My hat was inspired by a blog I read at "The Life of a Cheap Chick" at sundiandmike.blogspot.com/. She has posted some wonderful links for different ways to sew flowers. The following is my version.
Things you will need:
Stocking Hat from Dollar Store $1.00
Fake silk flowers from Dollar Store
(or from around the house if you have some) $1.00
Scrap piece of fabric about 2 inches
X 2 inches
1 Button (or more if you choose)
1 piece of lace (or any other notion
you make have)
Needle and thread
First, you will need to decide where
you want to cut the end of the hat. It would not be a bad idea to
have someone try it on for guidance.
Now, we need to sew the edge to get
the frill look. Plus, this helps the end from fraying. Using your
sewing machine, zig zag stitch the edge of the hat. On my first try I used
the default settings for my zig zag stitch. I wasn’t quite
satisfied with how it turned out so I went around a second time using a
shorter, but wider stitch.
Now, I have seen this part several
different ways. So you know, there is no wrong way of decorating
your hat. I have seen hats with the decorations hot glued on, some
with stitching. Use whatever method you’re most comfortable with.
With this hat, I used a needle and thread. I just felt it would be
the quickest. I am all about easy. Besides, this was my first time decorating a stocking
cap and I am sure it won’t be my last.
I placed the lace on first. I just
laid it where I wanted it. I was looking for a bow effect but did not
tie it as I wanted it to lay flat for further layering on it. I used
my needle and thread to sew just a couple of stitches.
I dismantled one of the silk flowers
I purchased so the plastic was no longer attached. I placed the
leaves on and folded one over and stitched it in place.
I then made what is called a Yo Yo
to place as the eye of my flower. I just used a scrap piece of
fabric and cut a circle. Don’t worry, there is no need to be
perfect. I straight stitched around the edge of the circle. When you
reach the starting point, tug on the thread to gather the circle into
a rosette. I then stitch to the middle and knot stitch to secure it.
Place your yo yo in the center of
your flower and secure it to the hat with your needle and thread.
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I then sew a button on top of the yo
yo.
Ta Da! It’s done! Since the
flowers I picked were so big I only put on one flower. Now it is time
to try it on!
I sooo, so wish I was a better photographer! All in due time, I guess.
This hat cost
me about $2.17 to make. The fabric for the yo yo was from my scrap
drawer. If it is more than 2 inches wide I put it in the drawer. I do
not throw scraps away. The lace was from a stash I received from a
very wonderful woman from Henry County Free Cycle. It is a yahoo
group I found where local people post their wants and haves. This
group is for “Free” only! If you create a yahoo account I am sure there is one in your area. Remember, Google is your best friend! The button came from a set of three
that I purchased, who knows when, from Wal-Mart on clearance for 50
cents.
If you decide to make your own please send me pics. I would love to see what others do. And, if you need help, or something is not quite clear email or comment and I will help. My email : sewamber@gmail.com
Next week I plan on posting a tutorial for leg warmers upcycled from a sweater. Be sure to come back to check it out! I will be using lace again!
Blessings to all!
Amber
Next week I plan on posting a tutorial for leg warmers upcycled from a sweater. Be sure to come back to check it out! I will be using lace again!
Blessings to all!
Amber
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