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Baby Baseball Hat

I simply cannot believe that my little guy is already out of his newborn onesies!! Seriously?!! He was just born, I have a pile of these NB clothes in a drawer, and I already have to move onto the 0-3 month set.

I simply loved some of the images on these knits so much, that I needed to figure something out to make them go the extra mile – knowing that both my husband and I fully agree that this is our last child. What’s a crafty Momma to do?  Well, with a little prompting from my blog friends requesting to see more Benjamin photos…I thought it was just about time to give my sewing hands a shot at something for the BOY! Yeah! And so it begins :).

Baby Baseball Hats from Thrifted Onesies {free pattern}.


 

Make a baseball hat for your baby from an upcycled T Shirt. Free pattern for newborn to 12 months.

Look away if you hate blogs that have too many photos of their kids posted, because here comes some new momma baby love.

Awwww – look at that sweet thing posing so nicely for the camera…

Awww shucks, you shouldn’t have.  Go on…

Seriously now, lol, the hat is super easy to make – and I was so thrilled to be doing something with all of those onesies! The perfect gift for all of those little baby boys being born…


 

MATERIALS:

  • 0 – 6 month Baseball Hat Pattern, Click HERE to download
  • 6 – 12 month Baseball Hat Pattern, Click HERE to download
  • Knit fabric (upcycled T-Shirt or Onesie)
  • Mid – Heavyweight interfacing

I used a rather large 1″ seam allowance for sewing this project – don’t know why, just seemed to work out that way. It fits Benjamin great and there is definitely room to grow!


 

HOW TO:


1. Cut out all pattern pieces, as well as the interfacing
2. Cut (1) 17″L x 1″W piece of scrap knit fabric to use as bias tape
3. Interface wrong sides of bill pattern pieces
4. With right sides together, pin the outer edge of the bill pattern pieces together and sew


5. Trim seam allowance as close to stitching as possible
6. Turn bill right side out and Press. Edge stitch
7. Put the main hat pieces right sides together and pin outside edge
8. Sew using a zig zag stitch for extra stretch (but not necessary on this hat is you want to just use a plain old straight stitch that is fine as well). You don’t see it in the pic, but I used a straight stitch after this just to secure better.


9. Fold hat in half the opposite way, still right sides together, matching the seams in the middle. Stitch 2″ across the very top, just below the dome. This step isn’t necessary – but it does help the hat fit nicer on the top of the head.
10. Turn your hat right side out. Take your bill and line it up on the front center of the hat. Pin the raw edges together, arcing the hat around the raw edge of the bill. Baste stitch together as close to the edge, disregarding seam allowance. (Blurry pic – sorry about that!)
11. Now, taking your knit bias tape, with right sides together, match the raw edge all around the hat’s opening. Pin in place, and sew using a zig zag stitch. Disregard seam allowance here as well, just sew as close to edge as possible.
12. You should now have this. We will be pushing the bias tape to the inside of the hat.


13. Turning the hat wrong side out, fold under the knit bias tape enclosing any raw edges and pin around the inside brim.
14. Sew a straight line around the bill of the hat, and switch to zig zag stitch when sewing the bias tape on the rest of the hat. And voila, you are done!

I didn’t bother trying to cover up the seams on the inside of the hat – considering they are knit and wont fray.

Make a baseball hat for your baby from an upcycled T Shirt. Free pattern for newborn to 12 months.

 

Updated Photo, an older Ben in the larger sized hat…

Make a baseball hat for your baby from an upcycled T Shirt. Free pattern for newborn to 12 months.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…

Happy Sewing!

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When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

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  1. Bless by Tone says

    July 25, 2011 at 7:09 am

    awwww those pictures are just too cute. He’s such a darling. Tone

    Reply
  2. AmieAnn says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:45 am

    These are just sooo stinking Amazing! And your little guy looks like a perfect little model! Love both! Hope you will share your crafy goodness with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/07/pink-hippo-party-39.html

    Reply
  3. Jill says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:52 am

    What a great idea! Those hats look so cute on your little guy. Awww…

    Reply
  4. Whimsy-ma-blog says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    SUPER adorable baby and cute hat! I’m expecting my little boy in 3 weeks (yikes) and was just looking at all the cute newborn clothes last night and being sad that he’d wear them for such a short time!

    (and I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old, so your description of how life is going is very encouraging!)

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Ok…first off, Benjamin is to precious, that little faces just melts my heart. It makes me miss that age 🙂 Next, your hats came out awesome!! What a great way to upcycle the onsies. You are so clever. Still not understanding how you are finding the time with 3 kids to still be so creative. And lastly, go glad to hear that everyone is adjusting well and that things are getting back to the new ‘normal.’ Stay well 🙂

    Reply
  6. 2littlehooligans says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    glad you are doing so well:) and that little guy…stinken cute! are those dimples?!

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Those hats are genius! I’ve been wondering what to do with the onesies that are currently just sitting in the garage sale pile. Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Mao Mao says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    I love it!!!!! I think i’m gonna try with a t-shirt (just gave away all small onesies). Tks for the tut 🙂
    maomaocrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. LeighAnn says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    This is amazing! What a wonderful idea! My head is spinning! I have to try it!

    Reply
  10. Shauna@shwinandshwin says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    He is so darling! I love this idea! Such a great job! This post may have even made me a little baby hungry 🙂

    Reply
  11. Amy (naptimecrafters) says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Awwww…What a sweetie! Lovin the hats too!

    Reply
  12. Clover says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Super cute hat! Lots of gas and spitting up could be intolerance to dairy in your diet. He might sleep longer without gas. But it takes a couple weeks to get it out of your system.

    Reply
  13. Emily says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Oh he is SO cute!! Oh those little fingers!!

    Glad to hear you’re all adjusting well! I’m impressed you threw a bbq!!

    My daughter was really gassy and wouldn’t sleep b/c of it. I limited my dairy, which actually didn’t help. We gave her gas drops, which might’ve helped a little. I think she just needed to grow out of it.

    Reply
  14. Becky says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    What a great upcycling idea! And your little boy is the sweetest. Came over from Making the World Cuter.
    http://www.buzzycreations.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I think my son had the striped orange and gray outfit! It is fun to see them made into hats! I need another baby boy so I can make some! 🙂 Cute baby by the way…and I loved all of your captions. 🙂 I am your newest follower!

    Reply
  16. Tiffany says

    July 26, 2011 at 3:27 am

    Wow! The hats are so impressive! Your baby is so cute! We had our 3rd 8 months ago (still can’t believe it’s been that long)! We have the opposites of you, 2 boys (4 and 2) and our baby girl. I think 3 has been easier than 2 almost! It definitely hasn’t been as hard as I thought it was going to be! lol You’re doing amazingly well with your third and still making crafts!

    Reply
  17. Emma says

    July 26, 2011 at 5:05 am

    Awwww – I’m sure the hat is lovely, but I was completely distracted by that gorgeous baby!! It’s good to hear your update Jessica, though I hope you manage to get a bit more sleep soon….

    Reply
  18. Emily says

    July 26, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Just darling… and the hat is cute too!
    Emily
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. kasia says

    July 26, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Great idea! I like the recycling aspect. Thank u for sharing

    Reply
  20. The Tootsie Wootsie says

    July 26, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    THANKS so much for this tut! i have it bookmarked to make me some hats for the family reunion!

    so stinking cute!!!

    Come link up at my woot woot wednesday Party!

    http://www.tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Kristie says

    July 27, 2011 at 3:00 am

    Thanks for the tutorial for the hats. I have been looking to get one for my 3 week old, but didn’t want to spend major bucks on a hat for his little head. So this just made my day to see this tutorial.
    And I love your description of life. I have two girls, and they are the same ages as your girls. And it is spot on about how they help, or don’t help. 🙂 So glad it isn’t just my kids.

    Reply
  22. Nicola says

    July 27, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Oh Goodness, what a handsome little boy! He is so cute! The hats look fantastic and are a great way to recycle his little clothes so he’s still getting use from them – very clever.

    Reply
  23. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    July 27, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I am visiting via Someday Crafts. This is an absolutely adorable project!

    If you have written a post about a great restaurant, store or perhaps taken a fun trip I am now hosting a new linky party entitled Wayfaring Wednesdays. Come on by!

    Happy Wednesday!

    Reply
  24. Amie {Kitty Cats and Airplanes} says

    July 27, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    What a great idea! These are super cute, love the upcyling! Thanks for sharing your brilliant idea.

    Reply
  25. gatheredinthekitchen.com says

    July 27, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    When I first saw these pictures I thought “hey! we have those outfits!” What an awesome idea!! I would have never ever thought of making these into hats! Soooo clever! I love it!

    Reply
  26. Rose and Heather says

    July 28, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    HI I am a mom of 3 too and I get “mama love”. Your little boy is too cute. I love to hat and I will make on for my son as soon as I can, Thanks for linking up.
    Rose, Form http://sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  27. Linda says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    Hi I Really Like your great tutorials!!!

    I Link to you on my Blog,

    http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/2011/07/raccolta-di-progetti-di-cucito-creativo-per-lestate

    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  28. Sam Findlay says

    July 30, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Adorable photo’s! Very cute hats too!

    Reply
  29. Beth Adams says

    July 30, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    So adorable Jessica! The baseball caps are too. Following your blog now.I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/07/wickedly-crafty-saturdays.html

    Reply
  30. fedricsonya says

    August 27, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    I used a large 1 “allowance for sewing this project – I do not know why, just seemed to work for that, it fits great and Benjamin, of course, there are opportunities for growth.

    Fedora Hats

    Reply
  31. GINA says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:56 am

    such a cute hat! cant wait to try one. just one question, does the pattern have the 1″ seam allowance included or do i have to make it bigger?
    thanks 🙂
    ps: sorry if you have already answered this question!

    Reply
  32. GINA says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    i just finished making one of these. everything turned out great except by the time the bias was finished, the bottom of the hat looks quite stretched and doesnt fit snuggly. any suggestions?
    thanks 🙂

    Reply
  33. Irisha says

    May 10, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    The baby and the hat are so, so cute! Thank you!
    I was wondering if somebody has the idea what to do with piles and piles of burp-cloths and receiving blankets?! I still keep them and my baby is 5T! LOL!

    Reply
    • Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says

      May 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks Irisha! I took all of my receiving blankets and made a GIANT fabric basket out of them for my daughter, which I love! Something we can use forever and stays in great shape. I used the fabric coil method, and it worked great!

      Reply
  34. Suzy says

    July 30, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Beautiful baby boy! Congratulations! Thanks for a great tutorial and inspiration.

    Reply
  35. Lu says

    August 16, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Do you have a PDF with the actual pattern on it? Or maybe the measurements of the cap & bill? Thanks

    Reply
  36. Megan says

    October 24, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Hello, I am very interested in making a hat for my little guy who will be 6 mo in a couple days. I started on 0-6 mo pattern but I’m noticing that it might be a little small. However, the 6-12 month pattern says “Page not found” when I click on it. Help!

    Reply
  37. Maria Jene says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    love this tutorial. just wondering if the 6 – 12 months pattern is still available.
    thank you

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 21, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      I just re-uploaded the pattern for that size range. It should be working now. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Maria Jene says

        June 22, 2016 at 11:00 am

        thank you so much! looking forward to making them.

        Reply

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