I got tired of trying to tie the headscarves different ways before they become all wonky. I thought a light weight hat would stay on the head better. So hat sewing here we go!
This is an Out of Print hat pattern that I have made before. I made View F. The reason it's a tried and true pattern is because I have a larger than normal head comparing to other women. Usually the large sizes are 23". This one is 24"! Yay for me.
I used a remnant outdoor black and white floral fabric, added a black trim and black buttons, and a white poly cotton broadcloth lining. Everything from my sewing stash. Didn't need to buy anything at all. Voila! I thought at first the floral pattern looked more like a brain but the kids assured me that they saw nothing but floral. And I even brought this hat to my Boston trip!
So remember! When one is sad, mad, or restless, run to your sewing machine!! LOL!
See my review on PatternReview.com.
Oh wow, that looks great! What a fantastic hat.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruthie! For some reason when I'm angry, the sewing actually runs faster! LOL!
DeleteWhat a great looking hat! And isn't having a stash a great thing? You can sew something anytime you feel like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beverly! I love my stash! I'm going to my Chemotherapy centre to see if other chemo patients are interested in some hats too! Easier for me to put on a hat than to tie a scarf!
DeleteYour hat looks very sharp, Nicky! Being able to sew is such a useful skill. By the way, my head is bigger than normal, too. I always say it's because there are more brains than normal in there, but maybe it's a sewist's issue - ha ha
ReplyDeleteHahaha! That's the same explanation I have been using about my large head too!
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