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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

DIY the floppy hat




the inspiration

I think that the floppy hat,suggested by YSL for the past winter,is still a top accessory this season. A dramatic accessory can make an outfit so the hat becomes extremely wide and almost covers the face.
Yesterday i wanted to try to do a floppy hat at home.
The process of making the pattern was very pratical and immediate.
This is just a possible way to do it. You can even take a hat you already own and copy the pattern.
I took a small plastic bag and i worn it like a hat (i know this sounds silly)
then i took the paper scotch and i've started rolling it around my head
this gives the shape of your head to the plastic bag
as you can imagine the use of the plastic bag is critical if you don't want to remove your scalp and end up having a bald hairdo like britney during her mad days.


this is the scotch cap,measure the edge of it

now we have to make the 3D cap flat to be able to cut the fabric

trace a semicircular shape on both side of the cap
cut these shapes and slice them to make them flat


now copy these shapes on a new piece of paper making the borders rounded


now you have the cap pattern
cut 2 semicircular shapes and one rectangular and sew them
for the brim:it's just made of 2 concentric circles
to draw this shape:the smaller circle has a radius obtained dividing the circumference of your head by 6.28(example my circumference is 58 cm so r=58/6.28=9.2 cm)
the bigger circle radius depends on how wide you want the hat.
If you want a big floppy effect try a width of 18 cms so draw a circumference with a radius that is the smaller radius plus the width of the brim R=r+18 (my hat has a R=9.2+18=27.2cm)


now sew this piece of fabric to the cap and if you like you can stiffen the brim with a layer of two of iron on adhesive canvas you've done!

share your thoughs!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Trend alert: Big floppy hats

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YVES SAINT-LAURENT - WOOL FELT HAT - Yves Saint Laurent
YSL felt hat 165 EUR

The new trend: Big floppy wool hats for winter.
An headpiece add character to a simple outfit. The floppy hat add mystery and it's chic. For this season your hat has to be black and wide. In the YSL commercial it covers all the face, we don't want to go so dramatic, leave your face exposeded but choose a wavy design. How to wear it? Don't overdo!The wide floppy hat it's a statement on its own! Pair it with something simple: a simple coat!
And now: where we can buy this hat?
I found this one from American Apparel and i think it's perfect (aldought i would prefere it black). I'm always interested on how things are done and i found a video on how american apparel produces their floppy hats. If you're curious too, have a look!






Other floppy hats
ASOS | ASOS 70s Floppy Felt Hat at ASOS

16 EUR ($22) - lorisshoes.com

Wide-Brim Wool Hat Black - One Size


some matchings

Spooky Chic - Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffanys costume


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