The main reason I started this hat sew-along was because I went to put Amélie's hat on from last year and it didn't fit. Amélie didn't care, she wore it anyway, on top of her head.
I went looking through my stash and found this fabric with baby fauns and apples on it. It has been in my stash for years. I originally purchased it from Retromummy, back when she had her on-line store running. It's not quite pink, sort of slightly apricot and has been difficult to match with other fabrics. I decided to match it with the red in the apples and went with this red spot that I found at my local quilt shop.
I made my hat using the Kids' Hat pattern from You Sew Girl. I trimmed the edges with some cute binding that I bought a while ago from The Haby Goddess. I could see that the hat required further embellishment, so I added a hat band.
I think the hat-band really finishes it off. It is easily removed for washing and can be tied at the back or side, either loosely or in a bow.
If you are thinking about joining in with my sew along, there is still plenty of time. Just push the button above to go to the sign up post. We are only half way through the month and already several beginners have finished their hats. Some of them have even finished TWO. I still want to get at least two more made. One for Liam and one for Noah. Let's see how we go...
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Gorgeous, Carmel - as is your beautiful girl.
ReplyDeleteSmall hat-wearing tip - you're better to pull the hat down at the back and turn the back brim right up, than to turn up the front brim. I took some pics today and shall do a blog post about it tonight.
That's a really cute hat!
ReplyDeleteShe is growing up so quickly !!!! Gorgeous hat and gorgeous girlie as well.
ReplyDeleteSo darn cute! I seriously need to get cracking on this challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Love it with the hat band.
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