#blogging from the hedgerows

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The base hat is done! I’m quite happy with the shape, the fact that the brim is wider in front makes it kinda cute.

I’ve got some straw leftover that I’ll save for the next time I’m making a bonnet. I’m thinking of using the original ribbon for the inside and going in search of a ribbon shop tomorrow to get some trimmings. The stitches could be neater, but I sewed half of this from a hammock so I can’t complain.

This was a very nice sunday project that I can definitely recommend. It’ll go a lot quicker if you hotglue the straw, or you could use a sewing machine with a strong needle. But sewing it with the original thread felt very thrifty, so that was fun.

I’ll post again when I’ve trimmed it!

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Hat and crown are ready to be sewn!

In having some trouble sewing it on neatly, but you won’t see a thing of that from a distance. I’ve wetted the edge and worn it a while to make it the shape of my head instead of a circle, which I hope will make it comfy to wear.

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The next step is re-sewing the bands where I want them. I need a much larger crown, the brim is probably okay and I’ll see how high it should be once the crown is done. I don’t think I’ll go properly flat Edwardian, as I don’t have the hair volume to pin those kind of hats too. It’ll probably turn out quite cottagecore-ish, which is perfect since I want for picnics and strolls through the flower fields.

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The easy part is pulling it all apart. I’m saving the ribbon for a later project, I need a flat brim and crown and it needs to be slightly less high. This thing is stitched with one thread so you can just pull it apart like a sweater, very satisfying.