A woman's hat is a wardrobe element that leaves no one indifferent. A classic hat is a symbol of a woman’s elegance and style.
There are specialized stores where you can buy different models of women's hats. However, designers cannot always satisfy the whims and secret desires of fashionistas. In this case, you can sew a women's hat yourself.
We'll tell you how to do this.
What is needed to make a hat?
Tools
To sew a hat with your own hands or improve the one you purchased, such a set of tools is needed.
- Scissors or sharp blade. Necessary for cutting threads and steaming seams. You should strictly adhere to safety rules when working with sharp objects.
- Set of decorative and practical threads. Decorative threads do not have sufficient strength compared to practical ones. The two types of thread are useful for different sewing purposes.
- Set of sewing needles. It is better to use needles with a minimum diameter.This will reduce the likelihood of leaving sewing marks on the finished product.
- Frame for headdress (imitation of head circumference). You can make your own from thick cardboard or purchase a commercial version.
- Pins and hairpins. With their help, you can quickly estimate the future appearance of the product. They can also make some sewing processes easier. For example, sewing on decorative elements and so on.
- Sewing machine. It is better to use it instead of manual work. A sewing machine will be able to provide beautiful, even decorative seams on the outside of the product, which is extremely difficult to achieve by hand sewing.
Materials
You can sew a hat from almost any material. Most often this is denim, velor, felt, etc.
To work you will need:
- fabric measuring 50 x 50 centimeters;
- material for additional decorative elements (if present).
Even if the material is too soft to hold its overall shape, it can be used.
Reference. When working with soft tissues, the product uses “stiffening ribs” that are sewn inside.
Thanks to this secret, you can sew a hat from almost any material!
There are also ideas for sewing hats with built-in insulation (pads) for the ears. This looks a little strange, but they can be disconnected from the overall composition. This further expands the range of materials used.
How to sew a hat with a brim
A classic hat, in the usual sense of the word, is a hat with a brim. “Brims” are usually called horizontal circular protrusions at the bottom of the headdress.
Any sewing process begins with working out the future details of the hat and creating a pattern.
Details of the hat and their pattern
A classic hat consists of the following parts:
- bottom (top);
- crown;
- fields.
Each element is cut out separately.
Instructions for performing the work
- Apply all the necessary elements of the future hat to a piece of fabric. Mark where they connect to each other. This will help you get the job done faster and avoid getting confused in the process.
Advice. It is better to add 0.5 centimeters of reserve. This will help avoid mistakes in the design of parts. Excess tissue can simply be removed later.
- Cut out all elements. Use scissors or a razor blade.
- Sew all parts together.
- Leave decorative seams for the final stage of work.
- If the hat has attached decorative elements, attach them to the hat last. It's better not to use glue. It will not provide the necessary strength to the product, but can ruin the appearance. Entrust the connection of parts to threads.
Made! DIY fashionable hat is ready!
Sewing Tips
- After completing all the work, be sure to check the hat for any left hairpins or pins.. You can use a magnet to detect them. The magnetic field will make it clear that there is a metal object in the hat. It is easier to remove it at home than to do it urgently when this problem is discovered while putting together a fashionable look.
- It is recommended to wash the hat.
- Dry the product on a headdress frame (simulating head circumference). This will allow the seams to tighten and become stronger, but will not make the hat any less comfortable on your head.
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