I used FleeceFun.com's great FREE pattern to make this:
This one is the slim adult which I traced onto the fabric using that line as the cutting line--kind of between the regular flapper and the slim adult flapper headband sizes. Slim looked like it might be too thin for me (cuz I get to keep all my prototypes, of course;-). It probably would have been fine, but my version worked, too. I chose top stitching rather than putting in piping, but may do piping on the next one.
Here is the back.
Since this was my first try and I was making it to fit me, I decided not to bother with a buttonhole. I wrapped it around, tacked the spot where it fit, then sewed on a button. Directions say you might want to put on a couple of buttonholes if it is for someone else to make sure it will fit. I think I'd use velcro rather than having an extra buttonhole showing. BUT you gotta have A button on there even without buttonholes cuz it looks so cool.
If you use a yo-yo flower as I did, you get to have matching buttons. Fleece Fun has a link to directions for making a satin flower if you prefer something a little fancier.
The pattern was quick and easy. Even with making the yo-yo and hand sewing the buttons, it was finished in less than an hour including getting the pattern ready.
Very cute - now post a picture of it in action!
ReplyDeleteIt looks much better off my head! Although I will wear it. I don't often like hats, but this one is a keeper.
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