DIY Bucket Hat | Thrifted Transformations Ep. 73

I always see a bunch of medical scrubs while thrifting so I thought it'd be fun to recycle them into bucket hats for summer! Theres always so many fun prints to choose from so be creative and happy sewing :)
I bought both pairs of scrubs for under $20.
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 2-3 hours not including pattern making
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[@CravenWolf1986]

I'm sharing this with all of the nurses in my life. I know it's sometimes hard to part with a favorite set of scrubs, but it's nice to breathe some new life into them. Actually, some of them have been making surgical caps out of old scrubs already, too.

[@coolirpa]

Pippa May yes! Please do 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@01lexie01]

I’d love to see a scrub hat tutorial!!

[@deannamartineau-darius4814]

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[@jonuriah5274]

You probably dont give a damn but does anybody know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me

[@brendanty1376]

@Jon Uriah Instablaster =)

[@Shizuma974]

With those funky patterns, I imagine those scrubs was worn by pediatric nurses or something and I don't know why, seeing you wear the hats you made at the funfair makes me teary-eyed. :')

[@naranciaisbestboi125]

Both of those hats are so cute.

[@coolirpa]

Thank you!

[@naranciaisbestboi125]

No problem.

[@coolirpa]

Thanks for watching everyone!!! Who knew colorful and funky bucket hats were so fun to wear?! I'm actually hoping to make one in a black and white checkered print once I find the fabric. I hope you try this DIY out. Let me know what you wanna see next :)

[@helmsmanpacker3456]

coolirpa :D I wanna make this with some wacky material prints some time soon

[@sugasgirl2126]

Please make a wide leg pants

[@stephanie2303]

This is awesome if only I knew how to sew we have to wear these for work when out side this looks a lot lighter then the material of mine

[@Shari_A._]

Thank you so much for doing this. A couple of my nieces actually collect bucket hats, so this would be super fun to make and add to their collection. I have a few family members that wear scrubs, and would probably happily donate some they no longer want. 💗💗💗

[@ellisch.8133]

This is so hard to recreate... 😥 can you post your pattern 😂

[@rihammoussa1256]

I need to know the dimensions in centimeters .. !!!

[@littlemissy8263]

Yes pleaseeee

[@mareanya]

yesss she should

[@leticiacervantes9786]

Frlll like just share the patterns and it’s easier to just alter it to my size

[@PeeeeekaBOOOO]

I tried this three times ... I can’t get the body lol

[@killianseverson998]

You guys looks so cute together. Love how you can turn something that you might never need into something that's fun to wear anytime

[@steyaanderly8823]

Dang. *looks over at scrap piece of fabric I made earlier that I called a shirt*

[@kennethbitanga4800]

oh no mood lmao

[@Jess-nx2wz]

Oh my goodness you and your boyfriend are so cute! I will definitely be trying this pattern very soon! Your explanations are really clear and easy to understand. Thanks! Much love💛

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

Nice to see that you work with trial and error too. I always think i am waistimg too much time with this but i like it to make my own design this way. And yes more than once i used the wrong part instead of the ajusted one 😏. Love your transformations!

[@angieneerify]

I actually made this for my friend's birthday!!! Thanks April! :)

[@PoisonTheOgres]

You guys are so cute together. I loved the little carnival clip at the end :D

[@kodalaible4666]

Thank you so much for being the only person to make an easy to follow video for making bucket hats🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 tried so many before this and yours was by far the best & easiest

[@raraavis7782]

Cool. I want to make a sunhat, with a longer back...but without the top part...just a band around the head. Regular hats never work if you wear your hair in a bun or ponytail. And I hate wearing it open when it’s hot. It’ll probably need some elastic to stay up that way, though 🤔 Anyway, love hats 🤗

[@Chachi160302]

Love the hats, I might make some for my nieces with the extra fabric I have. Also love that jean vest you wore. It reminded of one of your first transformations 🤗

[@ThePackQueen]

So freaking cute! I LOVE thrifted transformations

[@coolirpa]

Forgetmeena03 thank you meena!

[@mariannecamps8309]

Great! I made 2 already. Such a fun project. The first one I sewed by joining the brim and side into rings first, but your way of constructing the hat is the easiest.

[@kimboclothes]

How much yard of fabric should I get?

[@denisedennehy7747]

Amazing tutorial I love love love you hats also this the first tutorial with a lovely story and music to match BRILLIANT

[@steph-cv7lj]

amazing video, thank you! the clip of you + Eric at the end made my heart melt 🖤

[@Whitney_Sews]

So cute! My daughters are obsessed with Curious George

[@lorrainebowen]

Brilliant - I'm going to make a matching bucket hat with every new outfit I make! xxx THANKS!

[@mariasilviaferreiradiasdes3249]

Vc arrasa !!! Amooooo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Por favor , n pare de postar vídeos , pois gosto muitoooo. Vc é fantástica .

[@user-bo6so9xc1y]

6 year old me: ew no thats so ugly im never wearing that! Me now: MOM CAN I BORROW YOUR SEWING MACHINE im toootaly NOT gonna sew something tEeHeE

[@bootifulkonichiwa5899]

I’m still saving up for a sewing machine so I’m trying by hand 😖

[@yukarin.1614]

How Beautiful hats, Love your work!! Thank u for sharing this!!

[@sara7812]

the instructions for the second piece are very unclear to me could somebody please help me out

[@anastasia-lindabustos3279]

Ive tried so many tutorials and yours was the best 💕

[@mariachristina3949]

Parabéns,vc ensina com simplicidade e é objetiva vai direto ao ponto,ficou muito lindo o chapeú 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@happycamperkid5306]

So cute. I have the perfect fabric to try this myself!

[@sarahh5638]

Love the tip about starting halfway through when sewing the brim and hat piece together. Also - LOVED getting to see all the fun pictures from the fair on your Insta-story! How much longer do you have to have your cast?

[@FonCaTokMaj]

Those hats are so cool ! I love them ! And you guys are so cute !!!

[@GrammyVulture]

These are super cute. What a great project for summer!👍

[@doragomer2624]

I truely loved the hats awsome colors did a wonderful job on the tutorials

[@CrystalSilvas]

I have been watching your videos randomly throughout the years and had no idea you were local until I saw the clip of you at the Del Mar fairgrounds. I'm in Carlsbad. How cool! :)

[@pristinabread]

OMGOMGOMG I LOVE the Curious George fabric!- love the hats!

[@asha7917]

I must make one now!! These are the cutest things 😍

[@mariefritz1]

My 8 year old is jealous you found curious George lol

[@coolirpa]

Serena Fritz awww! It’s such a cute and fun print 😄

[@NayLouise24]

Love it! Oliver + S has a free pattern exactly the same - but for baby to 8yr size. My daughters have lots of them and i make them for everyones kids. I might enlarge the pattern to fit my head too. Super cute! Variegated thread looks great when top stitching plain fabric or contrasting thread on patterned fabric. A small ruffle, PomPom trim, lace, iron on patch, so many ways to change it up!

[@coolirpa]

NayLouise24 great to know! Thanks for sharing. Yes I agree! So many variations 😍

[@NgoThanhThao]

Love those hats ❤️ You guys are so cute!

[@silverpromidi]

Thanks for this tutorial, it has given me hope I might just be able to pull off making a bucket hat for a friend :)

[@slightlysavvy]

i really feel like the quality of your videos and sound have gotten really good recently. good job, i really enjoy these.

[@coolirpa]

Aznbeat thank you for watching! ❤️❤️

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

You are both so adorable! ❤ Fab hats too!

[@m11118]

OMG!!! I loooooove your videos Much love from Kenya❤

[@coolirpa]

I hope to visit Kenya one day!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

You two are so cute togeher. I'm thinking of making my brim wider (to better protect my eyes, skin, and hair while mowing the grass. What I love about your project is using old scrubs (I have a lot of them). Your project is machine washable and repairable. Perfect. Thank you for this video. Please stay safe.

[@FunkyRainbowbubbles]

It's super cool to drop your tutorial just in time I needed it 😊 I am lucky ! Thank you they are super cute 😍

[@coolirpa]

FunkyRainbowbubbles that’s awesome!

[@DA_BULLET]

This project is awesome!

[@Hello25718]

I made one and it looks so Good, thank you for you’re help 😃😃👍

[@cleusascorreia5619]

Sou do Brasil. Amei seu vídeo. É bastante obgetivo. E vcs são uma gracinha, torna esse vídeo muito descontraído. Parabéns

[@cristinanlg27]

So cute💕💕💕

[@ilenemack]

Love your videos. This was a super creative transformation. I wana do this real soon being this is summer/beach weather. 😎

[@coolirpa]

Ilene Mack yes!! Perfect project for summer!

[@kathyc.6874]

Great job-they look great!!

[@Ddrhl]

You make it look so easy.

[@iamwindchakra]

These are really cute!

[@noahstitchbarron784]

I hated bucket hats before I saw them on y'all

[@OdeToFoliage]

So cute!

[@colettemitchell3412]

You always amaze me.

[@linhdoan2252]

You two sooo adorable!

[@robynr]

Oh my gosh this brings back memories. lol And I love curious george he's so cute. Definitely want to make one now. Even if yours was longer it looks cute on. Great job april.

[@katiemurray1781]

So cute love it!

[@MikeyLaAntonius]

Omg I love you channel and you guys are so cute ❤❤❤❤

[@coolirpa]

Thank you so much! :)

[@auomauom]

Woo woo! Love it!!

[@coolirpa]

Thank you :D

[@katieduplessis7255]

This is the cutest😭😭😭

[@helenyan8231]

did you add seam allowence already within that 3"when you started???

[@hasnarahaf4519]

Love your ideas I wish you all the best

[@coolirpa]

Thank you!

[@hasnarahaf4519]

coolirpa please can you make cap blazer ? ❤❤❤

[@paolaverrocchi]

Loved this!

[@jordilatu856]

You guys are so cute! Love the bucket hats 😊

[@coolirpa]

jordi latu thank you!!

[@ladykenja2700]

- GOOD job ! ! ! Thanx 4 sharing.

[@maxeuker2949]

This was such a cute and simple project. Could you do one for a bike hat?

[@darlingtonoguguouche1827]

Wow! I love this

[@tulikukka1043]

Glad to see your leg all healed!

[@coolirpa]

Tulikukka Huovinen it’s not yet. I have 2 more weeks in the cast 😄

[@morganfeaganes343]

You guys are so cute!

[@mellie4174]

omg! Love Love Love! Thanks for working for us even when your ankle hurts!! And also, what is this pattern drafting book that you have? I think I would like to get one also! :)

[@houavang1998]

Love love love!!

[@itzaevasconcelos8453]

Muchas gracias. Desde México.

[@chiarapulcinelli]

I love your videos I have not lost one. you are fantastic. i am writing to you from Italy

[@prophetsharise5572]

nice job.... I like the 3.5" size

[@godflow5612]

So Great! Thankyou this was so great

[@blurryflag6466]

pretty cool guys

[@kabrams5671]

Love it!!

[@linniemorris5309]

Wow beautiful

[@edilzateixeira1066]

Ficou lindo Vocês são fofos 😍

[@Iaintthesharpesttoolintheshed]

Guys! You are so cute, funny and talented💪💪💪🌸🌸🌸

[@nurlailyagustiarini4112]

Huaaaaaa I wanna make it too, I will try 😁.. I loved your video, thanks. Love from Indonesia 😊

[@brittanym188]

Super Cute! ♥

[@juliabetts9801]

Love these hats so much, which pattern making book do you use? 😊

[@alikc25]

Cool hats.

[@lorrainekempton2194]

You guys are too cute!

[@asha7917]

I have loads of that checkerboard print fabric at home if only I could send you some!

[@dreonthetube]

Love this 😍😍👏

[@claudelatorre6818]

So cool

[@MONRIDE]

it look amazing! ❤

[@coolirpa]

MONRIDE thank you ❤️

[@dianal.1279]

Very nice!

[@keziamarlina4671]

You're amazing!!

[@ecrildealebesi2048]

EU AMEI O CHAPÉU VOU TENTAR FAZER . AMEEEEEEEIIIIIIII KKKKKK

[@tinakika3136]

OMG I LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS AND CUTE ;;MOVIE;; IN THE END

[@loristar4442]

Awesome

[@wynn6938]

Thank you so much!!!!! 😄

[@elenaelenchannel7660]

So cute

[@user-qb6fz7dr3g]

I recently got an old sewing machine from my grandma and this is a project I really wanna do. I'm quite new to sewing however and I have a hard time following this...My pattern just looks really weird and huge. Could someone help?

[@narkotikpanda3214]

April wearing a bucket hat. Asian evolution complete

[@middleC17]

Cute!