Pattern: Simplicity 7326
This pattern for hats from 1967 provides both a very Mod turban-style pill box hat and beret with some saucy variations. How can you beat that combination? Seamstress Michelle chose to sew view 1.
The Results:
Don't you just love it?! What a totally charming result. Bright braid trim on a thick white wool adds up to a cute and winter wonderful look. Michelle says that she chose a "white wool that had a lot of tooth and was also pre-washed for more felting. I also did a polartec hood from that pattern which I've worn quite a bit too."
Michelle loves to sew, although she states that she does not sew professionally, just for family and friends. She especially loves sewing vintage 40s and 50s fashion, and thinks it's too bad more women don't sew. She is becoming quite a collector of vintage patterns, so expect more of her work to appear here.
I have a secret wish to see someone try to pull off view 2 without looking like they are recovering from wisdom tooth extraction! ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL! I guess one had to be there to appreciate the style. :D Were they going for an exotic look? At least the pillbox would be more wind-resistant. ;)
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