Yet Another Bucket Hat

 This is the muslin of a new bucket hat pattern I've been testing.

It's a FREE pattern from Merchant & Mills.

https://merchantandmills.com/store/patterns/pdf/free-the-bucket-hat-pdf/

It's a true bucket with a rather narrow brim. The brim would be stiffer if I had used interfacing, but that stuff is expensive and when I make a muslin it's usually to check the size, and whether or not the style is right for me, so I don't bother with that step. 

In this case, I think I'll stick to my other patterns, the ones with wider brims. They just look better on me. More flattering, more feminine.

But if I were going to the beach, and wanting to pack a hat in my beach bag, this one would be perfect.

Every time I try a different pattern, I learn something, and this was no exception. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I like the way it's assembled, and I appreciate the way the crown is slightly rounded at the top, which was created by having the sides a little big larger, requiring a tiny bit of gathering. That's something I will apply in the future, I'm sure.

Check out the photos in the link and if this is the kind of bucket you're looking for, I recommend this pattern without any hesitation. 

The Best Hatmaking Tutorial Ever

There is no talking and you don't need it because it's all so clear.

There are two hat styles, both fully reversible.

Note the difference: the one on the left is a true bucket, while the one on the right has a wider brim which is shorter on one side.

Printing the pattern didn't work for me - too small in spite of selection "actual size"; the reason I'm posting this is because of the excellent explanation - as free lessons go, it's the best, and I will use it for future hats.

From Bag to Hats, An Easy Transition

My Afternoon Bucket Hat For Windy Walks

May 2020: I am posting this as a destination for those looking for the pattern that I used for this hat.

The hat is called The Afternpon Bucket Hat, and I got the FREE pattern from a generous lady. Jennifer Jacobs, who lives in Scotland. She publishes it on her blog - well worth visiting by the way.

This is the link for the pattern AND her very excellent photo tutorial.

Mine is made of 100% cotton, and I used woven, fusible interfacing on all but the inner cap (the lining). I wanted a hat that was not so casual as hers. The interfacing gave it just the body I wanted.

The interfacing is Pellon SF 101 Shape-Flex. I love that stuff and buy it in quantity because I never want to run out.

Here is a link to the product, with a video.

The ties are my own addition. It's very windy where I live! I happened to have some narrow bias binding in my ribbon drawer, so I used that.

In my Facebook post to the Craft Passion Mask group, I posted a link to another FREE bucket hat pattern, the Sorrento Bucket Hat. This is it:

Not me! The model from Elbe Textiles
 (c) Elbe Textiles.

The "bucket" shape is more pronounced. It's easy to make and the result is a very nice hat.

This is the link for the free download. It looks like you have to pay but it really is free.

The blog belongs to Lauren, a designer who lives in Perth, Australia.

I encourage you to try making hats. They take very little skill, you can really be creative with them, and the result is great for the ego because everyone will compliment you on your hat!