Bucket hats quickly became one of the most popular accessories last summer and it looks like they’re here to stay this season as well. Mood’s quick and easy new sewing pattern means that you can jump on this trend with ease! The best part? This pattern is fully reversible, so you can sew yours up as a 2-in-1 accessory or simply line it with a pop of color! Try yours in a crisp denim, comfy twill, or get vibrant with a holographic vinyl!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- MDF262 – The Bucket Hat Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Paisley Version:
- 1 yard After Dark Paisley Bandana Printed Stretch Cotton Denim
- 1 yard Stratton White Solid Organic Cotton Twill
Solid Version
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
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Super !!!
Was it just me? This pattern leans more to women than men. The Brim flops more like a sun hat than a bucket hat.
Maybe use a more firm facing?
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Ich lese nur: keinen Zugriff.
Danke!
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I agree, I shaved 1/2” off the outside edge of the brim pattern piece and it turned out a lot more like what I was looking for in a bucket hat. Still a great pattern to work with
yes ! i like the floppy brim for covering more of my cheeks .
i have to be careful in the sun. i think she said add light interfacing if you don’t want it floppy .
Stephanie: I graded a half inch off the side of the brim and removed 3/4″ from the length of the brim to get a more contemporary look.
Thank you
agreed..I did mine and it was a perfect sun bucket to match my swimsuit.
did any one have trouble with them not excepting your email? its telling me to enter my email and i already had my email entered
Hi Gail, if you’re still having trouble downloading the pattern, email info@moodfabrics.com and they’ll send the pattern to you. 🙂
Grandmother with a fashionista grandson who follows the trends of his favorite basketball players. He believes that his vision is my creation. He cut up a “old” wool hoodie and wants me to “upcycle” the fabric. Bucket hats of uncommon textiles are one of his statement pieces.
Stay Stitch all curved edges! Then clip the curved edges before sewing them together. After sewing, the outward curves also need to be notched to the stay stitching. Otherwise, it’s almost impossible to fit the seams flat.
Is there Seam Allowances already on the pattern?
Yes, a 1/2″ seam allowance is already included! 🙂
Thanks!
cant wait to make it woo
Hey, Courtney!
You’re my favorite designer here! As fall comes, with strong flavors from the 90s, I wondered if you would be willing to think blue velvet dress thoughts… like that off the shoulder full skirted formal that floats around pinterest…
Looking forward for the experience of using your patterns
is there a “FOLD” line indicated on the Bucket Hat pattern?
Hi, Diane! No, none of the bucket hat pieces are cut on the fold. 🙂
The directions mention “on the fold.” It also seems like there is a small point in the middle of the pattern for the brim that I thought might be the fold line. Thanks for the tip.
Can you please explain how this is meant to be reversible? I see this mentioned above (and the suggestion to line in a contrasting color) but it appears the hat, sewn as described, has exposed seams and a clear wrong side. What’s missed here?
Hi Jen! Sew the crown & sides together with the self fabric. Repeat with the lining. Pin the two together, wrong sides facing, and baste at the raw edge. Sew the brim lining & self together at the outer edge, right sides facing. Turn right sides out and press. Pin the brim to the hat’s side, right sides facing, aligning the raw edges. Sew. Press the lining’s raw edge down, and stitch in the ditch. 🙂
Sew the 2 ‘hats’, lining and fashion fabric, OR 2 of fashion fabric. Press all seams open and topstitch. Put right sides together and sew around edge of brim leaving a space for turning. Turn inside out and hand stitch closed or topstitch close to edge. Stitch in the ditch at brim and side panel seam. Continue with directions. Hope this helps.
Thanks also on the tip about the fold.. I was missing the mental layout on the fabric. That’s always a helpful visual at the start.
finally an extra large hat without me adding/adjusting a pattern.
Can this be lined?
Hi Katherine! This pattern is fully reversible and includes a lining. 😀
As stated, in the ‘cut 1 etc.’ instructions it’s not lined.
To make a lined version, you need:
1 Crown, 2 Side & 2 Brim pieces in EACH of 2 fabrics,
OR
2 Crown, 4 Side and 4 Brim pieces in a single fabric,
Plus 2 Brims cut in fusible interfacing.
The construction order needs changing to make a fully lined and reversible hat:
Other comment is that the sizing is on the tight side – if in doubt. make the size up.
can’t wait to make this.
i love the bucket hat.
Thank you for such a fun pattern! I made one this weekend and have at least 4 more on my list to make!
I just saw Jess on Oklaroots make this hat and I can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks so much! I look forward to pouring through your website!
I also discovered it via OklaRoots and am going to make one today for an upcoming cruise to Bermuda!! THANKS, MOOD!!!!
Thank you for the pattern. I saw this on OklaRoots, too. Now I’m excited to look around your site.
Jess from Okla Roots recommended this! Can’t wait to try this pattern!
Are there templets? I can’t seem to find. Them.
I’m a sewer. Can’t wait to make
Just saw Jess from Okla Roots make this, off to get some fusible interfacing.
love this idea, but where in the instructions does it mention how to make it fully reversible? I imagine you make another hat and attach it wrong sides together, but would you have a double brim or just make one brim with 2 separate fabrics on it? Thank you!
Hi, Wendy! Correct, you can make two full layers of the hat and attach them face to face at the brim. Leave about 3″ open along the outside of the brim to turn your hate right side out and then close the opening when you topstitch the brim. Hope that makes sense! 🙂
I made a bucket hat based on this pattern using canvas and lining with coordinating quilting cotton. It turned out great. I did shorten the brim about an inch. I was in London in Oct. and visited my favorite fabric store and saw a bucket hat made from plaid wool. It was beautiful but VERY expensive. I ordered some Harris tweed and will try to make my own version. I hope it works.
Hi Nancy, we’re so glad you enjoyed this pattern!
thank you for the free bucket hat pattern, I can’t wait to ma make two of them
Saw this on Jess’ video. Made one for my granddaughter last week. Turned out great ! Thank you !
I made two for my kids today. Now my daughter’s camp class of 36 will be making them this week.
Thanks so much for this pattern. Turned out great!!
I love your site I made one of your pattern and it came out perfect keep up the good work. God bless
Thanks u very much for the pattern it turns out great
Great pattern, instead of putting round to round, sew it flat then seam and it comes out very nice and the best part – no pinning!
I wish I was smart enough to figure this out
What type of fabric would be best to make this a rain hat? Would outdoor fabric work? I like the idea of making one that will fit my Large head.
Hi Mau! We have a bunch of water-repellent fabrics, particularly canvas and poplin, that would be perfect for this project. 😀
Can’t wait to try pattern
I made this to match a quilted coat I just finished. I used your pattern to make a reversible bucket hat in six pink colorways! Wish I could attach a photo. Thank you for the free pattern!
Hi made this pattern for my sunhats just made rim a bit larger and finished this years st Patricks hat in this pattern so easy pattern thank you
Thank you for the free bucket hat pattern. Our sewing guild used it for this months program. Fun was had by all as we sewed, talked, laughed, and ultimately modeled our finished hats.
This is such an awesome pattern!! Now to decide on surging the inside or not?? Thank you
Ah yes, to serge or not to serge! That is the question. 🙂
This was super easy and fast. I added a liner to mine though. I made a matching set for my granddaughters in just a few hours from start to finish. I used a regular sewing machine.
Hello. I signed up w my email address but never received the email with the download link. I tried it last week and again today. Can you please provide the download? Thank you!
Hi Tomoko! If you’re still having trouble with downloading the pattern, email info@moodfabrics.com and they’ll send the pattern directly to you!
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This free sewing pattern for a bucket hat is a game-changer! I love how detailed and easy-to-follow the instructions are. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, looks like the brim is not a true circle, so when you sew the sides to the brim, how should the notches or seams be aligned? Thanks!
Hi Michelle, because the inner curve of the brim is on the bias, you’ll be able to manipulate the fabric, readjusting as you go. Just make sure that when you’re feeding the fabric through, the raw edges are matching. You’ll have to lift the presser foot and readjust as you go, making sure those edges are always aligned when they are being fed through the machine.
I’m planning on making a ‘test’ today so I know what I’m doing. Then, if all goes well, I’m going to make one for each member of my tennis team. I have a tennis themed fabric that I’m going to use as the ‘ribbon’ on the hat. Look for me, in my hat at the US Open next month !!!!
WOW, Sounds great! Good luck to you and your team, everyone will look great with this.
I had trouble getting the crown of the hat to match the side panel. I made the size medium and cut the pieces out according to the pattern. When I went to attach the side panels to the crown, the crown was much bigger and I didn’t even use the 1/2 inch seam allowance, I used 1/4. Is anyone else having this problem or does anyone know why this would happen?
Hi Lindsey, I just took a look at the pattern, and everything seems to be matching up correctly. Sewing panels on circles can be a bit tricky though. Since the side panels have a curve to them, you can manipulate the edge while you sew. Line up the raw edges of the side panel to the crown, and adjust as you sew. You’ll probably have to lift the presser foot a lot, readjust, sew a little bit, and then repeat. But always make sure those raw edges are aligned. 🙂
Your problem is the 1/4″ seam. When you do that, the crown is ‘larger’ and the sides are ‘smaller’. It’s geometry. Use a larger pattern size if you want a larger hat. You have to use a 1/2″ seam allowance for the pattern pieces to sew together correctly. Just like a sleeve and an armscye on a blouse or jacket.
You’re really good at writing. The advice you give is helpful and easy to grasp. It makes a big difference for me.
Hello, I have just watched a review of your bucket hat pattern by Diedre Callam YouTube 3/3/2022 in which she says there is a problem with the hat pattern. Could you please kindly advise if this is so and how to fix it as I love the look of the pattern but am not that clever to alter as I go. Many thanks.
Hi Marolyn, I believe this pattern was updated a while ago. We’ve made it a few times recently in the studio and haven’t run into those problems, so I think everything should be ok. Regardless, it’s always a great idea to sew a muslin first, not only to ensure the best fit, but it will allow you to be more confident once you start working on your beloved fashion fabric.
I wish there were a way to post pictures! I used this pattern for an upcoming embroidery class I am teaching. I tried posting a link to the picture I posted on my Facebook account. Anyway the pattern turned out very nicely, but the instrutions I found to be a little confusing as it does not mention about sewing the lining and WHEN to sew it to the main fabric. I found that instead of the way it was recommended (leaving an opening in the brim on the outside edge), I left one side seam of the side/top open on the lining. It is a straight seam and easier to whip up and not be seen. I then inserted the lining inside the outer fabric after BOTH pieces were sewn together individually (lining then main fabric) right sides together and sewed them together all along the outer brim. I turned the hat inside out through the opening in the side of the top then whipped it together.
Hi! We’re so glad you enjoyed our pattern and thank you for the feedback!
It doesn’t work for me. Not sure why… I’m gonna give it another try and see. I needed a size L but the measurements are off.
At first it was great then when i tried to attach the crown to the side panels i had soo much trouble fitting them together i had to use 6/8 inch seam allowance for the side panels and measuring the 1/2 inch seam allowance on the crown to fit them together. Same thing happened with the brim, I needed a 6/8 seam allowance on the brim to fit the side panels. This happened on multiple sizing as well i kept going at it for a week to figure this out. Hope it helps some one who’s struggling with the same thing as a complete beginner ♥️
What is the seam allowance for this pattern?
Hello, the seam allowance is 1/2″.
I can’t understand why this calls for so much fabric, unless you’re making more than 1?
Hello, this pattern is made with a main fabric and a lining fabric as well
Won’t download pattern.
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This pattern is wonderful. The pieces came together amazingly. I made a lined version with palaka fabric (a Hawaiian “plaid”) on one side and a tropical floral design on the other. I will be using this pattern a lot!
I subscribed and never got the pattern link
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Hi. I see how you’re putting the pattern together. The outer shell first then the fabric and lining brims are sewed together, then stitched to the main fabric. How are you attaching the lining with the main fabric and brims attached already?
Hello, you can view the tutorial on making the bucket hat in our youtube video.
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