Red Hat
October 25, 2009
I have been digging through my old millinery books for the perfect pattern. My favorite publication, which I have had for 26 years, by Denise Drecher (1) did not provide the pattern but leafing through the period and theater men’s and women’s hats gave a nice millinery visual vocabulary. The book provides resources for Millinery supplies though I am questioning its relevance since the book is rather old, nonetheless I found it helpful. I was not interested in slicing, stitching , shaping my first wool felted hat. I wanted only to employ the ease of felting without seams by using the resist method and make this hat one continuous piece of felt. It was passable, and I will welcome this hat into my collection for winter warmth. I intend to accessorize it with some interesting but understated items.
From the Neck Up, Denise Drecherl Madhatter Press, Minn, MN 0-941082-00-8
