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| Wide Brim Hat, 2011 |
Spent the better part of last week making a custom wide brim hat. Part of the time was spent sewing, however, most was devoted to the design process--experimenting with the depth of the crown, altering its curve and adjusting brim width proportionally.
The burgundy material glistens in relation to light, transforming the hat's appearance. A hidden drawstring in the crown lining makes the size adjustable to accommodate wearing one's hair up or down. (Women's hats, unlike those made for men, are often "one size". Before I began making hats for myself the only hats that ever seemed to fit well were men's hats!) With a light twist the brim sweeps up to the left or right.
The woman for whom this hat was designed was wonderful to work with! Love fest.
The burgundy material glistens in relation to light, transforming the hat's appearance. A hidden drawstring in the crown lining makes the size adjustable to accommodate wearing one's hair up or down. (Women's hats, unlike those made for men, are often "one size". Before I began making hats for myself the only hats that ever seemed to fit well were men's hats!) With a light twist the brim sweeps up to the left or right.
The woman for whom this hat was designed was wonderful to work with! Love fest.
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| Flipped Brim |
