Sometimes I will go a really long time without making anything. Even though I am a massive hoarder of craft supplies and always have a full stash at all times, should the inspiration hit. And then when it does hit, I’ll make a bunch of things at once and then nothing for a few years. Recently I was watching what seems to be the favourite film of all vintage girls, The Red Shoes. Which I actually found a bit disappointing after all the hype, but aesthetically it is a nice film with great mise en scene.
There’s one forgettable scene where Moira Shearer is walking along the boardwalk in Cannes and there’s a stall selling these cartwheel sun hats. Which was probably the most impressionable part of the movie for me because I immediately decided to make myself one, and then another… The easiest (and most economical) way to make a 1940s style sun hat is to reshape a modern boater hat.
All you need is a hot iron with steam. I documented the process of making this hat and its now up on my TikTok and Instagram in case anyone else wants to make themselves a vintage appropriate, budget friendly sun hat for summer. Summer has thankfully just ended here, but before it did I wanted to document a dress I’ve been wearing a lot. I posted it last year as part of a cooler weather look and it wears nicely regardless of the season. I’ve got a few more vintage craft projects that I’m keen to start so some of my future makes will definitely be popping up in future posts!
You are so creative decorating hats! I’d love to watch your tik tok. X