File this under “Reasons missa is going to milliner’s hell” for 100, Alex.” This is the WRONG WAY to recover … More
Tag: Hat Making
How to Make a Show Girl Headdress
So for reasons that I can’t quite wrap my head around, I’ve fround myself making show-girl headdresses. This is great, … More
How to Make Crap Feathers Look Great
Not all feathers are created equal. It’s unfortunate, but it’s true. You go to the craft store, looking to feather … More
How to Reblock a Straw Hat
The world is full of straw hats. They are almost never the size and shape you’d like them to be. … More
The “Jiffy Pop” Hat
I love this type of hat. It’s sort of the pimp-daddy of Elizabethan headwear, and I really think they should be more popular with rennies than they are.
The Floppy Pleated Cap
This is a cute, easy little hat. If, for some reason, you only wanted to learn one kind of hat for your ‘bethan costuming, this would be it. The shape of the hat really responds to the fabric it’s made from – with a stiffer fabric, it has height and sophistication, and with a thinner fabric it’s totally flopsy and common.
The Floppy Toque
This is a slightly untidy look that’s great for characters who are a little down on their luck, generally dishevelled, countrified, or who generally wish to convey that "aiming for fashion but missing" appeal.
The Floppy Flat Cap
This is a soft, unstructured little hat that shows up on and off throughout history (especially when “history” is being portrayed on a stage). It’s easy, it’s fast, and it can be done up entirely on a sewing machine.
The Flat Cap
This sort of little flat cap, with a proper (stiffened) brim shows up on and off throughout history. It’s easy to put together, and a smarter look than a Biggins for the ren-faire crowd.
The Upscale Gathered Hat
This is a more tailored version of Ye Olde Floppy Gathered Hat. This is a great hat for merchants, or for French or Italien male characters, I think. I don’t like it as well for women. (That’s purely a personal bias.)