How to Sew Ushanka Style Hat with Faux Fur Lining | Russian Inspired Fashion DIY Tutorial

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to use the free, printable hat pattern available on my blog to sew your own ushanka/Russian-style hat. This warm winter hat features ear flaps and a faux fur or minky lining.
Find the free, downloadable hat pattern here: leanne.studio/sew/
Questions? Be sure to comment below and I will help in any way I can!
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[@MothandRustDIY]

Don't forget to post any questions here! Follow this link to download the pattern on my blog: mothandrustdiy.com/ushanka-hat-with-faux-fur-lining-free-pdf-pattern/

[@rockerglacial1160]

I have a question! What are your measurements? I am a beginner to hat making and I know the numbers would help my techincal brain lol! Btw I luv your hat so much its so cool.

[@sarahswanson4061]

My 13 year old found your pattern and is so excited. He has carefully chosen his fabric and cut the pattern and fabric out. I'll sew if for him since it is more involved, but thank you for both the pattern and video!

[@MothandRustDIY]

Sarah, that is so awesome!! This comment just made my day. I am so happy he's excited about it...if you are so inclined to share when it's finished, I'd love to see! Thank you so much for taking the leave such a kind and lovely comment!!

[@RandomBruv65]

finally, i can chill with my gopnik friends now :D

[@user-sl5oc9hy9t]

congrats you are now a Russian

[@imadegotama6827]

🤣🤣

[@Ugh_Its_Gabriel]

👎

[@CaroVidea]

Thanks for upload the pattern

[@MothandRustDIY]

Absolutely! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@user-qt6bz6cr5e]

This tutorial has come in handy as of recently my hat has become worn over the years I had worn it as a Russian the trapper hat as I refer to ushanka has been apart of my life as long as I remember the hat means a lot more than anyone knows the hat I’ve had for so long has been worn out with love I’ve decided that a fresh start is needed with a new hat to create new memories despite being created for winter use I worn my ushanka everyday and will continue to with my new ushanka of my own. Спасибо за этот очень полезный учебник я вернусь чтобы создать больше своих собственных!!

[@MothandRustDIY]

Awww, thank you so much for this comment and the kind words! That makes me so happy that this was helpful for you!💖

[@user-qt6bz6cr5e]

@@MothandRustDIY No need to be thanking me I should be the one thanking this tutorial I’ll be going back to as I continue making one of my own it won’t be my last time coming back to this great video!

[@Aldisia]

Totally awesome. Now I know what to do with this crazy blue faux fur!

[@MothandRustDIY]

Yesss! (Also, KZbin seems to be hiding some of my comments until months later...grrr!)

[@GoldenTony348]

When i First Shaw your video i thought that i had to pay for the Pattern but no it was for free and i think that that is Really awesome it also works really well thank you very much for this tutorial

[@MothandRustDIY]

Aww thank you so much!! I am so glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@visionprdxjo2505]

Thank you for the post and the pattern!! I am excited to make a customized one for me!! Lately its been cold enough in houston for me to sport mines. I get a lot of smiles and complements when I wear it!! hehehe As Uncle buck (John Candy) say do you think" its the hat?? " hahahah

[@MothandRustDIY]

Awesome!! I’m so glad to be of help-and thank you for the comment!

[@anita_skye2051]

My friend made ushanka with A4 paper and glue,and she gave it to me,i kept it well

[@MothandRustDIY]

That is so cool! (And very sweet!)

[@shreeck]

This is really easy to understand, and the hat is soo cute, thanks for the pattern, im going to add this to my project ❤️

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thanks you so much!! 💖 I am so glad you like it!

[@ericbuys467]

Can't wait to make soviet ushanka

[@MothandRustDIY]

Please let me know if you have any other questions!! I would love to see it when you finish it!

[@9catlover]

Love this so much and looks so stylish on the head :) Thank you so much for the free pattern! I am wondering if i can make a waterproof out layer, but worried about the rustling of the water proof fabric. 😁

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you very much for such kind words!! I'm so glad you like it. And I actually think making it from waterproof fabric is a great idea!

[@ptarushasagame8405]

I own an ushanka with a wind breaker style fabric. The rustling isn't so bad, but I can tell you it muffles quite a bit of sound so it will be harder to hear.

[@capybara-k6g]

Thank you! Do you recommend this for beginners? I have no experience in needlework, but I like the look of ushankas and trapper hats and want to make one

[@MothandRustDIY]

I would say this is probably more of an intermediate (or advanced beginner) project...I wouldn't consider it too complicated, but I would definitely not recommend this for a first project. However, once you get comfortable with the basics, I would say to give it a try!!

[@capybara-k6g]

@@MothandRustDIY Alright, thank you!! :)

[@iluvweezer7028]

i love the design! do you use or a sewing machine? or are you able to hand sew the whole thing? im thinking of making it but i do not have a sewing machine.

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for the kind comment, I’m so glad you like it! I used a sewing machine, but you could definitely sew it by hand. It would take a bit of time, but is small enough of a project that it probably wouldn’t be unreasonable.

[@crownlaurus2610]

Whoa whoa slow down! Cool hat tho.

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you!!💕

[@rubberscuomo]

Actually, this is a trapper hat. The ushanka is completely fur on the outside, not just on the flaps.

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for the comment!! Yes, this could also be called a trapper hat. As someone who is clearly very sharp, you probably also noticed I called this a ushanka *style* hat....not an accurate reproduction of a historical style. (Heck, I didn't even use real fur...!) 😉 In the end, I found "ushanka" was the best term for me to use, as far as SEO goes, so that's what I decided on.

[@Prussia_is_not_yet_lost.]

Can I make this as well in leather? Theturning out and inof the fabric could showdifficult with stiff leather. I plan this to do with leather anf man made fur.

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for the question! I believe you're right; it might be difficult to turn if you're using stiff leather. If you're able to sew it, though, a softer leather would probably work fine.

[@almazotorresericdaniel8580]

Hi! Can I use this pattern for both men and women? Thanks in advance : )

[@MothandRustDIY]

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry for the delay in answering, some how I missed your question!! But thank you for asking, and you can definitely use this for men and women. If you need to adjust the size a little, I'd recommend simply adding a bit to the back fold. I hope this is helpful!

[@ryantoppin2404]

Love the look at this and am trying to judge what size I need to print at. The video says "average size woman's head" for a size but that's not much to go on. Is there any sort of number you could put to that?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for your comment, Ryan! It comfortably fits about 22".

[@ryantoppin2404]

@@MothandRustDIY Thank you so much

[@Laura-uf2yy]

This might be a dumb question, but can you do all the sewing by machine?

[@MothandRustDIY]

That's not a dumb question!! Technically, you could sew the opening shut and tack the flap up by machine if you were working with thinner materials...however, sewing on the shank type of button would still need to be done by hand. Thanks for asking, Laura--I hope this was helpful!

[@Laura-uf2yy]

@@MothandRustDIY thank u very much

[@konostupidman2374]

Congratulation you have got russia girl achivement

[@MothandRustDIY]

Awesome!!! 😁 Thank you!

[@frankroberts3868]

I made your hat using soft deer skin leather for the outside, flannel lining and muskrat fur. It is too big and I recognize that I failed to follow your instructions of a half inch seam when joining everything. But It's way too big and I am wondering if it is more than the 1/2" seam allowance that is an issue. How would I make my next hat smaller?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Oh no, I'm sorry it turned out too big! For reference, printed as is, this pattern should fit comfortably about 22". The only thing I can think of would be if you could print the pattern a slightly smaller percentage. I would say use something cheaper but bulky like fleece to make the second one, to see if it fits better, before moving on to more precious materials. If you can rip the seams on your existing one, you might be able to resew with a larger seam allowance and still have it work. I hope this is helpful!

[@frankroberts3868]

@@MothandRustDIY I'm going to try it again with your direction of 1/2" seam allowance. I think that's the problem or you would have other questions about the sizing.

[@eagleguy8853]

HI My head circumference is 56cm/22 inc. Will this pattern fit me?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Hello and thank you for the question!! Depending on the thickness of the inside fur or lining you use, this fits about 21" to 22". However, if you think it needs to be a little bigger, I would recommend adding a half inch or so to the back fold/seam. I hope this is helpful!

[@viyprospekt]

question, how would i adjust this for a 24” circumference? i’m a bit confused what “back fold” means on the website

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you for your question! By back fold, I'm referring to the part of the pattern that would be placed on the fold of your fabric when cutting out your pieces. (It should be indicated on the printed pattern.) To adjust up to 24", I would probably recommend adding 1/2" to the back (the fold are) of the pattern, and also adding 1/2" to the front part. By spreading out the increases more evenly, it shouldn't change the shape of the hat too drastically. I hope this is helpful!!

[@viyprospekt]

@@MothandRustDIY thank you for your response! a few more things (sorry, pattern alteration is still somewhat new to me), the “front part” is difficult to determine, would it work just adding a 1/2” all around the pattern? and i’m assuming this is done on all three pieces?

[@MothandRustDIY]

​@@viyprospekt No worries, I am glad to answer any questions!!! I probably wouldn't add the extra width all the way around. If you're looking at the assembly diagram on my blog, the pattern piece at the top is the outside piece; the left side is the back, and the right side (opposite the back) is the front. The longer tab sort of part at the bottom left is the ear flap, and the shorter tab toward the right is the front/forehead flap. The bottom right pattern piece is the bottom part of the lining (it's actually mirroring the outside part, but I only did that for the sake of saving space when I laid out the pdf pattern.) So, in total, I would add 1/2" to the front and back of the outer piece and the bottom lining piece. You probably don't have to add anything to the round piece that is the upper lining, but just to make sure you do have enough to work with, you could enlarge that circle by 1/4" (you might end up with a larger seam allowance for that, but it shouldn't hurt anything.) I hope this is helpful and not more confusing! I know I just said a LOT... 😅

[@lukepereira6204]

where in the pattern , can i uso to adjust the size of the head?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Hi Luke! You can find the pattern here: mothandrustdiy.com/ushanka-hat-with-faux-fur-lining-free-pdf-pattern/ You should be able adjust the size slightly by adding or subtracting an inch or so from the back and front seam edges. I hope that's helpful!

[@elliependry9677]

@@MothandRustDIY Hi, which bits of the pattern are the back and front seam edges? Trying to make this for a bigger head! thanks x

[@MothandRustDIY]

@@elliependry9677 Thank you for the question!! The edge that is placed on the fold is the back and the seam actually runs up the front center.

[@HowIsTheFuture]

out of curiosity how big is the finished hat?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you for the question (and I'm sorry about the delay in answering!) The finished hat has a circumference of approximately 22".

[@fisshi]

Roughly how much fabric do you need?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for your question, Megan! For the outside, you will need about 1/2 yard, and you should be able to use about 3/8 yard (maybe less) for the lining...however, with both, you should end up with a good deal of extra fabric.

[@fisshi]

@@MothandRustDIY Thanks looking forward to making it.

[@smurfmemez4112]

What are the measurements for tbe hat?

[@MothandRustDIY]

I'll be sure to get you the exact measurements tomorrow, but it should fit a head of about 22" circumference...again, I will get more exact info soon! :)

[@MothandRustDIY]

Ahh!! Hello again! I'm so sorry I never got back with you....if you are still interested, the hat does indeed comfortably fit a 22" circumference, give or take, and if laid flat, the back measures about 9.5" long, and about 11.5" across.

[@jakobcantu2165]

Can i use real fur with this??

[@MothandRustDIY]

I have not worked with real fur so I can't give much advice, but if you are comfortable working with it, I can't see why it wouldn't work! :D It may require a different type of sewing machine, though. I believe leather sewing machines are quite a bit sturdier.

[@jakobcantu2165]

@@MothandRustDIY thank you

[@emanuelgreen2655]

*soviet anthem intensifies*