| 3) Cut two 12 1/2" circles from red
felt. In the center of these circles, cut
out a 6 1/2" circle. You will need only
one of the 6 1/2" circles for this project so
put the other circle aside for another project.
4) Lay one white strip on top of a red
strip lengthwise. Pin in place and sew.
5) Open up the two strips. Lay
your other white strip on top of the red strip
that has already been sewn and lay the other red
strip on top of the white one that has already
been sewn. Pin in place and sew.
6) Lay these flat. If done
correctly you should have 4 strips that
alternate red, white, red, white.
7) Fold in half crosswise lining up the
edges and being sure that the stripes line up
where they come together. Pin in place and sew.
8) Place one of the 12 1/2" circles on
top of the other 12 1/2" circle being sure the
outer edges are lined up. Pin the outside
edge in place. Sew around this outside
edge. This will be your brim.
9) Turn the circle right side out so
the seam you just sewed is on the inside.
Press the outer edge with your iron.
10) Topstitch 1/4" from this outer edge
of the circle.
11) Baste the two layers of the inner
circle of the brim together. Pin the inner
circle of the brim to the right side of the
white strip on the end of the tube. Sew in
place.
12) On the red stripe at the opposite
end of the tube, run a gathering stitch and
gently pull the gathering stitch so that the red
stripe fits the 6 1/2" circle. Pin the
circle to the red stripe and sew in place being
sure your stitches are on the wrong side of the
felt hat.
13) Right side out and your hat is ready to
wear.
Suggestion: Be unique and change
the colors to suite your personality, school
colors or a holiday.
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instructions.
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