Regardless of what Phil has to say, I’m feeling like winter is never going to end (I mean, 6+ more inches in the forecast for us tomorrow?). Since my winter coat has become a permanent fixture on my body lately, I was looking for some ‘fun’ accessories to spruce it up and decided on… a hat! While constructing a hat may seem daunting, there are a number of books, patterns, and tutorials that can simplify the process. One of my favorites? Saturday Night Hat: Quick, Easy Hatmaking for the Downtown Girl
Feb 11, 2011, 05.38 PMby heidilea
I love hats! I have a few vintage ones and my favorite winter one is a man’s hat, olive green with tyrolean styling (I think it was made in Italy for the Austrian/German market). I’d like to make myself some cloth and knitted hats.
Feb 11, 2011, 06.49 AMby lauriana
I bought ‘Saturday Night Hat’ last year, after having read a favorable review of it on a blog. I was disappointed by the book because it only contains a few actual hat patterns, most of which (beret, newsboy cap) can be found just about anywhere for free. Most of the book is rather about decorating hats, and I’m a no-frills kind of girl….
Feb 8, 2011, 08.42 PMby lublu
Thanks for the links! I have just made my first cap, and now that I have realised how easy it can be, I am itching to make more and more…!
Feb 8, 2011, 07.13 PMby popbabe7
Will definitely check it out- I love hats but thought it would be too hard to sew. So I only make little knitted hats…
Feb 8, 2011, 07.44 AMby kraftykatina
Oooooh! I’ve made two trapper style hats from my own pattern! The first one was a super dud but the second one came out soooo awesome! It is, however, child size. I still need to work on making my patterns come out to the proper size. I’m going to try something different and springy next though!
Feb 7, 2011, 11.16 PMby aerianaeve
I would LOVE to be able to make my own hats. Hats are one of my favourite accessories, yet not one I use very much since you’re not supposed to wear them indoors. But if I had a fancy hat, I could totally wear it inside. Thanks for the links!
Feb 7, 2011, 06.53 PMby vintagegal
Wow, very timely. I am making a turban today, from a combination of info from Burda members previous posts. Very helpful! I am also in the middle of making my first fascinator-waiting on the feathers to arrive in the mail. The Threads website has a free pattern, and multiple articles on making the fascinator, by John Koch. I’ll post my (hopefully!) successful projects soon!