Just Cruising

In January I often have orders for cruise hats. One to keep the sun off your face and one to fold in your bag in case of a shower of rain.
The trilby with a wide brim in a fancy straw will not fold up but will provide good shade, the rain hat has been made from pva backed cotton in a breezy print and will fold up.
So if you have a cruise booked you know where to come.!!
There is also a little hair clip being made for the evening, you never know when the captain might invite you to dine.

A tale of two trilbys

Since starting work after the Christmas break I have been very busy. After our cold December it's nice to be thinking of spring colours, these two hats are for a lady who lives in Italy the trilby crown is blocked from fine straw and the brim in pinopok. The buttons are made from mussel shell and the blue fabric is a linen /viscose.
She will have no trouble shading her eyes with these wide brims, especially the linen print. {last photo }
I have also transformed my workroom by moving everything around including shelving. I even cut a small slice off my cutting table to make it fit it's new space.!
It's all go now working on everything in readiness for the spring/summer months, but of course I have to keep up with my orders so much plate spinning required.
I have quite a few plans for the business this year so I will be back soon with more news.

Don't forget your Hat

Right now I have a long list of orders for weddings as you would expect, but it's nice when someone just pops in the shop for an everyday hat,without need for an occasion.
Why not have a fab rain hat,sun hat,dog walking hat etc.
All you need is a great shape that suits you, pick a fabric you love and before you know it you'll be sporting your new creation.
A few compliments never go amiss do they.
What hat would suit your day.?