How to Sew a Baby Hat With Ears

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay your chosen fabric out on a flat surface

   Cut along the marks leaving you with a rectangle of fabric. , Hold the edges together by inserting pins at right angles, this will make it easier to remove the pins as you sew., Sew a seam roughly 1 centimeter (0.4 in) in from the edge, running a few stitches back and forth at either end will seal the seams.
   
   Trim away any excess thread., You have now created the basic hat shape., This will stop the final ear shape from looking too bulky., Use a pin to pull the corners all the way out.,, Pin in place and sew all the way around., hand sew a couple of stitches to hold in place.
   
   Do exactly the same with the second ear.,
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   Step 2: make a series of marks 36 centimeter (14.2 in) in from the straight edge

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   Step 3: and another series of marks 25 centimeter (9.8 in) up from the bottom edge.

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   Step 4: Fold the rectangle in half lengthways.

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   Step 5: Set your machine on a running stitch.

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   Step 6: Pin together the top edges of the fabric

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   Step 7: and sew a seam 1 centimeter (0.4 in) in

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   Step 8: just as before.

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   Step 9: Cut off the top corners taking care not to cut through the seam.

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    Step 10: Turn the hat inside out.

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    Step 11: Make a series of marks 1 centimeter (0.4 in) up from the bottom of the hat

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    Step 12: fold the fabric up to that mark and press with iron to hold the crease.

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    Step 13: Turn up another 7 centimeter (2.8 in) to create a deep hem

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    Step 14: and press again.

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    Step 15: Pinch a corner together to form an ear shape

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    Step 16: play around with it a bit to get the look you want.

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    Step 17: Place on your baby

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    Step 18: stand back

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    Step 19: and admire your handiwork!

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