Sun hats are great for two things: sun protection and fashion. They are great accessories and can give your outfit a quick upgrade. While there are countless hats on sale, making your own is as fun as it is fulfilling. These DIY sun hats are easy, cheap, and absolutely gorgeous!
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Sun Hats to Beat the Heat With Style
Bucket Hats
1. The Simple Bucket Hat
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Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” If that's so, then this simple bucket hat may just be the key to your ultimate sophistication!
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- Fabric
- Basic sewing essentials/ sewing machine
- Pattern: with printer or without a printer
2. The Crochet Bucket Hat
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Articles of clothing, when crocheted, give off that feeling of laid-back class. That includes headwear! This crochet bucket hat is a great addition to your style, and will surely take your outfit to the next level.
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- Crochet yarn
- 5 mm / 8 US / 6 UK crochet hook
- Sewing Needle
3. The Reversible Bucket Hat
It's tempting to own the same hat in different styles. Fortunately, reversible bucket hats exist!
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- Old clothes/ fabric
- Basic sewing essentials/ sewing machine
- Pattern
Straw Hats
4. The Prada-Inspired Straw Hat
Why pay over a thousand dollars, when you can get one for cheap? This Prada-inspired straw hat will surely save you from the clutches of overpriced goodies. And get this, it's just as pretty, if not more! Check out Dans le Lakehouse's tutorial on how you can turn your straw hat into high fashion couture!
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- Plain straw hat
- Raffia ribbon
- Scissors
- Craft glue or glue gun
- Large needle
5. The Twine Boater Hat
Back in the day, men used to wear boater hats as semi-formal summer hats. They were popular accessories during boating or sailing, hence the name. Now, they're an easy way to add a vintage flair to your outfit. This sun hat is sure to help you cruise your way to trend city! Make your own boater hat with this tutorial by Otakute.
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- Twine
- Hot Glue
- Ribbon
6. The Refurbished Boater Hat
It's great to switch things up a bit! Sometimes, we can be caught doing or wearing the same things repeatedly. This habit makes it harder to let go. Not to worry! You can always make something new from something old. In this case, you're turning an old straw hat into a new one! Follow along with this tutorial by Violet LeBeaux and make your own boater hat.
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- Roundtop straw hat
- Basic sewing essentials
- Glue gun
- (Optional) Ribbons and lace
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Fedora Hats
7. The Floppy Fedora
When you combine a floppy hat and a fedora, what do you get? A whole new definition of class! Make your own with this tutorial by We All Sew, and prepare to wow everyone!
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- Roundtop straw hat
- Pellon Heavyweight Fusible Fleece
- Bottom-weight or upholstery fabric
- Grosgrain ribbon
- Tailor's chalk
- Basic sewing essentials/ sewing machine
- Pattern
8. The Crochet Fedora
Making your own fedora with fabric is fun and gives you room for creativity. But crocheting your own fedora? Now, that's dedication! Not only is it ultimately fulfilling when finished, it's also very chic. Hard work has never looked this good! Crochet your own fedora with Made & Do Crew's fedora pattern.
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- Crochet Yarn
- 5.5 mm / 9 US / 5 UK crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers or safety pins
9. The Pearl Fedora
Millionaire fashionista or famous trendsetter? With this pearl fedora, you're sure to give off that elegant impression! This is great if you want a quick upgrade to a simple ensemble. The band is actually removable, so matching your style is an easy fix.
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- Fedora
- Pearls with two holes
- Grosgrain ribbon
- E600 glue
- Basic sewing essentials
Sun Visors
10. Fabric Sun Visor
Do you have that one baseball cap that you haven't worn in forever? You're in luck because today is the day you'll get to wear it again! With just a few rips and an additional strip of fabric, you get yourself a stylish sun visor. This tutorial by Sewing Rabbit will guide you in a step-by-step process.
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- Fabric
- Cheap baseball cap
- Seam ripper
- Heavy-duty regular point sewing needle
- Basic sewing essentials
11. The Crochet Visor
Ah yes, another crochet headwear. It can't be helped that they're ultra-chic! With a simple design, it's easy to coordinate with your outfit! Loop your yarn with Crochet for You's tutorial, and have your very own crochet sun visor.
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- Crochet yarn
- 5.5 mm / 9 US / 5 UK crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
12. The Make-Your-Own Visor
Want to start making your own visor from scratch? Look no further than this tutorial by Starshipminivan in Instructables. From forming the brim to creating the elastic, this DIY is a blank slate that will get your creative gears up and running!
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- Fabric
- Interlacing
- Elastic garter
- Basic sewing essentials/ sewing machine
Ready to wear your sun hat for the summer? Learn how to style it with this video by Dominique Sachse:
You used to think, maybe there's a way to beat the heat. Now, you're sure. Block the sun out with these stylish sun hats, and walk on sunshine!
Did these DIY sun hats beat the heat? Let us know in the comments down below!
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