A string under my chin!
In May 2023, I took my 5 panel cap pattern (that I use to make all the hats I sell) and made myself a sun hat from it. I wanted something with a big brim, that I could still fold up and put in a bag, and ideally washable. Oh and a string to go under my chin!
That summer, at a Pinewoods contra dance camp, a friend asked if I would make her a custom sun hat as well. I said yes, and nearly a year later, it happened! (Thanks Kathie!!)
I decided this would be a good time to describe the process of making a custom hat.
The hat is made of cotton fabric, and a foam liner in the brim (the kind you use in bag-making). The foam is stiff enough to fold upwards when you want to be able to see, but soft enough to fold up into my bag.
I love my sun hat!
First, I found out her head size, and sent photos of some fabrics I had to see what she was most interested in.
Then, I made some digital mock-ups of the hat with photo options, to give a better sense of it.
Finally, I made the hat! We also decided on cord color.
So, here’s the final product! And this is all to say that you too, could order yourself a custom sun hat and get to design your own hat with me. You can find the listing here
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Come see me IRL sometime! (the titles link to more info)
Iridescent Daydream pop up market | Sunday May 12th, 3-8pm | Advice Booth, Portland, OR
Visible Mending Class | Wednesday May 29th, 5-8pm | Modern Domestic, Portland OR | sold out!
Beginner Quilting: Star Adventure Class | Thursday, May 30th - June 16th, 5-7:30pm | Modern Domestic, Portland, OR
Bend Handmade Market | Saturday, June 8th, 10a-6p | Urban Craft Uprising, Bend, OR
Visible Mending Class | Tuesday, June 25th, 5-8pm | Modern Domestic, Portland, OR
Kid’s Class: Monster Stuffie | Friday, July 12th, 10a-1p | Modern Domestic, Portland, OR | sold out!
Kid’s Class: Pillowcase | Monday, July 22nd, 10a-1p | Modern Domestic, Portland, OR
Kid’s Class: Monster Stuffie | Wednesday, August 7th, 10a-1p | Modern Domestic, Portland, OR
Kid’s Class: Pillowcase | Wednesday, August 21st, 10a-1p | Modern Domestic, Portland, OR