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Tutorial: How to Sew a Beanie for Costumes

ByEmily Joice
wearing the rib knit hat

Learn how to make a basic beanie to wear for your next cosplay costume. You can wear this hat with the bottom folded up or flat, whichever you prefer. You can print out the (free) pattern for this below and then alter the pattern according to your specific character’s design.

Note: You’ll need to use a stretch fabric for this tutorial (I recommend a rib knit fabric)

Supplies Needed:

  • 1/2 yard of stretch knit fabric (rib knit is great for this)
fabric for beanie
sewing Pattern pDF
(all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance)
pattern for hat

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Finished!

final hat
final hat
easy DIY beanie

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