How to Draw a Sombrero: Easy Step by Step Guide

March 8, 2025

Hi everyone, welcome to Simple Easy Drawing! Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a sombrero. If you’re a kid or a beginner in drawing, this sombrero drawing guide is perfect for you.

A sombrero is a traditional Mexican hat known for its wide brim and high, pointed crown. It is often decorated with colorful patterns and is designed to provide shade from the sun. Sombreros are not only stylish but also an important part of Mexican culture and festivities!

Whether you’d like to call it a Mexican hat or a sombrero, here’s an easy step by step drawing tutorial to help you get started.

Materials You Will Need:

A piece of paper
An HB pencil
A dust-free eraser
A black sketch pen for outlines
Crayons or color pencils for coloring

Steps to draw a sombrero:

Please note: In each step, the new parts of the drawing will be highlighted in orange, while everything you’ve already drawn will stay in black.

Step 1: Draw the base of the sombrero brim

A simple curved line, shaped like a wide smile, drawn in the center of the page to form the base of the sombrero’s brim.

Start by drawing a long, curved line in the center of your page, like a big smile.

Step 2: Draw the crown

An upside-down U shape is added above the curved line, forming the tall, rounded crown of the sombrero.

In the middle of the curved line, draw a large upside-down U shape.

Step 3: Connect the brim

Another curved line is drawn to connect both ends of the first curved line, running behind the U shape to complete the sombrero’s basic outline.

Now, connect both ends of the curved line with another curved line that runs behind the U shape. Just like in the picture.

Step 4: Extend the brim

Two slightly curved lines extend inward and downward from both ends of the brim

From each end of the first curved line, draw two slightly curved lines extending inward and downwards. Just as given in the picture.

Step 5: Complete the sombrero drawing

A second curved line connects the extended brim lines, mirroring the original curved line and creating a full sombrero shape.

Connect the two outer lines with another curved line, mirroring the first curved line you drew.

Step 6: Add decorative patterns

A zigzag pattern is drawn along the sombrero’s brim to give it an authentic Mexican-style design. Additional small dots added for decoration.

Decorate your sombrero by adding fun patterns! A great way to make it look authentic is to draw zigzag lines along the brim. You can also add dots or small triangles for extra detail.

Step 7: Color your sombrero hat

The sombrero is colored in bright yellow, with red, green, and blue accents added to the patterns for a festive, vibrant look.

Use bright yellow for the main part, and add festive accents like red, green, or blue to the patterns. Have fun making it as colorful as you like. In the end, outline your lines with a black sketch to give it a finishing touch.

We’re all done!

And that’s it—you’ve just learned how to draw a sombrero! If you liked this tutorial, don’t forget to share it with your friends.

I’ve attached a full step-by-step picture so you can save it and draw later at your own pace. Keep practicing, and soon, you’ll be able to draw a sombrero easily. Happy drawing!