Sew the Petal Play Hat: A Whimsical Make for Little Explorers -

Hello friends! This is Jennifer Long from Sew A Story. If you’ve been looking for a quick and joyful make that brings imagination to life, the Petal Play Hat might be just the project for you.

Designed for toddlers through youth sizes, this hat comes together with simple techniques and a playful finish. Inspired by the shapes of flowers and stitched with care, the Petal Play Hat is part costume, part keepsake, and all-around fun to sew.

A Hat That Feels Like a Bloom

The Petal Play Hat is crafted from six petal-shaped panels, topped with a leafy stem and optional lining. Once complete, it looks like a flower has gently opened on top of a child’s head — perfect for fairy tale play, dress-up, gardening days, or a spring photo shoot.

This pattern was designed using fabrics from my Thimbelina and Sewing Fairies collections for Riley Blake Designs. The prints bring storybook texture and delicate detail to every petal.

What You’ll Need

The pattern includes templates and instructions for three sizes: Toddler, Child, and Youth. Construction is beginner-friendly and involves curved seams, light interfacing, and topstitching.
From the fabric chart in the pattern, you will need:

For the Hat:

Petals and lining (six panels each)
Leaf and stem pieces

Suggested fabrics:

C16864-RAIN Dotty
C16862-CORAL Garden
C16865-NECTAR Fairy Stitching Dust
C120-PISTACHIO Confetti Cotton
CD16861-NECTAR Sewing Fairies

Other materials:

3 ½ yards of 17″ wide HeatnBond Lite fusible interfacing
Matching thread
Optional: quilting hemostat for turning pieces easily

A Make Full of Play and Purpose

Sewing a hat like this is a sweet reminder that even simple projects can bring big joy. Whether you’re making a dress-up costume, a gift, or just adding a little handmade charm to the season, the Petal Play Hat encourages connection through creativity.