Sure! I would love to! I used some plain fleece (I think from Hancock Fabrics) and down-proof 1.1 ripstop nylon (from backwoodsdaydreamer.com). The beanie is made of 6 segments and finished with grosgrain. I first sketched out a template on cardboard and then traced it onto the ripstop and fleece. (I included a rough sketch, it's just so people can get a visual) When measuring the bottom edge make sure you measure your head and add at least 3 inches to that. I traced 12 templates on the ripstop and 6 on the fleece. After everything was traced and cut I started the construction of the individual segments. The hat is three layers, from inside to out it is: fleece, ripstop, ripstop. This creates a down-proof pocket. I found it was best to pin the three layers together, otherwise they slip a lot. I sewed around the outter edge, but only 3/4 the way around so that down can be stuffed in the pocket. I used only a small amount of down (honestly, I just eyeballed it) in each segment and then sewed the remaining edge to close up the pocket. I then decided to do some sewn through quilting. One line of stitching down the middle and then another three across at about 2.5 inches apart. Once each of the segments was done I began to stitch the segements together. When doing this remember to initially have the ripstop facing each other so that when all the segments are attached you turn the beanie right side out. I finally finished the bottom edge with 1 inch grosgrain.
Ta-da! You have a down beanie. I hope this helps!
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