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Baby Hat Sewing Tutorial | Cricut EasyPress Mini

Written by Kimberly Coffin · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

After many requests, I've finally created a step-by-step video on how to sew my popular baby hats. This video will walk you through the entire process, from start to finish and I've even included some of my favorite tips and tricks to make this project a breeze!

Learn how to sew a baby knit hat with a free sewing pattern sweet red poppy

As soon as the EasyPress Mini released I had to immediately whip up a few new sets of baby hats because it's the perfect size for this project!

Before we get started sewing, let's chat about the EasyPress Mini because I think you are really going to LOVE it!

With the Cricut EasyPress Mini you can take on any project!

Personalize hats, shoes, stuffed animals and more. It’s perfect for sewing projects because it features a precision tip that makes pressing fabric a breeze!

The Cricut EasyPress Mini measures 1.92" wide and 3.25" tall making it ideal for small projects!

Choose one of three heat settings for your project. I prefer the hottest temperature for cotton fabrics and the medium temperature for synthetic fabrics.

Just like the original EasyPress the Mini features an auto off shutoff that turns off the iron after 13 minutes of inactivity. I love this feature because when I’m sewing I tend to forget to turn off my iron as I go back and forth between sewing, and pressing.

Create a miniature pressing station right next to your sewing machine with the Cricut EasyPress Mini and a Cricut EasyPress Mat. It's so much easier than pulling out a large ironand ironing board.

Supplies

  • Cricut EasyPress Mini
  • Knit Fabric (I prefer 95% Cotton 5% Lycra)
  • Eloflex Thread (this is my secret to avoiding popped seams)
  • Baby Hat Pattern (choose either one or two top knots)
  • Rotary or Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Pins

DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN HERE.

I created a 15-minute video to walk you through every single step of this project. I've even included all of my favorite tips and tricks! Click on the video below to watch the tutorial.

Download the pattern and print it out. You can choose between two different patterns, one features a single knot and the other features a double knot. The pattern is available in sizes Newborn, 3-6 and 6-12 months. If you choose an extra stretchy fabric it can fit up to a 2-year-old.

I like to print off my pattern on cardstock so that it will last for multiples uses. If you have a Cricut, you can download the SVG file to cut out the pattern.

Choose the correct size, lay it on top of two pieces of fabric with the greatest amount of stretch going across the pattern horizontally. This is very important!

Baby Hat Sewing Pattern Free Download

To determine the stretch of your fabric simply stretch a 2-inch piece of the knit fabric in one direction and repeat this process in the opposite direction. Choose the direction of the greatest stretch to go around the head.

Cut out two hat pieces and one hat band. Clip or pin the two pieces of fabric with right sides together.

Sew around the hat using a 3/8ths-inch seam allowance. If you find sewing around the points of the hat tricky, try setting your needle to the down position and lifting the presser foot to rotate the fabric as you go around the curves.

Trim down the seam allowance to reduce bulk.

Turn the hat and band right side out. Using the Cricut EasyPress Mini, press the seams open on the band.

Fold the band in half with wrong sides together.

Tie a knot with the two bunny ears, now it's starting to look like a hat!

Slip the band around the hat aligning the side seams on one side and the side seam and the middle of the band on the other side. Thiswill help to evenly distribute the fabric to avoid puckering.

Sew all the way around the hat backstitching at the beginning and the ending.

Press the seam allowance upwards towards the hat and the band downwards. Then fold the band upwards 1.5 inches.

Now you have an adorable baby hat!! Wasn't that easy?

You can purchase the Cricut EasyPress Mini here!

Learn to Sew an Adorable Knit Baby Hat with this Step by Step tutorial and Free Pattern Download

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Comments

  1. Cathy says

    September 08, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Any link to buying the thread?

    Reply
  2. Colleen Ernst says

    September 09, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    Where can I get the svg for the knotted baby hat?

    Reply
    • Kimberly Coffin says

      September 20, 2019 at 11:41 am

      There's a link to download it near the supply list.

      Reply
  3. Tammy Hartig says

    September 14, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    Any tips why this pattern will not download to my tablet? I followed all the steps 🙁

    Reply
    • Kimberly Coffin says

      September 14, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      Can you try downloading it to a desktop computer? Sometimes there are issues with Google Drive downloading files to phones and Tablets.

      Reply
      • Tammy Hartig says

        September 14, 2019 at 9:09 pm

        I'll give it a try. Thanks

        Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    May 26, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    Please could I get the free pattern for baby hats

    Reply
  5. Lauren Till says

    May 28, 2020 at 1:52 am

    Any suggestions for favorite online places to buy fabric for these baby hats?

    Reply
  6. Marsha says

    June 23, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    Would love to have this pattern but I can't access it. It's taking me to another page. Can you email it to me?

    Reply
  7. Kat says

    June 28, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    Love your fabrics! Any suggestions on where you get your knit 95/5% fabrics? My FIRST grandbaby is appearing in November 2020 and I need to be sewing! lol Sadly, we do not know a gender, Mommy and Daddy want to be surprised - so gender-neutral fabrics for me.
    Happy to have found your really sweet website! Happy stitching! 🙂
    P.S. Mommy (my daughter) name is also Kimberly!

    Reply
  8. Christine says

    September 16, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    Where can I get the double know hat pattern? It’s not there anywhere.... I looked by supply list

    Reply
  9. Dawna Parkes says

    December 13, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    I can;t seem to get the free pattern on my desktop. I, too, would appreciate you emailing your adorable knot new born pattern.
    Thank you!
    dawnalparkes@gmail.com

    Reply
  10. SHARI A HIRSHBERG says

    January 16, 2021 at 4:28 am

    Like others unable to find and then of course download this adorable infant hat. Is it possible to send it to me. Would love to get started on these, many cuties are soon to be arriving. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Johana says

      March 29, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      Muchas gracias por todos los tutoriales y moldes. Son muy hermosos!!!

      Reply

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