Deciding on two compatible fabrics for a reversible hat is the first step in the creation of a reversible bucket hat. Preshrinking washable natural fabrics allows shrinkage to happen before construction. The completed hat can then be washed rather than dry cleaned. The choice of interfacing fabric(s) will determine the weight and structure of the hat and stiffness of its brim. Sharp shears and a good steam iron are essential.
This hat was sewn from blue cotton denim and plaid Viyella (a washable cotton and wool blend) fabrics. From each piece of fabric, three pattern pieces were cut: a top, a crown, and a brim. Precision is required in cutting and sewing the pieces together for a proper fit and an attractive finished look. I chose to centre-align my favourite part of the plaid pattern and match the plaid on all three pieces as much as I could. The fabrics allowed me latitude in choosing contrasting colours of thread for the topstitching.
I enjoyed sewing this reversible bucket hat, which really is two quite different hats in one.
Hats by Tracy J 
Amazing Tracy! You’re not only masterful and creative you are also definitely teacher material.
And you were one !!
Ps still can’t respond on your blog 😦
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The construction photos are awesome 😄
On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 10:02 AM Hats by Tracy J wrote:
> tracyj posted: ” Laying out the pattern pieces Deciding on two compatible > fabrics for a reversible hat is the first step in the creation of a > reversible bucket hat. Preshrinking washable natural fabrics allows > shrinkage to happen before construction. The completed hat” >
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