Ruby Carnahan's "Hat for Ship and Shore," 1952

[labricoleuse]

As I was putting together my packing list for Scotland, I began to consider the problem of hats. I am a diehard hat wearer, because as a milliner, I believe that the best way to bring hats back into style (in addition to, say, events like the royal wedding) is to wear them stylishly yourself. I wear a hat almost every day, and definitely to all

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[ladycelia]

That turned out cute! I've had that pattern bookmarked for a while--you've inspired me to break out the stash.

[labricoleuse]

I made a couple more just for practice, and I think it is imperative that at least one layer be some sturdy drapery or upholstery weight fabric, or else interfacing would be another good idea to get the hand right.

I also sized up the pattern by about an inch all around and made a version at that scale, which also turned out quite cute. By the time I made my fourth one, they were taking about half an hour each. (Then I decided to move on to non-remnant fabrics for “the real one.”)

If you make one, I want to see pictures! And I bet Cristina would like to see, too!

WONDERFUL!!! I love it!! Thank you!!

[ladycelia]

Thank you for sharing this with the world and for remembering my post in your "time of need".

Your hat for Ship and Shore turned out wonderful, I love the feathered top stitch and your pictures of all the wearing possibilities. Isn't it a wonderful pattern?

I really want to see your four versions of the hat. Will you post them?

I'm sorry your comment on my blog got lost. I hate it when that kind of thing happens!!

Thank you,

Cristina de Prada
http://kuki.deprada.net

Re: WONDERFUL!!! I love it!! Thank you!!

[labricoleuse]

The other three I made were also using remnants of different weights to experiment, and were for various reasons unsuccessful/ugly. I have already thrown two of them away!

I did just finish of fifth one from actually nice fabric that I chose: a Navy herringbone canvas, and a black/gray cross-woven silk shantung. I actually packed all my bags for my trip already (catching a plane in the morning) but I am sure I will be posting photographs including my hat in the course of my travels!

No worries about the lost post, it only pointed you to this entry saying that I had made a version of your pattern! It is a really incredible pattern, so deceptively simple but so versatile. I actually think I may be doing a workshop on how to make it with some local ladies in a quilt Guild, it is such a nice introductory hat pattern for people who know how to sew, but have never made their own millinery project.