ReFashioned Denim Hat

April 11th, 2009 in sewing, fashion, restyle, gallery     

Like many of the hats I refashion, found this one in a Thrift Store. (tangential tip here: At the end of a season, one can often pick up new with tag hats in thrift stores. Or choose ones that can be washed or cleaned, and clean them before refashioning.) A relatively simple bucket hat, with fabulous tucks and folds in the crown. A cool soft blue denim fabric, lined in white cotton. Durable, comfortable, perfect color for spring and summer. Just needed a bit of dash and character to give it some springtime pizzazz. After creating the multitude of tiny beautifully cut flower shapes with a die cut and tiny wool felt scraps, got out the needle, thread, and some gorgeous peridot color glass or crystal beads. They really sparkle and are definitely not plastic - but being another thrift store find, don't know for sure. The lime green nylon cording, alas, was purchased at full price - but still had it on hand. (Am so drawn to lime green, there is an abundance of fabric and findings in that color in my stash, herrrm, collection.

Hand stitched the flowers on, then stitched one bead into the center of each flower. Wrapped and stitched the cord around as a hat band, tied the bow, and then stitched a flower on the bow ends. Hand shaped the brim to turn the bucket hat into more of a cloche look and viola - a springy earth friendly hat to shade my face and eyes.

Pattern or design used: My own design - Jane Carlstrom posted in: sewing, fashion, restyle, gallery, wearable, hat, applique