So this hat pattern was suggested to me when asking for a retro hat that I could sew without buckram or wire involved. I was a little sceptical as to how it made a ‘hat’ so I did a mock up. (I’m making the real thing for a sew along but this is a little preview). I used a scrap of unknown material, might be denim, might be cotton.
The instructions were simple enough. I did add a little to the 10~” hight to give me more to play with…
I realise now its supposed to be shorter to make a base. Which you then add things to and trim. I’ll probably make the real one in felt or a silk with a lining.
Looks like little cat ears from the front. lol!
I added a ‘bow’ pin. In real life I’d probably pin with a decorative hat pin or a broach.
What do you think?
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LadyD – who has written 30 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I've always hand sewn but never created garments until recently. I love the retro/vintage style. Its so much more stylish and flattering than modern stuff. For my dancing escapades and folk music http://thelearningtoclogblog.blogspot.co.uk/ For sewing, craft and general blog http://stitchintimeandspace.blogspot.co.uk/
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I’m glad to see your photos, I have been looking to make a hat for a while – and might try this pattern too.
I like it, it does seem kind of floppy, but as you say the fabric and extra you added may make it more so. I love the bow and pin.
Great first go at this pattern!
I would probably interface it and line it too on the proper version
Cute! Can’t wait to see it on a head
I want to try it now…
As I didn’t have a tame photographer it was a bit hard to take photo of me wearing it. lol