Want to design your own one-of-a-kind hat? This tutorial from Made by Barb walks you through how to create six different hat styles using upcycled felted wool sweaters or blankets! Once wool is felted, it becomes dense and won’t unravel – perfect for millinery projects. It’s also soft, cozy, and easy to sew without complicated finishing.
You’ll learn how to customize and shape each section of the hat – the crown, brim, and cap – to achieve unique styles like a bucket hat, pillbox, beret, toque, bowler, or even a fez. With detailed instructions and helpful design tips, this is a fun and creative way to dive into hat-making. Perfect for fall and winter – and yes, you’ll feel like a real milliner!
More sewing fun! Bucket hat sewing pattern – free PDF in 9 sizes. DIY large tote bag from upcycled denim – free sewing pattern.
Thanks for sharing my post! Making Hats is such fun and a great project to start sewing! Almost any fabric can be used to make hats – the funkier the better! ‘Even use those old jeans!
My pleasure, Barb! It really does look like a fun project. Love the idea of using old jeans!