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Fleece Hat Tutorial

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:05:42 PDT

Watch out, it's a big file!

Also see how to color fleece eyes to go on your hat. --> [link]
How to replace the band with ear-flaps! --> [link]
And how to sew on ears! --> [link]

Pattern: also notes the size of the rectangle
NOTE: pattern includes a 1/4" or .6cm seam allowance. That means sew that far from the edge.

If you are one of the many people only familiar with the metric system, I'm sorry I didn't include those measurements but here is a wonderful conversion tool. --> [link]

Alright you've been waiting for it so here it is. Firstly I'd like to state that this was a big pain to make. I have no idea how others can stand to make these.

Now this is just a basic hat so you can embellish it however you want. Please don't ask me how to make anything specific; either you'll have to figure it out or buy it from me.

Please don't post this anywhere, kindly leave a link instead.
Tutorial (c) me, Clearkid - For the glory of God!

Edit: OK, so I've had several people express confusion on the last step. I will attempt to clarify it here:

First sew the short edges of the band together, forming a loop. Then fold it the long way with the seam inside so you have a double thick loop. Take your main hat part and turn it inside out with the seams facing out. Turn the hat upside-down like a bowl! Now, take your double thick band with it's two raw edges facing up, and place it INSIDE the hat so that those two edges line up the the edge of the hat. Pin it together starting with the seam of the loop lined up with the back seam of you hat. Then fold it in half and pin the front, and then the sides and in-between. Then you're going to sew the tree layers together at the top. When you've finished, take out your pins and fold the brim down, and turn the hat right-side-out again to finish.

Now, that's the detailed explaination. In essence, all you're really doing in the last step, is sewing the brim to the bottom of the hat in a way that hides the seam on the inside. Hope it helps guys! If you still have questions, feel free to post them here.

Want to see what others have made? --> [link]

And one last thing. If you make a hat, I'd love to see it. You can post your links here. :3

Luma Plush Tutorial

Sat, 09 May 2009 22:14:31 PDT

Pattern: [link]

Fleece pwns felt!

I love how the tutorial category is listed under "frequently used."

So I have succumb to the mob, and now present you with a Luma tutorial. <3

Lumas (c) Nintendo
Tutorial and pattern (c) ~clearkid

If you have any questions, about making the Lumas please comment below. If you have questions about other stuff, please go explore my gallery and journals.

For the glory of God!

Ear-Flap Tutorial

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:35:14 PST

Pattern: [link]

Basic fleece hat tutorial: [link]

You guys better love me for this, because this took waaay longer then it should have. T_T

This is for my curved ear-flaps, but feel free to make them square, long, pointy or whatever tickles your fancy.

Tutorial (c) clearkid, Do not republish without permission.

How to Add Ears

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:19:18 PDT

Base Fleece Hat Tutorial --> [link]
If you want to wire your ears so they stand up: [link]
Part 2 of making a Typhlosion hat and the patterns for this: [link]

So this is actually part one of three tutorials centered on this new Typhlosion hat I made, and now you can learn to make it too.

Don't feel limited to ears either, this can be used for anything that you want to put through a seam!

Bonus tip: If you're using a sewing machine, use your reverse function to sew back first and then forward. This will keep your stitches from unraveling.

Tutorial (c) ~clearkid Please don't re-post this anywhere, kindly leave a link instead.

For the glory of God!

If you have any questions, feel free to post them below.

Typhlosion Hat Tutorial

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:10:15 PDT

Patterns: [link]
(Note, all pieces except the eyes have a 1/4" (7mm) seam allowance. Also, the pieces labeled "tape" cut as labeled separately for the outside, and cut one taped together in red for the inside.)

Part I: [link]
Base hat tutorial: [link]

Finished product: [link]

So this isn't the most important tutorial, but I though you might like to see it anyway. Plus you get some bonus patterns from me.

Tutorial (c) ~clearkid Please do not re-post this elsewhere, kindly leave a link instead.

For the glory of God!

If you have any questions, please comment below.

How to Color Fleece Eyes

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:49:00 PDT

Watch out it's a big file!

Start by making a fleece hat --> [link]

My number one compliment on my hats has to be: "Omg I love those eyes! How do you do that?!" So I thought instead of trying to explain it to everyone that asks, it'd be easier to just point them to this tutorial.

Now you too, can have amazing eyes on your hats!

One little tip, don't be afraid to use different colors in your eyes. Here I added yellow to my blue and I even picked blues that ranged from purple-blue to green-blue. If you're doing gold, try adding a little pink and orange, for brown add a little red and green. You'll be amazed how that little extra color can make your eyes come to life!

Tutorial (c) clearkid. Please do not re-post this file, kindly leave a link instead.

Learn more about commissioning me for a hat --> [link]

If you find any errors or if anything is unclear, feel free to post about it here.

How to Wire Ears

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:14:12 PDT

Mini tutorial time.

Green is wire, red is stitching, and tan is masking tape.

Have large ears/horns/other things sticking up out of your hat that are just sadly flopping over? Try adding some wire!

I use gauge 20 steel wire for most everything. It's thick enough to hold your stuff up, yet thin enough you can bend it with your fingers.

You'll usually want to add your wire after you've finished sewing your hat. Simply measure out enough wire to go inside both ears plus about 20 inches extra.

Find the middle of your wire piece and place it on your center seam. Then make two bends where the inside of the ear starts.

Then take and end and push it in between the stitches into the ear. Then push it back out on the outer edge of the ear. Do the same for the other side.

While holding the inner bend in place, push the long wire end into the ear until it loops up and fills the whole inside. Then bend the long end towards the back of the hat. Do the same for the other ear and then pinch the wire into shape as needed.

Form a small loop in the back with the two ends and twist them together in the middle. Cut of the excess and make tiny loops on the ends so they won't be sharp.

With a needle and thread, stitch through the inside seams, wrap around the wire and tie off at bends to hold the wire in place.

If you like (especially useful if you have long hair) Carefully cover the wire twist with masking tape.

And there you go, now you can add those inches to your height!

(c) ~clearkid
For the glory of God!