March 2, 2016

Make: DIY Conversation Hat

... Recently at work, we've gotten this amazing hat and... let just say.. its pretty pricey. 

So naturally, I reverted to my usual "I can make that..." and here it is... my DIY conversation Hat. I also wanted it to say something a little more "me" and I feel like this is a great hat to personalize or customize for any occasion (bachelor party, birthday, vacation.. etc.) PLUS the total project only cost me less than $20 with the hat being 95% of the cost. 
Materials used: 
- Wide Brim Hat
- Ribbon
- String Sequin
- Tailors Chalk
- Hot Glue Gun

First, I used tailors chalk to outline what I wanted it to say. I decided to keep it in the back so people would still be able to see/ read it but I put it slightly to the side for a bit of style. 

This step wasn't necessary, but I wanted to take off the original trim.

I started hot glue- gunning the string sequin to the outline, carefully using as little glue as possible, so that it wouldn't show.

Added my own trimming, and cleaned up the excess glue.

DONE!