Preparations before our holiday in May offered the opportunity for another one of my All Done posts where I use up some fabric stash to its very end.
I have sewn my way to holidays in the past: I have handmade swimsuits, shorts, cotton tops and a hat all ready to go every year. This year, I made a couple of hats for the girls and I thought with all this glorious weather I should share the free pattern links in case you would like to make one.
I have used two patterns. The bike one is a favourite shape because both girls have long hair which is often in a pony tail. It is from Love Sewing: issue 15. I used the left overs of my 1960's dress which has an air of french cycling about it.
The blue one is made from a free pattern you can download from Oliver+s here. It only goes up to a large toddler size but I found a modified pattern on pinterest for a 21/22" version here which was great for Big sis. This is a stretch cotton, left from a pair of summer capri trousers, which made it simple to ease the crown onto the brim.
Quick post. Work today and tomorrow. See you soon. Enjoy the sunshine. Jo xxx
They are gorgeous hats, love the fabric. I am going to give this pattern a go, my grand children are always in need of a hat.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Jo! Thanks for the pattern, I might whip up a hat or two once back from Denmark for the boys to take to my mum's, where they will be doing nothing but swim in the pool and play in the sun xx
ReplyDeleteYou have some great fabrics to choose from, they will be great for boys too. Jo x
DeleteThese are adorable! Nice work! I love the idea of a ponytail hole, that's awesome. Little Sis looks just like you in these pics!
ReplyDeleteThey look fun, just the thing for this weather. Good job using up those fabrics. X
ReplyDeleteI love these! The bicycle fabric in particular is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThose hats are wonderful, and look how cute those girls are! Getting big too I might add.
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, Your girls look lovely [ and cheeky ] in their hats. Thank you so much for the pattern. I was so pleased with it. Never sewed a hat before. [ I'm 69 ] Made it just in time for my holiday, next week. My husband created a link for me ,so I can show it to you. > https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ai1rZdgazIOsgqcsyXP04hB7pWHpdA < Thank you again. Carol.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely Caz - nice fabric. Well done you. Jo xx
DeleteGreat hats and I especially like the opening for the pony tail.
ReplyDeleteI admire the hats you made and their dear models, and thanks for the pattern sources 🤗
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