Reversible Sun Hat

This gorgeous sun hat is an absolute must in any wardrobe! Combine some of your favourite fabrics to create a hat that is not only squashable for your handbag or suitcase, but allows you to have two hats in one! Love it!! With a structured deep brim and the ability to be machine washed this hat is sure to become a new favourite when heading out into the sun.

The workshop runs through the techniques required to create a quality and professional finish as well as how to customise the pattern to suit your style.

This workshop covers:

• How to sew a reversible sun hat!
• Working with a digital print-at-home pattern
• Sewing to create a 3D, fitted project
• Working with fusible interfacing
• How to measure your head to determine the correct size hat to sew

Experience required:
This project is recommended if you are comfortable using a sewing machine (this is not a beginner project).

Inclusions

• Sewing pattern
• Instructions and additional information on how to modify the hat to suit your style
• Use of sewing machines and workshop equipment

Please bring:

• Fabric: Medium to heavy weight woven fabrics for example denim, canvas, cotton drill or heavy weight linen.
  For fabric with a width of 120cm or over you’ll need:
  • Main fabric – 40cm
  • Lining – 40cm
• Note: This pattern works best using fabrics without directional prints. If you’re using a patterned fabric with a repeat that you’d like to match, you may need more fabric than what is suggested above.
  *Please ensure your fabric is washed, pre-shrunk and ironed prior to the workshop.*
• 60cm fusible/iron-on midweight interfacing (suitable for for collars and cuffs)
• Matching thread
• IMPORTANT: This workshop is run with permission to use the lovely ‘Serpentine Hat’ pattern from Elbe Textiles found here: https://elbetextiles.com.au/products/serpentine-hat
  Prior to the workshop, please purchase the pattern (digital PDF pattern) from the link above and email your order confirmation page through to Lauren: lauren.c.weier@gmail.com
  Be sure to check out her other great patterns while you’re there!

What you get to take home: A delightful reversible sun hat!

Course length: 4 hours

Tutor: Lauren Weier

[Photos of models on this page courtesy of Elbe Textiles]

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