Appliques And Other Tips For Producing Your Personal Red Hat
There are, of course, those standard articles of clothing we all purchase - pants, jackets, shirts, socks, and so on. Then sometimes we see those out-of-the-ordinary garments that you simply won’t find in the average retail clothing store. That is certainly the case with the circle of women who don their classic red hats.
Red hat appliqués are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your red hat. Members of the Red Hat Society know and understand the importance of individuality, so why not express yourself by making and decorating your own personal statement hat that reflects you?
For some great appliqué and craft ideas that you can use on your red hat, read on.
Stick a Feather In Your Hat
Every red hat needs a feather. Whether it’s a ring of fake feathers plucked from a purple boa or a beautiful peacock feather perfectly placed, your hat will be fit to be tied.
To attach the feathers to your red hat, you can use a glue gun or actually sew the feathers onto it. Simply, wrap the thread tightly around the feather quill and through it once to secure it.
Buttons
Dig deep into your sewing box and you’ll likely find thousands of mismatched and lost buttons that are looking for a home. There’s that jeweled button from your favorite blouse or maybe the top button from your wedding dress - so, why not take those memories and add them as your new red hat appliqués? Simply sew each button on in a ring shape or any wild pattern that you like.
Trinkets and Baubles
A jeweled bead, a shiny trinket, a string of old pearls - they all work. Remember, anything goes on a red hat and the more eye-catching or over the top, the better. So, dig through those craft drawers and scrapbooking supplies and start digging up some “bling” for your next red hat project.
Flowers
Whether you choose real blooms or silk flowers, they’ll brighten your day and your hat. When using real blooms, you can use florist’s tape, glue or even a pin to hold the flowers in place.
For silk flowers, you can often pin, glue or sew the flowers onto your hat. Remember, the bigger the better, and always choose red or purple.
Purple Ribbon
The red hat with the purple ribbon is quintessential, an invocation of the Red Hat Society logo and image. So, for your red hat adornment and decoration, you can go as simple as a flat, purple ribbon - just make sure it’s satin.
Remember, red hat appliqués are about expressing yourself and letting go. So, don’t be afraid to adorn your hat and yourself with all the things you find beautiful (ribbon, flowers, beads, buttons or feathers), even if they don’t match at all.
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