Saturday, July 18, 2015

‘Hattitude’: Cap in orange, green, blue and brown

Front view of a eight-paneled crown hat with band around the edge and brim, all constructed from various fabrics in brown, two patterns of orange floral, green lace and blue-multi stripes. Accents include orange braided trim that follows the curve of the brim and a metal sunflower button at the top of the crown where the eight panels come together. Rear side view of a eight-paneled crown hat with band around the edge and brim, all constructed from various fabrics in brown, two patterns of orange floral, green lace and blue-multi stripes. Accents include orange braided trim that follows the curve of the brim and a metal sunflower button at the top of the crown where the eight panels come together.
I assembled various fabrics, in orange, green, blue and brown, into a spectacular hat. I love the way these fabrics work together, most re-purposed from other garments. Old pants, a skirt and fabric cut from a dress to make it “bicycle-friendly.” (’Cause at the risk of digression, a short dress over pants is much easier to ride in than a long dress that might tangle in the chain.) The blue-stripe comes from a sash that was very loose weave — just threads held together at intervals — so I stitched it onto another fabric to give it greater durability. Same thing with the green lace.
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