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Make an Animal Hat

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Measure and Cut the Fabric
Animal Hat

Measure and fold fabric in half.

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First off, use fleece for the hat itself. Felt can be used later to add eyes, noses, etc. If you want a hat for cooler months, you can use a t-shirt instead.

Start with a strip of fabric that is 13“ high for a floppy-eared bunny hat. For a hat with smaller ‘bear’ ears, the height should be 10” - 11”. The width of the fabric will be determined by the size of your head. Use a measuring tape to measure just above your ears, all around your head. A typical size for a woman’s hat is 22”. Add 1/2" for seam allowance.

Fold the fabric in half, with right sides together. Next, we will cut the ears.

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