Sewn Hats [Paperback]

Carla Hegeman Crim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2012

35 hat patterns for every age, gender, and fashion sense

Sewn Hats is a collaboration of hat designs from 29 of the industry's most-loved fabric designers, pattern designers, and bloggers. The collection features a variety of hat patterns for all genders, sizes, ages, and fashion sense. Seamstresses will find options in a vast array of styles that use a wide variety of fabric types, from felt to silk, corduroy to cotton, and everything in between.

Beautiful photography, inspiring writing, precise instructions, adaptable patterns, and a vast array of styles and sizes all combine to equal a collection of sewn hat patterns like no other.

• Hat patterns for all genders, sizes, ages, and styles
• Hats for any occasion, from work to play, casual to formal
• Diagrams, precise assembly instructions, and schematic illustrations to ease completion of each project
• Ideas and inspiration for all ages and skill levels, and instructions on how to adapt each hat pattern by varying fabrics and embellishments
• Full patterns conveniently located online, so you can print them when you need them and you never have to worry about losing them

Expertly edited by top designer Carla Hegeman Crim, the designer and blogger behind The Scientific Seamstress, Sewn Hats is sure to offer inspiration for all home seamstresses. Contributors include:

• Patty Young (MODKID Designs)
• Kaari Meng (French General)
• Joanna Figueroa (Fig Tree & Co.)
• Kathy Mack (Pink Chalk Studio)
• Dolin O’Shea (Lulu Bliss)
• Lisa Carroccio (Domestic Diva’s Disasters)
• Alexia Marcelle Abegg (Green Bee Patterns)
• Heather Niziolek (Goosie Girl)
• Melissa Stramel (Lilac Lane)
• Jaime Morrison Curtis and Jacinda Boneau (Prudent Baby)
• Karen LePage (One Girl Circus)
• Jennifer Hagedorn (Tie Dye Diva Designs)
• Shelly Figueroa (Figgy’s Patterns)
• Bonnie Shaffer (Hats with a Past)
• Jessica Christian (Craftiness is Not Optional)
• Bari J. Ackerman (Bari J.)
• Mary Abreu (Confessions of a Craft Addict)
• Jennifer Paganelli (Sis Boom)
• Irene Rodegerdts (Mushroom Villagers)
• Anneliese S. (Aesthetic Nest)
• Linda and Scott Hansen (Miss Mabel Studio and Blue Nickel Studios)
• Betz White (betzwhite.com)
• Kim Christopherson (YouCanMakeThis.com)
• Melissa Averinos (www.yummygoods.com)
• Val Pillow & Anne Maxfield (Pillow & Maxfield)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

35 hat patterns for everyone!

Sewn Hats is a collaboration of hat designs from some of the industry's most-loved fabric designers, pattern designers, and bloggers. Expertly edited by top designer Carla Hegeman Crim, the patternmaker and blogger behind The Scientific Seamstress, Sewn Hats offers a collection of patterns that uses a wide variety of fabrics, from felt to silk, corduroy to cotton, and everything in between.

Sewn Hats is packed with beautiful photography, precise instructions, and detailed illustrations to make creating the hats a snap. You'll find an array of hats for every age, gender, occasion, and style. Most projects are sized from baby through men's sizes and inspiration for fabric selection and embellishments make each pattern even more versatile. All pattern pieces are conveniently located online. Simply click and print to get just the pattern pieces you need—no more tracing or keeping track of used pieces.

Whether you dig vintage or want to craft something cute for your kid, are looking to breathe new life into your own wardrobe or make a hat as a gift, Sewn Hats has everything you need to create something for everyone.

About the Author

CARLA HEGEMAN CRIM is an expert seamstress and patternmaker. In addition to her own popular line of downloadable patterns, she collaborates with fabric designer Jennifer Paganelli on a series of Sis Boom clothing patterns for children and adults.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118131959
• ISBN-13: 978-1118131954
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 0.6 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from my fav designer! September 21, 2012

By NanciW

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was excited to learn Carla has another sewing book to add to my collection! I'm a big fan of her E-book patterns, and this is a great collection of all sorts of hat patterns from different designers. Having the patterns available in downloadable PDF format is a great addition to my sewing library, I can print off only the size I need and reprint if needed, no flimsy tissue patterns! And because each pattern has multiple descriptive photos with the instructions, each one is a mini sewing lesson.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I *heart* Carla's patterns! September 21, 2012

By Lori

Format:Paperback

Well, she's done it again! Carla always has the most fabulous patterns - from the incredibly detailed instructions to the downloadable and printable patterns, they are hands-down the best I've used!

Let me tell you what I love about the downloadable patterns: you can print them as many times as you want - in any and all sizes you want! If it's a pattern I know I'll use over and over again (and trust me - Carla's patterns are ones that you'll want to use again and again!) I will print it on cardstock for extra durability. SO MUCH better than flimsy tissue paper patterns where once you cut the one size you need, the other sizes are useless unless you want to trace each size separately. Yuck! Who has time for that?

I am thrilled with all the options and variations that this book has to offer! Endless possibilities for adorable hats!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book! September 21, 2012

By jham

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this book! No, it isn't cluttered up with a wad of folded tissue paper pattern pieces for me to unfold and sort out. The PDF pattern format is by far my preferred method of sewing. I can print out only the pieces I need, when I need them. I never have to worry about losing pieces or tracing pieces or only being able to cut out one size. I find it much easier to print a few sheets of paper and tape them together. If I lose a pattern, I can print a new one. The author Carla Hegeman Crim has been my favorite designer for many years now. Her instructions are clear and thoughtful and so easy to understand. This book has so many options of fun hats to make. I look forward to years of hat making ahead of me!