This 1920's Cloche hat is not too difficult to make but it is a little time consuming. The cost is minimal because you can make it out of old clothes from the thrift shop. I found a lovely white linen skirt that was in good shape, I thought it would be perfect for a hat. The hatband matches the trim around the edge of the brim. The pink roses on the side of the hat add a nice feminine touch.
Sewing machine, scissors, thread, measuring tape, straight pins, I used 3 shirts and a skirt, the straight white linen skirt for the hat itself, 1 white, cotton shirt for the lining, one pink cotton shirt for the fabric roses and a light green linen shirt for the hatband and trim around the edge of the brim. I used a styrofoam head to pin the hat to as I worked on it. You will also need an iron and 1/2 yard of heavy weight interfacing for the brim.
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