Series 3: Not So Floppy Hat - 3:7 SIZE L Regular Brim
My Not-So-Floppy Hats have a millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into the edge to stop the brim being blown into your face. They also sport an adjustable neck cord for safety on windy days and practicality if you just want to take it off for a bit.
The main fabric is surplus to the making of a linen suit or jacket from my other business in men’s tailoring. This amazing quality material was made in Ireland or Italy. The khaki and blue-green hat linen in this Series came from my shortening an alteration client’s wedding dress and then dyeing it and a too-big Croatian linen bedsheet that I downsized :) The peach and blue/white linens are surplus from my own clothes-making several years ago.
The hat lining is made of cotton shirting surplus from renowned European makers Albini or Alumo. The linen has been pre-washed and a cool hand wash is all that’s needed to keep your new hat looking tiptop.
Take care not to overly bend the brim wire, in use or when cleaning or storing it, as its made of plastic (despite its name), and may snap.
Making time: 2 hours 10 Minutes
Limited Series of 32
Details:
This Not So Floppy Hat description: Very dark-green, royal-blue and mid-blue plain linen fabric with contrast navy brim underside, green and white stripe lining, blue cotton strap
Size: Large. To fit head circumference 59.5cm
Brim depth: Regular, 9cmAnti-flop technology AKA millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into brim edge
Soft cotton tape neck tie with blue plastic toggle for adjustment
Labelled with unique Series and Edition Number
The Cranford Cabinet woven label
Careful handwash in cool water
Outer: 100% linen. Lining: 100% cotton. Other: polyester interlining, plastic brim ‘wire’, cotton necktie, plastic toggle
Made by hand in London by Alison
As far as possible, without sacrificing aesthetics or quality, the materials used to make this item have been sourced from my ‘cabinet’ of surplus. To find out more please see the various posts on my main page
My Not-So-Floppy Hats have a millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into the edge to stop the brim being blown into your face. They also sport an adjustable neck cord for safety on windy days and practicality if you just want to take it off for a bit.
The main fabric is surplus to the making of a linen suit or jacket from my other business in men’s tailoring. This amazing quality material was made in Ireland or Italy. The khaki and blue-green hat linen in this Series came from my shortening an alteration client’s wedding dress and then dyeing it and a too-big Croatian linen bedsheet that I downsized :) The peach and blue/white linens are surplus from my own clothes-making several years ago.
The hat lining is made of cotton shirting surplus from renowned European makers Albini or Alumo. The linen has been pre-washed and a cool hand wash is all that’s needed to keep your new hat looking tiptop.
Take care not to overly bend the brim wire, in use or when cleaning or storing it, as its made of plastic (despite its name), and may snap.
Making time: 2 hours 10 Minutes
Limited Series of 32
Details:
This Not So Floppy Hat description: Very dark-green, royal-blue and mid-blue plain linen fabric with contrast navy brim underside, green and white stripe lining, blue cotton strap
Size: Large. To fit head circumference 59.5cm
Brim depth: Regular, 9cmAnti-flop technology AKA millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into brim edge
Soft cotton tape neck tie with blue plastic toggle for adjustment
Labelled with unique Series and Edition Number
The Cranford Cabinet woven label
Careful handwash in cool water
Outer: 100% linen. Lining: 100% cotton. Other: polyester interlining, plastic brim ‘wire’, cotton necktie, plastic toggle
Made by hand in London by Alison
As far as possible, without sacrificing aesthetics or quality, the materials used to make this item have been sourced from my ‘cabinet’ of surplus. To find out more please see the various posts on my main page
My Not-So-Floppy Hats have a millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into the edge to stop the brim being blown into your face. They also sport an adjustable neck cord for safety on windy days and practicality if you just want to take it off for a bit.
The main fabric is surplus to the making of a linen suit or jacket from my other business in men’s tailoring. This amazing quality material was made in Ireland or Italy. The khaki and blue-green hat linen in this Series came from my shortening an alteration client’s wedding dress and then dyeing it and a too-big Croatian linen bedsheet that I downsized :) The peach and blue/white linens are surplus from my own clothes-making several years ago.
The hat lining is made of cotton shirting surplus from renowned European makers Albini or Alumo. The linen has been pre-washed and a cool hand wash is all that’s needed to keep your new hat looking tiptop.
Take care not to overly bend the brim wire, in use or when cleaning or storing it, as its made of plastic (despite its name), and may snap.
Making time: 2 hours 10 Minutes
Limited Series of 32
Details:
This Not So Floppy Hat description: Very dark-green, royal-blue and mid-blue plain linen fabric with contrast navy brim underside, green and white stripe lining, blue cotton strap
Size: Large. To fit head circumference 59.5cm
Brim depth: Regular, 9cmAnti-flop technology AKA millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into brim edge
Soft cotton tape neck tie with blue plastic toggle for adjustment
Labelled with unique Series and Edition Number
The Cranford Cabinet woven label
Careful handwash in cool water
Outer: 100% linen. Lining: 100% cotton. Other: polyester interlining, plastic brim ‘wire’, cotton necktie, plastic toggle
Made by hand in London by Alison
As far as possible, without sacrificing aesthetics or quality, the materials used to make this item have been sourced from my ‘cabinet’ of surplus. To find out more please see the various posts on my main page
Soft cotton strap with blue adjustable toggle. Some hats have a navy strap and some a khaki green
Each hat has a label with its unique number and care instructions
Models wearing Not So Floppy Hats. Plain navy hat is DEEP BRIM and the other two are REGULAR BRIM
It’s possible to adjust the brim by partially flipping it up to adjust visibility or sun shadyness
Check out my relevant journal posts linked below to learn more…