Aren’t these hats the cutest things EVER??? I bought Simplicity Pattern 1953 at a Black Friday sale for 99 cents. This pattern has been worth it- I think I’ve used it more than any other pattern I’ve ever bought. The pattern comes with child and adult sizing. So far I’ve only made the child sized ones, but the concepts are the same.
I can honestly say that I have made every option that came with the pattern. The supplies are basic (fleece and yarn accents), and the hats can be made out of fleece remnants to save even more money! Take a look at my (very bored) model showing off these hats:
I told Princess that she had to model these hats before playing on the slide. I know, I’m totally mean.
The owl hat received a spruce-up for a Crazy Hat Contest at our local Chik-fil-A. I added tulle AND a special hat for the owl (not pictured, but it was super cute!).
Here’s my thoughts on the pattern:
- It’s very basic- great for a beginner sewer. Buy it- especially if you can get it super cheap like I did. Use it over and over for Christmas gifts, etc. I definitely got my money out of this pattern.
- Sewing the darts in the pattern was slightly confusing. I was trying to overthink it. Just follow the pattern directions for darts and the hat will turn out as it should.
- The only thing I disliked about this pattern is that the directions call for slip stitching the ears onto the hats. I made these hats for gifts, and I want them to stand up to winter wear and the washing machine. I don’t know about you, but my slip stitching will NOT stand up to the washing machine. To remedy this, I sewed the ears into the outer hat portion when stitching the hat together. I honestly have no idea why the pattern wasn’t designed this way already.
Animal hats seem to be the trend this year, so why not take a stab at making your own??
Linking to these great parties!
Those hats are so cute. Love the pink owl. I would love for you to share at Bacon Time’s Anything Goes linky if you haven’t already.
I literally just bought this pattern a few days ago!! Gotta love those 99 cent sales. I opened it up ready to tackle it, and then saw it had darts, freaked out, and put it away. Are these darts difficult? Last time I tried darts I failed miserably.
These are SO adorable–and so is your new blog design, by the way! I’m a crocheter and absolutely stink at sewing, but this might be a pattern worth trying sometime. Thanks for sharing! Oh, and did I mention that your little models are pretty cute, too? 😉
These are beyond adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Love this! We are having our 1st Kitchen Fun & Crafty Friday. Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link.html?m=1
Too dern cute! I adore the owl with the little bite of girly-ness to her!
New follower over from Sew Can Do! Looking forward to looking at all your awesome posts!
~Jen @ hutchinsonherd.blogspot.com
Those are adorable!!!! I love all of them!
What cute hats! and a bargain for your pattern too!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
These came out amazing. I’m your newest linky follower. Stop by http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com and check me out.
Very cute hats (and kids too)! I especially love the frog and owl. 🙂
So cute! I don’t crochet hats, but this I could do! Thanks for sharing, found you on tipjunkie!
Nat 🙂
doodlecraft.blogspot
How sweet are these hats! I want one!
they all look so cute!! I’ll have to use the panda’s hat for carnival – I have to dress up my little panda! 😉
I saw you on market yourself monday!
These hats are so cute!! I’d love for you to share them at my new link party.
Rachel
http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesday-2-and-features.html
So CUTE!!! I like how you added tulle on the owl, and the panda is my favorite!
Cute hats and cute models!
They are so cute! My mom loves making kid hats and I do too. Usually we knit, but I don’t think we can pass these up.
Ha ha ha,….these are so adorable. I love all the variations but I think that the owl is my favourite. Thanks for sharing at our Link It Up Thursday party.
I’m a newbie sewer and now I’m definitely picking this pattern up when it goes on sale! The hats are just adorable! I came over from the linky party at Toys In The Dryer
I love this! Found you on Skip To My Lou. Would you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/fun-stuff-fridays-11.html
Oh wow! These are too cool. I paid waaaay too much money for a monkey one for my son this past winter, it makes me wish I could sew.
I found you from the Toys in the Dryer linky party, and I’d really love if you’d come link this up to my very first weekly *Get Creative* party…
http://www.justalittlecreativity.blogspot.com/2012/02/get-creative-linky-party-week-one.html
It’s just too cool of an idea not to share 🙂
Hope to see you there!
Molly
These are gorgeous Melanie, you sure are getting your moneys worth! They are a great idea for birthday presents for the kids.
Those are so cute! I think the owl is my favorite.
These are so cute!
CUTE, Melanie! Little Crafter would looove those. Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!
Now there cant be anybody that doesn’t love those. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
pam
Stopping by from the Anything Goes Linky! http://queenofsavings.com
adorable!!! I love these. What fun hats and would make great gifts! isn’t is great when you hit the jackpot with a .99 pattern? :o)
These are just too cute! I am featuring them on my blog tonight!
http://www.cherishedbliss.com
I loved that you used fleece for these! Beautifully done 🙂
Found you on Tatertots and Jello! I’m your newest follower and I’d love for you to come check me out too.
sunnyvanilla.blogspot.com
you are always so amazing. These are super cute. I love your little model’s expression. Have a lovely day, Maria
So cute! I love the monkey 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!
THese are the CUTEST Hats I have ever since. Now… to track down that pattern… 😉