05/25/2026
This hat just might be the "diamond of the season." I fancy myself a fabric rescuer, sourcing most of my materials from Marketplace, thrift shops, yard sales, etc. When my Mom and I found this maroon plaid and a set of floral curtains at the fleamarket, we knew they'd be a perfect match.
Unfortunately, after washing them, a few dark marks remained on the plaid, and it was a relatively small piece of fabric to work with. But I really, really wanted to pair these beauties together.
So what did I do? I created a few applique pieces from the floral fabric and hand-stitched them over a couple marks on the brim. After sewing everything together, I realized I couldn't just skip over the applique pieces for the final stitching, because then I'd have empty spaces on the reverse side. I therefore decided to change the thread color each time I went over an applique so the colors would coordinate. That was no small feat!
The result celebrates everything we love about the cottage core aesthetic, and I can't wait to send this hat to Alice G's Artworks + Delectables 😍