With the rainy season in full swing, I decided to take advantage of the weather and monetize my sewing skills. After making a beanie hat for myself and wearing it to the office, my colleague was amazed that I made it myself. He asked me to make a blue beanie for his baby to match her Sunday church outfit. Instead of buying new fabric, I used some scrap fabric I had at home. This project not only saved me money but also earned me enough to pay for a decent meal. Here’s how I made a cute, custom baby beanie with bear ears!
✂️ Materials Used
- Scrap fabric (less than half a meter)
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Needle and thread
- Paper for pattern drafting
- Ruler
📝 Step 1: Drafting the Pattern
Start by drawing a box measuring 10 inches in length and 9 inches in width on a piece of paper.
Mark the midpoint and draw the midlines. At the sides, mark 3 inches from both sides and 1 inch at the very top. Connect the 3 inches marks to the 1 inch marks using a curved ruler. On the midline at the top, mark 3.75 inches and connect it slantly to the 1 inch mark at the top.
✂️ Step 2: Cutting the Fabric
Transfer your pattern to the fabric. I used my leftover blue fabric, which was just enough for this project.
- Cut two main beanie pieces using your pattern.
- Cut two round circles for the bear ears.
- Cut two strips (about 10 inches long) for the ear details.
🧵 Step 3: Preparing the Bear Ears
Take the round fabric pieces and gather them with a running stitch to create a bear ear shape.
🪡 Step 4: Sewing the Beanie
- I sew the V-shaped notch at the top of each main piece to form the rounded top of the beanie.
- Joined the two main pieces together along the sides, right sides facing each other.
- I attached the bear ears at the top corners, pinning them in place before sewing.
🎀 Step 5: Finishing Touches
- I hem the bottom edge of the beanie using invisible hand stitch for a neat finish.
- I added a small gold bow for a cute touch!
💡 Challenges and Tips
- Turning the tiny strips inside out for the ears was tricky, so I skipped attaching them.
- Using scrap fabric is a great way to save money and reduce waste.
- Don’t worry if your circles aren’t perfect, gathering hides imperfections!
🧸 The Final Look
Here’s the finished baby beanie with bear ears, ready for Sunday church!
This project was a fun way to use up leftover fabric and earn some extra cash. If you have basic sewing skills and some scrap fabric, you can make adorable custom hats for kids and even start selling them. Remember, nothing means nothing except the meaning you give to it, so give your craft a purpose!
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