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Sun Hats in Kept

April 28, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

Have you sewn a hat yet? They are really satisfying to make! Hats are one of those projects that might seem out of reach, but when you actually do it they aren’t too bad at all. Just take it one step at a time. Plus I always love making something that I can actually use! Here’s a look at two sun hats in Kept.

Sun Hats in Kept fabrics

Serpentine Hat

Serpentine Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

The Serpentine Hat (pattern by Elbe Textiles) has a wider-brim, and I used two blue prints from my Kept collection. I like that the the more-patterned print peeks out from the inside, but it’s definitely reversible and you can wear it either way.

Serpentine Sun Hat in Kept fabrics
Serpentine Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

Both fabrics are quilting-cotton weight. I used woven fusible interfacing on the darker blue fabric to give it a bit more body. I think the flop factor is just right.

Serpentine Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

It’s fun to think of wearing this with other things I’ve made in ways not too different than putting fabrics together in a quilt. Blue is an easy color for me to mix into my wardrobe.

Serpentine Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

Sorrento Hat

Sorrento Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

The Sorrento Hat (pattern by Elbe Textiles) is more the classic bucket style hat. I hope to get some wear out of this one this summer.

Sorrento Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

The black and charcoal print from Kept makes a statement that still feels put together and easy to pair with an outfit. On the other side is Essex yarn-dyed linen in Graphite. Incorporating the Essex gives it a bit more texture and body. In addition, I used woven, fusible interfacing on the Kept fabric.

sewn Sorrento Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

Both of these sun hats in Kept go together more easily than you’d think. Again, take it one step at a time. I really enjoyed sewing them, and I can’t wait to put them to use this summer.

Kept Hat from the side

Pattern(s): Serpentine Hat by Elbe Textiles, Sorrento Hat by Elbe Textiles. (If you are wanting to make a kid’s hat, the Oliver + S Reversible Bucket Hat pattern is excellent. I’ve made it many times.)

Fabric(s): Kept and Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen in Graphite

Sorrento Sun Hat back in Kept fabrics

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  1. rebeca says

    April 28, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Great fabric and hat designs….thanks for sharing your projects and creativity….and a link to the hat designer. CF you really should consider designing accessories and/or clothing..maybe one item and see how that goes….and another book…you have so much substance. thanks.

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    • carolyn friedlander says

      April 29, 2021 at 8:43 am

      Thanks, Rebeca! The hats are so much fun to make and wear! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Maggie says

    April 30, 2021 at 11:27 am

    Love these, and they look doable! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • carolyn friedlander says

      May 5, 2021 at 10:41 am

      Have fun sewing hats, Maggie! 🙂

      Reply

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