Wizard Hat Sewing Pattern
The Wizard Hat is a beginner sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Kid (20½ in) to Adult (23½ in). It takes about 1 hour in 5 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026

- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 1 h
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 5
The Wizard Hat pattern comes in 3 sizes, Kid (20½ in) to Adult (23½ in). It is a beginner project that takes about 1 h, in 5 steps. Best fabrics: velvet, velveteen, satin, cotton, wool felt or linen for the outer; cotton for the lining. You will practice straight seams, sewing a circle seam and topstitching.
Photos are renders of the finished item, made from this pattern's shapes.
Sizes and fabric
| Size | Measures | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Kid (20½ in) | head 20½ in, crown 14 in, brim 4 in, 4-10 yrs | 1 yd outer + 1 yd lining (45 in) |
| Teen (22 in) | head 22 in, crown 16 in, brim 4½ in, 10-16 yrs | 1 yd outer + 1 yd lining (45 in) |
| Adult (23½ in) | head 23½ in, crown 18 in, brim 5 in, adult | 1⅛ yd outer + 1⅛ yd lining |
Velvet, velveteen, satin, cotton, wool felt or linen for the outer; cotton for the lining. Stiff sew-in interfacing or buckram for the brim.
You also need
- Thread; a chopstick
- Optional: millinery wire for the point, felt stars, a buckle band
Pattern pieces
Crown (half piece, cut on the fold), Brim (half piece, cut on the fold)
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 5 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Crown
- Brim
- Join
- Finish
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Questions about the Wizard Hat
How much fabric does the Wizard Hat need?
Best fabrics: velvet, velveteen, satin, cotton, wool felt or linen for the outer; cotton for the lining. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Wizard Hat come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Kid (20½ in) to Adult (23½ in). Choose your size by your head measurement. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Wizard Hat take to sew?
About 1 hour. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 5 steps.
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