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The Emporia => Access All Accessories => Topic started by: Efemera on June 11, 2018, 17:56:01 PM
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Gordon Bennet.... after yesterday at the air show my head is burnt to a crisp!... I need a hat, anyone got any recommendations for a decent hat pattern?
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I have a lovely pattern that I used to make a waterproof hat, which might adaptable to being a sunhat. It's free on Craftsy (https://www.craftsy.com/sewing/patterns/cloche-hat-pattern-with-lace-bucket-hat/221088) anyway, so worth a look!
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It’s coming up as £5.59...
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Oh... I must have been looking at something else - I was sure my order history showed it as free. :(
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I think it was the first time I looked... then it changed the second time.
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(https://betsyvintage.com/images/medium/tendec/vo8405_MED.jpg) is great if you can get it. I have made many from this, my latest is a mix of the brim from view A and the crown from view B.
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There is a free Hot Patterns hat pattern on the Fabric.com HERE (https://www.fabric.com/creativity-headquarters-free-pattern-downloads.aspx?cm_re=Free+Pattern+Downloads-_-SLOT+29-_-Free+Pattern+Downloads). (You may need to scroll down the page a bit to get to it.) I made one a few years ago for my mother and it was reasonably easy to construct.
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I like that! 0_0
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That’s nice....
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Sorry Girls but I had to move this ! I mean its even entitled HATS!
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Thanks for the link, @sleepingwolf , I've downloaded that pattern and will give it a try. It's difficult to find a good sunhat that will roll up to go into a bag and I hope this will do it.
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Here's a warning to anyone who is thinking of making this hat! Beware, although the instructions state the seam allowance is 5/8ths, the pattern pieces DO NOT include the seam allowance.
I now have the makings of a very small hat :angry: My head is small (56 cms), but the assembled hat crown sits up on top in very comical fashion. The most annoying thing is that it was looking good until I tried it on :'(
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Bummer!
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Aargh! I hate patterns without seam allowances - it never occurs to me.
Do you know a child who might like it?
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I wish the Vogue pattern was still available.
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I’ve looked everywhere.... I can get it from the US but it’s $24 with the added shipping, a bit much for a pattern.
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Here's a warning to anyone who is thinking of making this hat! Beware, although the instructions state the seam allowance is 5/8ths, the pattern pieces DO NOT include the seam allowance.
I now have the makings of a very small hat :angry: My head is small (56 cms), but the assembled hat crown sits up on top in very comical fashion. The most annoying thing is that it was looking good until I tried it on :'(
I'm so sorry this pattern didn't work for you. I didn't remember having problems with it though it was a few years ago now. I hope you didn't ruin any precious fabric.
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Sorry, sorry, it's been my mistake :o I had the 'fit to page' box ticked when I printed the pdf. What an idiot! :fish: I've printed it off again with the correct (I hope) sizing this time.
The mini-hat was made from leftovers so the only wasted expense was my time. I'll complete it sometime and put it in a dressing up box for a future granddaughter. I'll have another go with my second choice leftovers when I have recovered from my stupidity. No-one to blame but myself - again!
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Found this free pattern
https://www.marthastewart.com/907171/reversible-hat
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I found a cute little bucket hat - most are for children, so it's great to find one in adult sizes. It's free and can be found here (http://blog.lostinparis.com.au/subscribe/free-pattern-denim-reversible-bucket-hat/).
The pattern is reversible, so you can wear it either side out. I found the instructions pretty simple and the pattern was well-drafted - the curves fit together well.
I used the small size for the crown pieces, even though I have a large head. Perhaps I'm used to more firmly fitted hats... I modified the brim piece to make it more flared - adding about 4 cms to the outside edge of the pattern piece (so about 16 cms added to the overall brim circumference). I also added 2 cm to the width of the brim so I get better sun coverage.
It doesn't suggest it in the pattern, but I interfaced every piece - I wanted something with a bit more structure, but the lining I selected was very lightweight. Having widened the brim, I didn't want it flopping in my eyes. I think it would work well without it, if you want something a bit more casual and stuck with the original brim.
(https://i.imgur.com/LXWdfHV.jpg)
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Another + for Renita's pattern (which is virtually the same as the Martha Stewart). And yes to interfacing. I have another one in the car for emergencies :). The black one is for playing summer outdoor gigs with the concert band (dress code is black).
(https://i.imgur.com/Yro4dx4.jpg?1) (https://i.imgur.com/JBQ8zgX.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ssZu98D.jpg?1) (https://i.imgur.com/qC1Eq63.jpg?1)
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Love the black one's guitar fabric. Nice touch.