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
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
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!
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!