One of fall's most popular trends is the hat, much to our delight. Once considered to be a standard item of clothing that everyone wore daily, hats are making a comeback and are being seen everywhere from the runways to the streets. Inspired by this resurgence in millinery, we decided to round up our favorite DIYs based on the season's most popular hat trends. Time to break out that needle and thread! These projects are as fun as they are fabulous.
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Whether you call it the Gatsby hat, flat cap, or newsboy, this menswear-inspired hat is the perfect accompaniment to earthy fall hues and chunky knitwear. This particular DIY is designed for men, but could easily be adjusted to fit a woman's head. We can't get enough of this playful hat this season.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric (60 cm x 60 cm)
- Lining Fabric (60 cm x 45 cm)
- Fusible Interfacing (60 cm x 45 cm)
- Tough Material i.e. carton, brim from a baseball cap (to use on the inside of the brim to hold the shape of the hat)
- Ribbon (59 cm long, 2 cm wide)
- Thread
- Iron
- Hand Needle
- * Machine Needle (optional)
- * Sewing Machine (optional)
- Pins
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The fedora is a classic and is a must-have hat for men and women. If you don't already own one, this simple pattern will result in a well-fitting fedora customized exactly to your taste. There's a reason the fedora has stood the test of time and never ceases in popularity! It goes with pretty much everything.
Things You'll Need
- Hat Block (or make your own with Styrofoam/cardboard)
- Paper
- Pencil
- Felt
- Bowl
- Hot Water
- * Felt Scraps and Coloured Fibers (optional)
- * Fabric Paints (optional)
- White Glue
- Thick Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Hand Needle
- * Machine Needle (optional)
- * Sewing Machine (optional)
- Thread
- Pins
- Webbing
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Introduced in the 1920s, the cloche is a close-fitting hat that was very popular during the reign of the flapper. This vintage style adds instant elegance to any outfit and is surprisingly easy to make. All you need is a little bit of felt (or velvet), some thread, and a sewing machine.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric or Felt (half a yard)
- Hand Needle
- Machine Needle
- Sewing Machine
- Thread
- Marking Pen
Photo via Fashion Du Jour
Attending a formal occasion? Nothing adds more glamour or mystery to an outfit than a fascinator. They can be ornate and intricate or minimalist depending on your taste, but that face-shrouding wisp of tulle or mesh will make any woman look like a femme fatale. This particular pattern can be whipped up in minutes and looks absolutely stunning.
Things You'll Need
- Glue Gun
- Feathers
- Feathered Fan
- Tulle or Mesh
- Beads
- Hand Needle
- Thread
- Hair Clips
Photo via Taylor LaShae
You definitely don't need to be in Paris to rock this traditional french hat! It's a classic style that lends an elegant, cultured charm to any look. Felted wool is a timeless choice, but why not play with different textures like denim, velvet, or crocheted fabric? The sky is totally the limit.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric (half a yard)
- Sewing Machine
- Machine Needle
- Thread
- Ruler
- Freezer Paper
- Marking Pen
Do you have any thoughts, questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you! Chat with us in the comment section or send us a message at sales@njeffersonltd.com.
