Sew Your Own Stylish Hats and Sun Hats This Summer

Summer is the perfect season to take your sewing skills outdoors—and what better project to stitch up than a fabulous hat or sun hat? Whether you’re planning beach trips, gardening weekends, or just looking to add a handmade flair to your warm-weather wardrobe, Pattern-Walk.com has a fantastic range of sewing patterns to help you create stylish and practical headwear for any sunny occasion.

Why Make Your Own Hats?

Sewing your own hats allows you to customize fit, fabric, and style to suit your exact taste. Want a wide-brim sun hat in crisp cotton? A retro bucket hat in a funky print? Or a chic cloche-style hat for garden parties? DIY hat-making gives you full creative control.

Not to mention—handmade hats make excellent gifts and are perfect for craft fairs and small shops if you sew for business.

Types of Hat Patterns You’ll Find

At Pattern-Walk.com, we stock patterns from top brands like McCall’s, Simplicity, Butterick, and Vogue, each offering beautiful designs for:

• Sun Hats: Wide brims, floppy styles, and even foldable pack-and-go options for beach days and travel.
• Bucket Hats: Perfect for kids and adults alike, these are easy to make and right on trend.
• Vintage Hats: Elegant cloches, pillbox hats, and fascinators—ideal for special events or historical costume sewing.
• Caps and Casual Styles: Great for cooler weather or urban looks, we have patterns for berets, newsboy caps, and more.

Fabric & Notions Tips

• Best fabrics: Look for breathable, natural fibers like cotton, linen, or canvas for summer hats. For structured brims, consider interfacing or fusible buckram.
• Notions to have on hand: Hatbands, millinery wire, plastic boning, and grommets can elevate your hat from simple to professional.
• Lining and sweatbands: Don’t forget to line your hats for comfort and durability, and add a sweatband if you plan to wear it on hot days.

Beginner Friendly & Advanced Options

Whether you’re new to sewing or a seasoned stitcher, there’s a hat pattern for your skill level. Many patterns include step-by-step instructions, and our collection includes both beginner-friendly and more advanced millinery projects.

If you’re just starting out, try a simple bucket hat or soft sun hat. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, try a structured vintage-inspired hat or one with added embellishments like bows, ribbons, or floral appliqués.

Get Inspired & Start Stitching

Browse the Accessories section of our website to find your next project. From bold prints to classic neutrals, you’ll find inspiration in the patterns we offer. You can even create matching hats and garments using coordinating fabric and patterns!

As always, we love seeing what you create. Be sure to tag #PatternWalkMakes on social media or send us photos of your finished hats—we might feature them on our site!

Stay cool, stay stylish, and stitch something beautiful this season with hat and sun hat patterns from Pattern-Walk.com.