Sun hat sewing patterns for babies, toddlers and kids
Living in Australia, the sun is intense and it doesn’t take long for skin to burn. Wearing a hat is just part of daily life here. When my kids were little, there was always a sun hat or two in my nappy (diaper) bag. You never know when a kid is going to lose their hat (or a friend somehow leaves the house without one!
Sewing a handmade hat is a good project for a confident beginner sewist. It’s a great chance to make a hat that fits the style, interests and personality of your child (or just sew one to match every handmade outfit!
Here are my favorite sun hat sewing patterns for babies, toddlers and kids:
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The Ultimate Bucket Hat from Flosstyle is the perfect hat for the whole family. The pattern includes 10 sizes, from newborn to large adult (63cm). It is reversible, with jumbo, regular and ruffle brim options. It can also be made as a bonnet or scrubs cap.
Tie Dye Diva has a cute bucket hat design with the Sunny Day Sun Hat sewing pattern. I love the summery watermelon vibes this one gives!
The Floppy Flower sun hat by Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop has an extra wide brim and an adorable flower embellishment. It’s the little details that make a handmade hat special!
For something very girly, try the Ruffle Sun Hat sewing pattern from Ladybug Bend. It is such a pretty design, and provides great sun protection.
Precious Patterns also has an adorable bucket hat sewing pattern for babies and toddlers (I just love the fabrics in this one!).
Bluebell Baby Bonnet sewing pattern by Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop is a sweet vintage bonnet style to protect baby’s precious skin. The piping is such a lovely detail.
Want more bonnet inspiration? Find my round up of baby bonnet sewing patterns here.
The Rainbow Hat from Flosstyle is a 4-panel hat. The options include a straight, floppy brim, ruffle brim or make it as a beanie. Sizing is from newborn to approximately 12 years.
The 4 in 1 Sun Hat from Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop is reversible, and give 4 different looks in the one hat – brim up, brim down with the 2 different side. A chin strap is always handy on a little kid’s hat.
The Oliver + S reversible bucket hat is a great hat sewing pattern for boys and girls (and I’ve made quite a few!). (Use this tutorial to avoid the hand-stitching!)
The Wolkje Hat from The Eli Monster gives fun vintage vibes with it’s extra wide brim.
The Sunshine Coast Hat from Goober Pea Designs can be made in knit or woven fabrics with two brim lengths. There are lined and unlined versions, with optional band, elastic or drawstring and chin strap.
So many cute sun hat sewing patterns for kids and babies! You really could make a different one for every day of the week (and always have one in your bag)!
More sewing inspiration:
- Find more baby hat sewing patterns here.
- For some festive cheer, sew this fun Santa sun hat!