Making a Beret • Pattern & Sewing DIY Tutorial • How to

In this video I show how to make a beret, both pattern and sewing tutorial all together by Kim Dave

Material Used
Half a metre of fabric
Half a metre of lining

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Panasonic gh3 with 15mm lens.
Music used from Epidemic sound.

[KimDave]

From my video about upcycling scrap fabrics, a lot of requests came through for this beret tutorial. Feel free to recreate and share yours online too.

[aplaceinthestars]

Whew, this was a little challenge for me! Not because it was "difficult", but I made the mistake of trying to -rush- it. I'm really a quilter, so let me tell ya- TAKE TIME JOINING THAT 3-D, 7-PIECE JUNCTION! I had to seam-rip sooo much, also melted my cheap mystery-lining on my iron, and was too stingy on my seam allowance when I cut the pattern, oh gosh...These don't really have anything to do with the video, just venting LOL! I know better, really I do!

Anyway, I'm happy with the instruction: YT has a lot of creepy-mannequin models and unstylish materials among beret tutorial videos, but this one is just more appealing all around. I wanted a more structured hat than a plain beret, and there aren't as many free "patterns" for something like this, so it's very generous and helpful.

My project might've been better with a more "dramatic" material like in the video, rather than a dull, traditional houndstooth like I used. Bolder colors, fun prints, interesting textures... that sort of thing. Mine makes me look a bit "lunch lady", so I need to be particular about the angle I wear it. The fit is good though, and it's a warm little hat. A very satisfying little project, imo :D

[BrianJHall-wlbf]

Hi Kim, your laying out the "ballooning oval" shape is perfect for making Medieval and Renaissance style hats, as well as modern designer Berets. Thank you for the tutorial which ended up being more than a Beret lesson. So many endless possibilities from using the French Curve pattern rule!

[globalcommunityaffairs]

You look gorgeous great beret application. Thank you Kim.

[mariescott]

Gorgeous hat, and that film has to be my number 1 all-time favourite" Coming to America"

[tamaradiaz]

Que hermoso sombrero!!! What beautiful Hat!! I will try to make one, hugs from Argentina

[NinaWilliams]

Thanks for the tutorial, it's very cute! You should definitely design other head-wear items on the future!

[mifieknephillips]

So beautiful ❤️
Wow!
God bless you richly.

[eilenwandia]

God knows how much I rallied my friends to vote for this tutorial and finally its here 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[folashadeolulade]

I'm definitely trying this soon. Thanks Kim Dave

[JoeGosling]

That is such a brilliant and easy to follow makers video....totally inspired to make this...thank you Kim...you are an inspiration.

[keiyamcmorris]

This is bomb I was talking with my friend the other day how to make this as she does in I found this tutorial.Thank you!

[morayyoo]

Thank you so so much 😁.. I've always been wanting to make a beret just like yours since forever

[fashionmeetslola]

I just love and love and love and love love love love 😂😂 you so much Kim 😍💛💛💛🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[elkiereene]

How convenient xD I was actually thinking of making one!

[PreciousPosholi]

Yes! Long awaited tutorial. When she says "I cant wait to see your recreations of this tutorial"🧘🏾‍♀️as I plan my creation 💃💃

[dianadivadiamond]

I remembered my MOM God rest her soul had used an iron to make the pattern to make one similar to yours.

[darrylgoodwin]

This is such a great video, thank you for sharing and showing how to create this beautiful hat.🙏🏼

[janetweeks]

Haha! Your Eddie Murphy introduction is funny and so cute. :)

[toyinogunlusi]

This is really great, definitely making one😂😂