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How To Sew A Sun Hat For A Cooler And Fresher Summer

DIY sun hat | Hats that keep you cool in the summer | How to make a sun hat | Sewing.com | Featured

May 18, 2020 By Sewing.com 2 Comments

Summer is almost here, so how can we protect ourselves from sizzling hot weather and harmful UV rays? With style! I’m excited to share with you some handy tips and tricks on how to sew your own sun hat for the warm season.

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Explore Artsy Sun Hat Designs for Warm Summer Adventures!

1. Crochet Sun Hat

How cute and stylish is this crochet sun hat? I can’t help but fall in love with this big feminine beach and pool accessory. It takes an adventurous spirit to take on this adorable straw hat embellishment project. Moreover, you don’t need any special crochet skills to turn a plain hat into a wow hat.

Supplies:

  • Yarn (two colors)
  • Crochet hook
  • Transparent glue
  • Tapestry needle
  • Sewing materials
  • A big sun hat

In just a few hours of dedication and hard work, you can bring this DIY project to life!

2. Floppy Hat

Sun hat crochet pattern | DIY straw hats | Woven straw hat | How To Sew A Sun Hat For A Cooler And Fresher Summer
Sun hat crochet pattern Photo by CraftPassion

It’s amazing how one hand crochet straw hat can change your whole look! Everything about this DIY summer look screams fancy. What’s even better, this hat is extremely easy to make, no matter if you are experienced or new to crocheting.

Supplies:

  • Crochet raffia yarn
  • 3.5mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Flower decoration (from an old hat, buy from a craft store or make a DIY flower)

Are you ready to take on this project? Check out the full tutorial on how to crochet this amazing DIY floppy hat by Craft Passion.

3. Bucket Hat For Summer

A Summer Bucket Hat | Fabric sun hats | How To Sew A Sun Hat For A Cooler And Fresher Summer | Sewing.com
A summer bucket hat Photo by Feelin Crafty

Here we have a wonderful bucket hat that is perfect for mountain adventures and fishing expeditions. What I love the most about it is it’s made out of an old shirt. So first, it’s saving money on materials, and second, it’s reusing instead of disposing of fabric!

Supplies:

  • Fabric (Old shirt, tee or denim pants)
  • Sewing materials
  • Free Pattern

Follow the tutorial of FeelingCrafty and make this summer hat in any color, with any thick material you have available.

RELATED: 25 Stylish DIY Summer Tote Bags You Can Sew

4. Pom Pom Sun Hat

Pom Pom Sun Hat | Cheap summer hats | How To Make A Sun Hat For A Cooler And Fresher Summer | Sewing.com
Pom pom sun hat Photo by Mimosa Lane

When classic sun hats meet creativity, we get this amazing DIY summer hat. Summer is hot and playful, so bringing the fiesta to your outfit is always a fantastic idea! Experimenting with colors and even lace to glam up a regular straw hat will awake your vacation spirit.

Supplies:

  • Floppy hat
  • Fabric glue or sewing materials
  • Pom poms or pom pom fringe

To recreate this effortless look, follow the easy tutorial by Mimosa Lane. And enjoy your pom pom summer hat!

5. Floral Trucker Hat

Floral trucker hat | DIY hats | How to make a sun hat out of fabric | How To Make A Sun Hat For A Cooler And Fresher Summer | Sewing
Floral trucker hat Photo by See Kate Sew

This floral take on caps is really impressive! To recreate the feminine look you would need a plain trucker hat and adorable fabric. The sewing process is really basic and simple, making this design perfect for beginners. In no time you can upgrade any standard cap to a cute sun hat with a visor.

Supplies:

  • Plain cap
  • Floral fabric
  • Sewing materials
  • Free pattern

It’s time to get to sewing! Follow the easy tutorial of See Kate Sew to copy this cute trucker hat embellishment.

Are you a DIY enthusiast? Here is a no-sew tutorial on how to weave a straw hat by Handmade Elen:

Sun hats are among the fanciest must-have accessories of the summer season! You can start those projects from scratch or simply embellish cheap or old plain hats. I hope we got you inspired to start working on your own DIY hat.

Which were your favorite sun hat ideas and designs? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

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  1. roananny says

    May 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM

    Wow…wow……wow…….wow…..

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  2. Sue Walker says

    June 9, 2020 at 3:01 PM

    I subscribed to sewing.com for sewing tips and ideas, which are terrific. Was very disappointed to get a weight loss promo via this site. Reported it as SPAM.

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