$10
Please read my purchasing/printing instructions first if you have never purchased an instant download PDF pattern before. Thanks!
DESCRIPTION
The Peekaboo Bonnet Sewing Pattern is a digital PDF sewing pattern that you purchase, download, and print at home. The reversible sunbonnet sewing pattern includes detailed step by step instructions on how to make this adorable bonnet with piping around the brim and band. Instructions include color photographs and full-sized pattern pieces for EIGHT sizes (wow!) for babies and children. Seam allowances are included on all pattern pieces. Hints on sewing with piping and modifying the pattern for better fit are also included!
Please note: This sewing pattern is intended for personal use only. A license to sell for handmade sellers is not included with this version of the pattern. I will make that available soon! Thanks for your patience.
DIFFICULTY
This bonnet is an easy and quick project! The techniques beyond sewing straight lines are: sewing curved lines, sewing with piping, and gathering. Clear instructions for all of these techniques are given (they are not prerequisite skills). Appropriate for a beginner who has machine-sewn simple projects before.
SIZES INCLUDED
Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2T, 2/3T, Child Small (fits approx age 4-6), Child Large (fits approx age 6-8+). Head size range: 13″-21″
YOU WILL NEED
solid fabric for piped side of bonnet (see chart below for amount)
patterned fabric for non-piped side of bonnet (see chart below for amount)
1 package (approx 2 1/2 yard) store-bought piping*
1 yard 1/2” wide double fold bias tape
Interfacing for brim (recommended for toddler/child sizes or if using lightweight fabric)
*if you are making your own piping, use 1” wide bias tape so that the sewable edge is 3/8” wide.
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SIZE
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Newborn
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0-3 mo
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3-6 mo
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6-12 mo
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1T/2T
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2T/3T
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Child (S)
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Child (L)
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Head Circumference
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13-14”
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14-16”
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16-17”
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17-18”
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18-19”
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19-20”
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20-20.5”
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20.5”-21”
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Amount of fabric needed
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1 fat quarter of each fabric (18×21”)
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20” square of each fabric
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INSTANT DOWNLOAD
This 15 page PDF becomes available to you instantly via a download link as soon as payment is received (Click on teeny tiny “Continue to download” link after making payment. Just in case you miss that, another link is sent to your Paypal email address, but please make sure your Paypal email is up-to-date or you risk not getting it!
Note: e-Check payments take roughly a week to clear, so your pattern will not be sent instantly if you use e-Check but will be sent to you automatically as soon as your payment clears.
WANT TO SEE MORE?
This piped sunbonnet was featured on my blog on the following posts:
Daisy Sunbonnet and Romper
Almost here: Bonnet, bonnet, bonnet!
SELLING BONNETS
This pattern is intended for personal use only. Coming Soon: License to sell for handmade sellers. This license will be sold separately from the sewing pattern and will be available soon. Thanks for your patience!
BUY YOUR PEEKABOO BONNET SEWING PATTERN NOW!*
$10
*Please read my purchasing/printing instructions first if you have never purchased an instant download PDF pattern before. Thanks!
Special thanks to my testers: Susie, Heather, Katie and Shelby for helping me test the pattern and for all of your amazing and helpful feedback!
Share your photos: I can’t wait to see all of the adorable bonnets you guys make! Please add your pictures to the Rae Made Me Do It photo pool so we can all enjoy them.
Thanks for your patience! As usual, please be patient with me as there are bound to be glitches at first. Please email me (rae DOT made AT gmail DOT com) if there are any issues and we’ll get them worked out!
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super cute Rae!
Rae – I'll be adding this pattern to the database of patterns at http://www.mysewingcircle.com linking back here. It's adorable. Congratulations on your great new pattern!
Hooray!
Ooh, also in the "Hooray!" department – I'm SO glad you sized the bonnet with inches. My people have enormous heads for their ages, and I *hate* making stuff that doesn't work (part of the reason I adore your patterns, Rae), so I'll be a lot more confident about choosing a size.
Hi. I have bought other patterns from you in the past and love love love your stuff. Thank you for posting this free dress pattern. You are awesome!!!
Dear Rae,
I came home from a 2 week long holiday, checked your blog and saw you have the pattern I have been looking forward to for so long. I promptly bought the pattern and am now in the fabric deciding stage. I am making one out of a vintage pillowcase for sure. My little niece's name in Beatrix. I will send you a picture of "Bea in her Bonnet" when I am finished.
Gratefully,
June
P.S. I am so impressed with your pattern and detailed (lots of pictures) instructions. I am a seamstress with a little sewing school in my home.
Aw thanks everyone!
June: Can't wait to see Bea in her Bonnet!!!!
Hee
I LOVE the bonnet but it was the fabric that really caught my attention. I have a set of old sheets in that fabric that my mother gave to me and they must be 40+ years old! Did you make this out of old sheets?
I just finished a bonnet for my (newly) 7 month old–I was hoping it would fit just like the picture (covering her full face) and although she's a little fussy for try on time, its definitely smaller; I made the 6-12 month size. I wondered if your testing folks came across the same issue? I'm going to try the 1T/2T size and see if that makes what I'm looking for. My kid has an average sized head (50% for her age) and I tried to measure her and it seemed to add up. It'll still work, but I'm a little bummed! I can't figure out how I would have sewed it so it would be too small! Great instructions on the pattern, though!
Hi Melissa!
It's definitely an issue of heads just being different shapes. Some have more depth than others, even for the same head circumference, which is why I've included that page at the end for adjusting the pattern, I think you'll find that with a little added width on one or more of the pieces that you get the depth you're looking for. Sorry it's giving you trouble!
To answer your question about testing, we found the 6-12 size to be just right (the person who tried that size had a baby with a 17.5" head, so right in the middle of the chart there) but again, babies are all just a little bit different.
You might want to try just adding a little width to the band or brim on the 6-12 month size if the ties are in the right position on her, if that makes sense. Feel free to email me directly if you have other questions. Let me know how your next try goes!
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Still would love a license to sell these…
Hi Em:
The license is available now via this page: http://www.made-by-rae.com/patterns/
Thanks for your interest!!!
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