Maker Studio: Design Your Own Fabric + Bucket Hat

Maker Studio: Paint Your Own Fabric + Bucket Hat

Date: Tuesday, March 3
Suggested ages: 7 to 12
Time: 12:30 to 4:30
Seats: 4
All materials included

Description

Students spend the afternoon in the Maker Studio combining art and sewing to create a wearable project from start to finish. They begin by painting their own fabric using textile paints and simple tools, choosing colors, patterns, and textures that reflect their style.

Once the fabric is dry, it becomes part of a classic bucket hat. Students learn how flat fabric transforms into a finished piece while practicing sewing curves and following guided construction steps. The project is designed to be approachable, confidence building, and fun.

During drying time, each student designs a mini fashion label that is sewn into the inside of their hat so they leave with something completely their own.

What they will do

• Paint a custom fabric piece
• Explore color and pattern in design
• Prep and press fabric
• Sew a bucket hat with guidance
• Practice sewing curves
• Design and sew in a personal fashion label

Skills learned

• Textile painting
• Basic design choices
• Pressing techniques
• Straight stitching
• Sewing curves
• Following construction steps

Take home

A finished bucket hat featuring their painted fabric and their own sewn in fashion label.