How to make a pill box hat

Pillbox Hat: The Pillbox hat is making a comeback! You can make one (or 2) for next to nothing. I saw the movie "The Help" and it takes place in the early 60's, the dresses and hats are beautiful and I was inspired to make a hat from that era. This would be a wo…

Ok! It's tutorial time! Huzzah and away! For the 1950s Christmas Card #1 dress, I made an ermine hat to go with the ensemble. I was in such a rush that I only had time to take pictures of the buckram being cut out! I told myself that next time I made a fur pillbox hat I would take pictures and write a tutorial. Then, Miss Lily of Mode de Lis asked if I had any tips or tricks for making one, so this blog post is for you Lily! And anyone else who would like to know how I made my fur pillbox…

What kind of refashionista would I be if I didn’t thrift and alter one of my Comic-Con costumes? This DIY is split into three parts: The Dress, The Details, and The Hat. First part: The Dress…

I'm pretty sure I want one! My little girl was recently invited to a friends Tea Party. She was most excited to go and of course none of...

This Pillbox Crochet Hat Pattern should be a part of your collection of crochet patterns. It is stylish and you will create an heirloom hat that can be passed down to your loved ones.

Alright everyone, onto part 2 of the basic pillbox tutorial! When we left off yesterday, we had the hat's inner structure completed, now it is time to cover it with fabric! Take the circle of fabric you cut out earlier and center it on the top of your hat to begin. Start across from the seam in the wire and hat stand band (now the center back) and position the fabric so it is on the bias from center back the center front. Pin from the top through the tip of the hat to the stand smoothing the…

I knew I wanted to make another pillbox hat to wear for the upcoming fall/winter season, and I also have been wanting to show you all a more proper method for making a hat than the way I explained in my basic pillbox tutorial. The great thing about the first way I showed you guys how to make a pillbox is that it doesn't require any special extra tools, however in real deal millinery, hats are made on blocks. I happen to have a very nice little round pillbox block from this lovely etsy shop…

Keeping in the theme of millinery, I decided to make a hat making tutorial using a straw hat in a modern way. Inspiration Piece Start with y...

This step-by-step tutorial with many photos will show you how to make a sinamay pillbox hat fascinator using a wood hat block.

Pillbox Hat: The Pillbox hat is making a comeback! You can make one (or 2) for next to nothing. I saw the movie "The Help" and it takes place in the early 60's, the dresses and hats are beautiful and I was inspired to make a hat from that era. This would be a wo…