Reversible Bucket Hat

I made this hat today, but neither of my kids would cooperate to model it, so I had to use Mr. Sleep Sheep here:

This is a Martha Stewart crafts pattern – it was pretty straightforward after I figured out how to tape the templates together (that part took WAY longer than it should have!). I used fusible interfacing on both pieces of the brim fabric, which I think stiffened up the brim a bit more than I like, so the next time I make it I’ll just put interfacing on one of the sides. Also, its a bit big for a preschooler, but too small for an adult, so if I make another child sized hat I’ll need to adjust the size down some. It took me quite awhile – I probably worked on it for 3 hours at least, but of there were some interruptions during that time – I’d say its easily a 2 hour project with no interruptions. I’m thinking of making matching mom and daughter hats to donate to the preschool auction.