Series 3: Not So Floppy Hat - 3:8 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: Khaki plain linen fabric with contrast mid-blue brim underside, blue and white stripe lining, blue cotton strap

• Size: Large. To fit head circumference 59.5cm
  Brim depth: Regular, 9cm

• Anti-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