Basic Hat that's Beary Cute

Here's a great Variation on the Basic Hat that's fun and cute.  It's a snap to make your little cub adorable!
You will Need:

• A printed out version of the FreeFleece Fun Basic hat pattern PDF.
• A print out of the Bear Ears Pattern
• 1/3 yard fleece (you could actually make several from this)
• Thread (Preferable a contrasting color
• Contrasting fleece fabric

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1- Cut out the pattern

You can find direction on how to assemble the pattern (if needed)  Cut out both of the patterns.  For contrast I recommend cutting out the ear interior (the smaller piece) with a contrasting fabric. If you want the ear to have a dent make the top and bottom of the line on the interior ear  pieces on the right side of the fabric.

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2 - Pin and Sew the Ears

This is the trickiest part of the pattern.  Taking and exterior and interior ear piece, put right sides together and line up the bottoms of the pieces.    The exterior is larger than the interior so your ear will have a nice outline.  Line up the exterior edges of the piece and pin (this will cause the back to bubble). I like to use a lot of pins to get this right. For a baby hat use a .5 inch seam, for a child or adult hat use a .25 inch seam.  Sew top stitch seam on ear if desired.

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3 - Place Ears and Sew Hat

I tried applique and didn't like it

Place and pin the ears where you would like them to be on the hat (a third of the way down seams to work well).  You want the tops of the ears facing in, sitting on the right side of the fabric,  you will then place the other half of the hat (right side down) on top.  Then follow direction for the basic hat and you're finished! Tip: Because of the layers sew slowly over the sections with the ears - it will keep the stitches more even.