$11.00
Downloadable PDF Sewing Pattern
Includes files for both home printers and large format printing, and comprehensive instructions plus details on materials and sourcing.
The Adventure Hat pattern gives you a choice of styles to keep your head cool, the sun out of your eyes, and the hat securely on your head.
Description
The Adventure Hat came about through a convoluted sequence of events. I have a sun hat I’ve used for years that I like, but it’s difficult to travel with because the brim is stiffened with what I think is a wire, so while it can travel flat, it can’t be folded up. I was packing my bike to go teach in Maine for a week, and decided that instead of packing my hat, I’d order a new one with a crushable brim to be delivered to my destination. Upon arrival, I found that my shipment was delayed and wouldn’t arrive until the day I was leaving, so I bought a $5 hat at the Dollar Store. The hat I ordered arrived just before I left.
So now I had three hats, and all of them had features I liked, but none of them was quite perfect. So of course I had to make my own hat, and because I couldn’t decide between features and construction options, I made a pattern with several alternatives and you can decide which version is right for all your outdoor adventures, from the garden to the wilderness. Welcome to your new favorite hat – The Adventure Hat!
This pattern includes two sizes, four different options for the crown, and two widths for the brim.
Sizes:
Small: Up to 22.25” head circumference
Large: Up to 24”
Difficulty Level: This pattern is an intermediate-level project. It requires some fiddly sewing of tight curves that require good accuracy in order for the pieces to fit, but it is not rocket science. It can all be done with a home sewing machine. It is probably not a good first sewing project unless you’re really patient or adventurous.
Materials: This hat can work great in a variety of materials, from nylon sun-protective fabric to cotton canvas. The brim is stiffened with heavy stabilizer or closed-cell foam.
For more details on choosing and sourcing materials, click here.
This is a downloadable, digital pattern. Upon purchase, you will receive links to download the following files:
• Separate files for sizes large and small, formatted for printing on letter or A4 printer paper
• Separate files for sizes large and small, formatted for large format (A0) printing or use with a projector
• Comprehensive instructions including detailed photos, discussion of materials, and a list of suggested vendors
Once you have purchased this pattern, you’ll also have access to any updated versions or errata should they be needed.