I am so excited! I have been looking for the perfect hat to wear fishing. It is made from Realtree Camo denim (denim like) fabric.

I am fair skinned and burn easily. So, i did a little looking on the internet and found a free tutorial!! it wasn't the easiest to figure out the first time, but I finally got it. I used freezer paper to make up the pattern and ironed it on my fabric to cut out.

I saved my freezer paper so i wouldn't have so much trouble the next time. i am going to make some pretty ones too. I've had a few inquiries to make and sell them already! That would be great! Tulip bags, and wide-brimmed sun hats. SO much fun!

I still can't believe I did it!! All this time looking in stores and everything was too expensive that i wanted.

cool! where's the tute? I have a hard time finding them for my husband because one size does NOT fit all! he's a small guy and we always have to sew in a thick band to keep them from falling down on his eyes and ears.

haha! My husband wears one of those ;-) Good job!

http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2008...e-brimmed-hat/

sorry forgot the link. It didn't say i couldn't post the link anywhere on the page so i think we are good.

And I understand, funny, my daughter has trouble with hat sizes too! Custom fit!

I'd love to have a hat like that! Not necessarily the RealTree Camo... Great job!

I have the opposite problem ;-) I would like the tute too, please.

Thank you!

Wouldn't it be awesome if the hat took over the bow tuck!?!?! LMAO

yes ;-) We'll see everyone sporting your hat and Tulip bag ;-)

Oh that would be awesome! I haven't sold very many but i am still trying because Anne is starting college next month. She will be driving 54 miles each wasy 3 and 4 days a week. UGH. But it's worth it!!

Your hat is GREAT!!! Thank you so much for the link. I'm am going to try that very soon! Maybe even today! I'm fair skinned, don't "tan", just sunburn and freckle and the Vegas sun and heat get pretty intense. It's supposed to get to 110 today. My husband loves camo, I'll have to make him a camo version! :thumbup:

I used pellon fusible fleece. It didn't go all the way to the edges, so I trimmed some leftover pieces and ironed on. You make all the rows of stitches around the brim, can't even tell the difference.

Thank you so much for the info! :!: If mine turns out anywhere near as nice as yours, I'll post a pic.

Good job!!! I can't wait to see more in different fabrics too :D:D:D
Thanks for posting the links too!!!

BEAUTIFUL!!! I love it! I will be making this one :D

maybe it needs some vent holes???

Oooooooh - I LOVE it! Do you have written instructions for making it??? How about a tutorial???

That is a great hat. It would really protect your face. I would love to make one. How about a tute.

Great job!! I love your hat!!!

Wow.... Great job and Thankyou very much for the tute!

great hat thanks ever so for the tut!! On my list of to do list!

Awesome!!!

Grat hat! Now all I need is my pole.

I have some small grommets that were in the drawer of the white sewing machine my Aunt gave me. they are the perfect size. i am going to put 3 or 5 on each side this weekend. Have to figure out how to use grommets and tool first.

lol, I know! I feel like fishing too ;-)

I am sure we will go fishing this weekend. We take the boat out at least once a week most of the time more.

AMANDASGRAMMA: The link is on the first page of this post.

I would love to see pics of everyones hats!! If anyone posts, can you please send me a PM so i don't miss them??
Thanks A bunch!!

This "Fishing Sun Hat" is adorable & sophisticated. The link Tulip bag I saw was for 4 different sizes & what I like about the Tulip bag was it's all one fabric. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Loveit, love it. can't wait to make one...

Very nice, next time put it on the buck to show it off, we want to see him, too!

Need my address? I like red!

Good deal! Thanks, I missed the link the first time. Did you make your brim as big as the one in the link????

Wonderful hat! I definitely need one. I do a ton of outside work and try to keep the sun off my face. This hat looks perfect. It beats the old dilapidated straw one I currently sport. I think deranged damsel is correct, it needs vent holes. The only thing worse than a hot head is hot feet. teehee. Though I do speak from experience. Great job, I would think you could easily sell these. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

Cool!

Could we have another CoCo Chanel' on the loose here!!!!! Great hat, I believe you have started something good. Can't wait to see pictures.

LOL. Ok. When I get home tomorrow I will!

Great hat. You should sell them!

Oh Cool Beans! My sis needs one of these for her gardening! I printed it out to make her one.
Thanks so much!
ps) I love yours. Too bad I don't live closer so I could skip the drafting part ... LOL!

Lol.thanks ;) You never know! I am trying to work on some of my own ideas but life keeps happening. LOL

So fashionable! I love it, I make my own hats too!

Gal

cute hat

You did a great job on the hat! It's adorable! I might try it...but perhaps the vent holes would be a good idea for me too :)