Episode 297: Hats

We’re back for the spring season with an episode all about sewing hats! We share special materials and techniques you’ll only see in the world of hatmaking, talk about hat styles from easy to advanced, and reveal the hats WE made!

The transcript for this episode is coming soon.

Show Notes:

From the Catch-Up Section:

Helen and Caroline at a Blackbird Warehouse Open Shopping Day

Solstice Hoodie by Helen’s Closet Patterns

Evergreen Sweatpants by Helen’s Closet Patterns

Holmes Dress by Helen’s Closet Patterns (Coming Soon!)
Parker Pants by BF Patterns (Coming Soon!)

Helen’s Cap:

Pattern: ALL CAPS Cap by Minimalist Machinist

Fabric: Scrap Bull Denim

Caroline’s Gardening Hat:

Pattern: Free Utility Hat Pattern by The Assembly Line

Fabric: Lived-In Cotton Twill in Peashoot from Blackbird Fabrics

Interfacing: Medium Weight Weft Fusible Interfacing from Blackbird Fabrics

Caroline’s Tuque:

Pattern: Drafted by a Birdie, Altered by Caroline
Fabric: Teddy Fleece in Fudge from Blackbird Fabrics

Caroline’s Hood:

Pattern: Audrey Hood by Merchant and Mills

Fabrics:
- Fine Cotton Corduroy in Umber from Blackbird Fabrics

- Harvest Plaid Cotton Shirting in Brownie from Blackbird Fabrics

Resources:

“How to Make a Hat Base” by John Koch in Threads Magazine

“Sewing Hats – Tips and Tricks” at the Elbe Textiles Blog

“You Can Sew This Cap … A Tutorial” by Cornelius Quiring

“How to Use a Self-Leveling Presser Foot” by Melissa Mora at Melly Sews

“How to Sew a Simple Strong Seam by Hand: A Step-By-Step Beginner’s Guide” by Bernadette Banner

“Stretch Your Sewing Skills with Millinery” by Stephani L. Miller in Threads Magazine

“How to Sew a DIY Satin-Lined Beanie in Multiple Sizes” by Melissa Mora at Mellie Sews

Hot Glue Embroidery Demonstration by @ThisFoxGoesWild

@thisfoxgoeswild lately i’ve been experimenting with embroidering over a glue gun sketch or text and it’s been SO fun! i really need art for my mental well-being so when i found this tshirt in my closet i KNEW what should be done. i know it’s not perfect and the text should’ve been probably a bit bigger but it wouldn’t have fitted into my embroidery hoop and i didn’t know how to do it without it so it’s a bit bolder than i expected but hey… i’m quite happy with how it turned out. it’s like my 2nd attempt with this method (my first one was a snake; see @foxyunchained for how it looks) so yeah i’ll be definitely doing more stuff like this!! . . . . #taylorswift #taylurking #taylurk #lover #embroidery #gluegunembroidery #art #taylorswiftart #speaknow #speaknowtaylorsversion #speaknowtv #reputation #folklore #evermore #taylorsversion #redtv #alltoowell #cruelsummer #swiftie @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation ♬ Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince – Taylor Swift