DIY Ruffle Bonnet
Ruffle trim bonnets are really cute and surprisingly super simple to make.
We’re going to use two shades of pink satin, giving the bonnet a gorgeous appearance. Let’s get started.
Tools and materials:
- Satin (in two different colors)
- Elastic
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Fabric marker
- Pins
- Sewing machine
- Iron
- Safety pin
1. Double fold the fabric
Start by double-folding both pieces of fabric. Fold it in half one way and then fold it in half again the other way.
Then place the two pieces of fabric on top of one another, making sure the folded edges are together.
2. Mark the fabric
Take a ruler or measuring tape and measure from the folded corner.
For regular bonnets measure 12 inches (30.5cm), but because we’re creating a ruffle, we’re going to measure to 14 inches (35.5cm).
3. Cut out fabric
Rotate that measuring tape until you create an arch. Then connect all the dots in a line and cut out the fabric.
4. Sew the outside
Once the two pieces of fabric are unfolded, you will have two circles.
Place the circles' right sides together, pin the sides, take the circles to your sewing machine, and sew the outer edge.
Make sure to leave about an inch or two open so that you can turn the bonnet right side out.
5. Turn right side out
Trim off the excess fabric and then turn the bonnet right side out.
6. Press seams flat
Take an iron and press the seams flat.
7. Sew line around bonnet
Measure 1.5 inches (3.8cm) in from the edge of the bonnet all around the bonnet.
Leave an opening at the same place as where we turned the bonnet right side out. Proceed to sew down where you’ve marked.
8. Sew another line
After you’ve sewn that layer, sew another layer of stitches about 0.5 inches (1.3cm) below the first one.
Don’t leave an opening for this layer.
9. Feed elastic through channel
Take a safety pin and insert it into the end of your elastic.
Then use the safety pin to help you feed the elastic through the channel that we made.
10. Tie ends together
Once your elastic is all the way through, you can either knot it or sew it together.
11. Stretch bonnet
Now stretch your bonnet to evenly distribute the elastic.
12. Close up opening
The last step is to close up the openings with two top stitches.
DIY ruffle bonnet
Now you have your very own ruffle bonnet. This bonnet is reversible because we used two layers of satin.
This is great for wearing to bed as it will keep your hair soft and protected from rubbing against the pillow.
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