Pattern/Technique: Serpentine Hat by Elbe Textiles
Modifications: No mods
Materials: 1/2 yd black waxed cotton canvas for exterior. 1/2 yd natural cotton army duck canvas for lining. Both purchased from Klum House.
New skills: None
Lessons/Notes: I graded the lining seams in order to prevent them from getting too bulky. I still had a slight issue where the needle got stuck while topstitching one of the seams, but was able to use the hand wheel to disengage it.
I didn’t have any issues with a floppy brim given the stiffness and weight of the materials I used, but if I made this with fabric that’s lighter weight (e.g. the red and grey asanohi fabric I purchased as a potential lining) I’d interface it to add stiffness.
What I'd do differently: If I have any issues with dirt/spots getting bad on the lining, I plan to try ice dyeing the interior, or painting on black dye for a watercolor ombre effect.
Care: Spot clean
