These DIY Trucker Hats For Kids Are So Fly

Throughout the summer, my family and I live in baseball hats. There are several reasons behind the brim obsession. First, they provide extra protection from the sun’s rays. Secondly, my kids like to be “cool” with their hats, so they are a fun accessory for them to wear. Thirdly,they’re so fun (and easy) to customize!

We have a small collection of hats growing (a DIY hat organizer is next on the list of to-do’s), but we needed some DIY hats that we designed. You know I like a good DIY, and this one was fun!

I took the lead on painting the hats, but kids can easily paint their own DIY trucker hats. You can freehand designs like I did or you can use painter’s tape or stencils too. This DIY project would be really fun for a birthday party activity, and favor to take home.

Want to make your own DIY trucker hats for kids? Follow my directions below:

Here’s how I did it. And yes, you can make your own trucker hat with these instructions, too.

Supplies:

Paint brushes, fine and wide
Youth trucker hats
Fabric medium, this or this
Acrylic paint
Painter’s tape (optional)

Instructions:

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Step 1: Buy trucker hats. There are so many color and size options available, in both youth and adult sizes.

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Step 2: Prep the paint with fabric medium. I did a 1:1 ratio of paint/fabric medium. Stir thoroughly.

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Step 3: Paint the design on the hat. I chose to paint three very different designs. For my oldest son, I painted a colorful design that is ultimately a nod to his favorite NFL team, the Broncos. For my daughter, I painted her favorite sweet fruit, a watermelon along with a cute quote. For my youngest son, I went with a monochromatic drawing of Colorado mountains, as well as the name of the state with RAD emphasized. I freehanded the design from inspiration I found online, and only needed painter’s tape for the stripes on the orange and blue hat. You can also sew on a patch, use stencils, or even use a heat transfer vinyl design.

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Jessica Gregg is the oldest of the three sisters who founded j. sorelle, a lifestyle + events blog. With a background in Public Relations and wedding planning, Jessica can’t get enough of beautiful events and fine details. As a blessed momma to 3 amazing kiddos, she is always elbow-deep in flour, paint and laundry…or whatever else is on the menu for that day. She is a total hopeless romantic, married to her high school sweetheart. She can’t live without her faith, her large Italian family, morning espresso, and red wine. She loves to write about DIY projects, yummy recipes, fun crafts for the kiddos, pretty weddings and creative parties at j. sorelle. You can also find Jessica and her sisters on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.