How to Sew a Stylish Sauna Hat: DIY Guide for Beginners

My friends and I decided to celebrate New Year's in the classic tradition—going to the banya or sauna on December 31st. And guess what? I looked, and I don't have a hat... I don't want to wear some unsightly cap. After all, we're girls. Does anyone have ideas for a cute sauna hat?

Решили с подружками отметить Новый Год в классических традициях, т. е. пойти 31 декабря в баню, сауну. Ну и что? Кинулась - а шапочки-то нет… Непрезентабельный чепчик надевать не хочется. Все-таки мы же девочки. Поделитесь идеями симпатичной банной шапочки!

Actually, sauna and banya hats can be sewn from more than just wool. Felt is also suitable for sewing such an accessory, just pay attention to the composition. You are right here, synthetic materials can harm you in high-temperature conditions, so the felt must be made of natural merino, rabbit, or goat wool. Also, you can use natural linen in several layers and terry cloth made of natural cotton.

It's easiest to sew from homespun linen: it will definitely be natural. And buying merino felt is like trying to catch a unicorn ))) Everywhere, felt is either Chinese artificial or European with a 40/60 wool/viscose ratio.

It's easiest to sew from homespun linen: it will definitely be natural. And buying merino felt is like trying to catch a unicorn ))) Everywhere, felt is either Chinese artificial or European with a 40/60 wool/viscose ratio.

This is more of a price question. I haven't seen such felt in large sheets or by the meter either. But there is such material made from rabbit and goat wool. Although a 25/30 cm piece will cost about 30-50 UAH, so sewing such a hat will end up costing a considerable amount. It would be cheaper to use felted wool, and the color range of that material is no less than that of felt.

Question for the experts - can you sew such a hat from felt, or is it better to look for something more natural?

Actually, sauna and banya hats can be sewn from more than just wool. Felt is also suitable for sewing such an accessory, just pay attention to the composition. You are right here, synthetic materials can harm you in high-temperature conditions, so the felt must be made of natural merino, rabbit, or goat wool. Also, you can use natural linen in several layers and terry cloth made of natural cotton.

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