Coming Soon! A FREE chemo hat pattern: Lilian!

So I was inspired by an unnamed person to continue doing what I do best - offering FREE chemo hat patterns. This pattern has been under works for a while. I will dedicate it to my cancer sister and it is named in her honor. Here is a sneek peek at the Lilian!

This is only my second prototype, I am still trying to work out the kinks. 

Hats and scarves galore

My free chemo scarf pattern and tutorial is here 

This sequined knit was very thin and I had to line cap part.

 My free chemo hat pattern can be found here SORRY THE PATTERN IS OFFLINE!  the sewing tutorial is here Hat Tutorial . Contrast headbands with ruffle flowers.

Pretied chemo scarf in pastel hues.

Pink jacquard ITY knit with diagonal stripes, prettied chemoscarf.

Flowy ITY knit makes a lightweight chemo cap.

I changed up some of these chemo hats by just adding a flower pin. I used satin, chiffon and tulle for the flowers.I line the chemo hats in rayon, great for hot flashes.

Chemo hat from knit fabric with removable headband and fabric flower.

Chemo hat from lightweight ITY knit with flower headband.

Hat sewing tutorial

 You can read here why the patterns are no longer available  http://snipriphooray.blogspot.com/2017/01/good-deeds-will-not-go-unpunished.html

You can use these alternative patterns http://snipriphooray.blogspot.com/2017/09/substitute-patterns.html . The middle on is free and the Voque ones go on sale every now and then.

Cut the pattern out and tape pieces together. Cut the fabric and lining on the fold. For lining I try to use a cotton blend knit, rayon knit or a performance fabric that will wick away moisture.

Stitch the seams marked with red.

Fold the hat in half so the rest of the seams meet.

Pin the top and stitch the seam.

 Sew the lining the same way just leave an opening on the long seam for turning.

 Place the lining inside the main fabric right sides together and match the long seam.

 I like to pin it before I sew to make sure it comes out even.

Stitch the lining and main fabric together.

 Find the opening in the lining and turn the hat right side out.

 Tuck the lining inside the hat and pin the edge so that 1/4 '' of main fabric is inside the hat. This is to make sure the lining does not peek out from the hat edge.

 Top stitch either with a double needle or a stretch stitch about 1'' from the edge.

Stitch the lining to the main  fabric at the crown with one or two stitches.

Handstitch the opening used for turning shut.

Press the top stitching and the hat hem.

To make the headband cut a rectangle 20 1/4'' x 5''. If your fabric allows wider than 5'' is better.

Pin the band right sides together and stitch.

Use the rolled hem setting on a serger to finish the raw edges. If you stretch the edge while serging then you'll get a curly lettuce edge.

Run a gathering stitch on the seam.

Gather tightly and knot the thread.

You can find the instruction on how to make the flower in an earlier post http://snipriphooray.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-make-fabric-flowers.html

120 Scarves and Hats

Please use alternative patterns listed here http://snipriphooray.blogspot.com/2017/09/substitute-patterns.html 

I missed an original milestone I had set for myself. I wanted to make and donate 100 headcoverings  with my free chemo scarf pattern and see if I would want to continue from there. I missed the 100 scarf and hat mark and I still have a bunch of material left. I guess I must have hoarding tendencies when it comes to fabric and I will always find an excuse to purchase more. In the last batch of pre tied chemo scarves and hats I got really bored while sewing with solids. The hats were a bit more fun but I am still not quite happy how they are turning out. My free chemo scarf pattern can be found here Scarf Pattern . My free chemo hat pattern is here  Hat Pattern, tutorial for sewing is here Chemo Hat tutorial.
 Please use alternative patterns listed here http://snipriphooray.blogspot.com/2017/09/substitute-patterns.html 

This is an easy one piece pattern for pretied chemo bandanna. Free tutorial and sewing pattern for chemo hat that looks like a scarf. Free sewing pattern for chemo scarf that wears like a chemo cap. Easy free sewing pattern for chemo cap that looks like a scarf.