Panda Hat

Cute and Easy to make :D

Posted by CatAnne

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My panda hat that I wore to A-KON 21 in Dallas. Baised on Gaia Online's version. When I was there I saw a ton of Panda Hats, but they where all beanies, and it was really really hot. :/ Poor them.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • Scissors
  • Button(s)
  • Black Socks
  • Black Felt
  • Light Pink Felt
  • White Hat
  • Black Thread
  • Sewing Needle
  • Pin(s)
  • Fabric Glue

Steps (9 steps, 90 minutes)

  1. 1

    Using the black felt cut out two identical oval shaped pieces, and one triangle piece. T

  2. 2

    Using the pink felt cut out two identical shapes. I used little flowers, but you could use circles, stars, hearts, ect.

  3. 3

    Take your pair of black socks and cut out 3 inches from the toe. These will be the ears.

  4. 4

    Glue/Pin your pink felt on the hat.
    (You could just glue if you wanted to but sewing makes it look better.)

  5. 5

    Glue/Pin your black felt slightly over the pink felt as shown in pictures.
    (Optional sewing)

  6. 6

    Glue/Pin your triangle nose in the center.
    (Optional sewing)

  7. 7

    Take your two ends of the socks and fold them in so it has a polished look. You could iron, but I didn't need to.Than stuff them with the remainder of the sock, so that it's full. Pin together and on to the hat. Sew along the bottom with a tight stitching.

  8. 8

    Take your two buttons and glue/pin them where you want them on the black felt.
    (Sewing optioinal)

  9. 9

    TA-DA All Done :D

    Tips/Extras:
    This took me about an hour and a half to sew everything. I pinned it all the night before. I like pins rather than glue, but it's up to you.

    My buttons are a little floppy, but I didn't want my buttons to have holes in them, but they still look great.

    I didn't line the inside with anything, mostly because I didn't have time, but I may do that later if I get the chance.

    You could use different colors, material, funny buttons, ect to make it your own.

    You could add a little mouth too. I personally would add a mouth like this :3, but again it's up to you.

    Enjoy!! <3