Art with My Needle ~ Week 21
With all the miserable and cold weather we need a little light relief.
A hat is a necessary item of apparel to keep in the heat. So today I have a hat for you.
This hat has a story to it. I was expecting a guest to stay for a few days. It was a first trip to Northern Ireland and he was teasing me for weeks about being chauffeur driven about for the duration. Plans were made, meals prepared concert tickets booked and time allowed for sight seeing and eating out.
The day of arrival dawned and I was at the appointed airport in good time. The flight arrived and the passengers came through baggage reclaim. My guest was one of the last to reach the concourse. His bag was slow to clear. Once the greetings were out of the way we headed for my car.
Opening the boot/trunk to load the small suitcase, I removed a carrier bag. As the gentleman settled into the the passenger seat, I climbed in behind the steering wheel. Before turning the ignition key I set my chauffeurs hat on my head!
Very professional with a Crest to boot!
Not bad for an hours work.
So how did I do it? The crown was a circle cut with a dinner plate as template on heavy interfacing and an off-cut of black serge,,, nothing but the best for me! :lol: A second circle the same size was used to cut a 3inch band for the under crown strip. I then measured round my small head for the hat band and covered a double layer of the interfacing with fabric. I used some green fabric to line the hat and finished the look with a bought crest that was in my work-box for a couple of years.
The hat is looking a little battered these days something to do with being pushed into the back of a cupboard for the last five years. It served its purpose and proved a conversation piece, now a reminder of a very pleasant few days.
Nick said,
January 13, 2010 at 8:30 am
Very ingenious indeed! If only there was a photo of you in your chauffeur’s outfit (or should that be chauffeuse)….
Grannymar said,
January 13, 2010 at 9:40 am
Nick, I was tempted to wear a shirt and tie!
Margaret Kilgore said,
January 13, 2010 at 11:36 am
I can only imagine what a fun tour guide you would be! I’m sure your friend had a delightlful visit.
Grannymar said,
January 13, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Margaret, I have had my moments!
steph said,
January 13, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Very good!
I hope he tipped you well, Grannymar
Grannymar said,
January 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Steph,
We had plenty of fun and laughter.
wisewebwoman said,
January 13, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Oh you little minx you, I know what you were up to!!!
XO
WWW
Grannymar said,
January 13, 2010 at 7:04 pm
WWW,
‘Up to’!!! Me? I was only showing him around Ireland’s hidden treasures.
kenju said,
January 13, 2010 at 11:56 pm
You were clever to make it. I might have looked for one in a second-hand shop.
Judy Harper said,
January 14, 2010 at 1:17 am
I’m with wisewebwoman! Ireland’s hidden treasures? Ingenuous how you came up with the pattern, plates.
Grannymar said,
January 14, 2010 at 11:01 am
Kenju Judy - Confession time, I did look in a shop whey they hired Fancy Dress costumes, but they had nothing suitable…. anyway making it was more fun.
Judy H - I often use plates, dishes or kitchen utensils for pattern shapes and not just in sewing tasks either.
wisewebwoman said,
January 14, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I simply won’t touch that one!
XO
WWW
Grannymar said,
January 14, 2010 at 7:29 pm
WWW, I don’t blame you.
Alice said,
January 15, 2010 at 2:42 am
Now that is one AWESOME hat! I love it. Can I place an order for a hat to pick up from your place if I ever get to Ireland? I clicked on the photo and zoomed in for a close-up look. Wish I was so good with my sewing machine.
Grannymar said,
January 15, 2010 at 9:31 am
Alice,
Can you afford one of my Commissions?
I actually only make headgear for myself, It was just something that mammy and I played with together.