There’s not much else that I dislike more than making hats. They don’t take that long, but they are just a huge pain and I always get stuck with about twenty pins. A friend of mine asked me to make her a hat for her daughter’s wedding, since it was outside at the end of July and it was going to be HOT! She was diagnosed with breast cancer this spring, so she wasn’t sure she could handle her wig being on the whole time.
Of course, I made her one. She didn’t end up wearing her hat, but I’m sure she will get some use out of it this summer. I also made her a cuff for her upper arm to hide some medical implements they put in for her chemotherapy. It matched her dress quite nicely. She was a very beautiful mother of the bride. 🙂
Well, isn’t that just the neatest thing. I had no clue that people actually made hats! You never fail to amaze me with your talent. And, of course, your generosity in doing something you hate for someone in need…
You are just too talented for words! That hat is just beautiful! And… you are such a good friend for making a hat when you just don’t like to make them.
Thanks ladies. 🙂 I really liked how the hat turned out. The fancy fabric is embroidered silk, with a light muslin underneath. I guess she did wear it a little bit on Saturday and she said it was so nice. 🙂