sizes:
Cut one 3 ½ by 9 ½ (3 ½ by 10 ¼, 3 ¾ by 11 ¼, 3 ¾ by 12 ½, 3 ¾ by 12 ¾)–inch rectangle from both the Outer Fabric and the Lining Fabric.
All the best,
Lili
Zeynep, you can google in the search engine “inches to cm” or any other measurements you need. It will give you a pop-up that you can just put in the inches and it converts it into cm or any other measurement you need. I do it all the time! Very easy to do.
Thank you so much for this lovely pattern. I have made one for my granddaughter as we could not find a small enough hat for her. It is gorgeous!
Can’t wait to make afew of these for my granddaughter. Ey are so sweet
This pattern makes the perfect sun bonnet
for granddaughter that has very fair skin. I have made 3 sizes so far, all pattern pieces match the recommended sizes very well. Thanks for this fun to sew project.
I would like to make the visor in a gathered way, how would you suggest I go about it?
Thank you!
Hi Sophia,
Thanks for writing in! It’s so great to hear that this pattern caught your eye! While we’d love to be able to help you with this, I’m afraid these kinds of modifications would be outside the scope of support we can offer at this time. I would recommend finding a general video tutorial on YouTube that you could reference to make the changes you are interested in.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to let me know!
All the best,
Gavriella
Hi!
Is the seam allowance included in the pattern or do I have to add it?
Hi Sabrina,
Thank you for writing in! The seam allowance is ¼-inch unless otherwise noted and is already included in the pattern. You will not need to add it!
Happy making,
Gavriella
Can this pattern be adapted for a 4-yr-old?
Hi Erin,
Although we don’t have modifications for larger sizes, we found that the largest size fit a wide variety of children’s head sizes. I’m sorry we couldn’t be more helpful but please let us know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Gavriella
Grazie per questo tutorial, il berretto è bellissimo!