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Crazy hat with earflaps! With glow in the dark highlights!

Crazy hat with earflaps! With glow in the dark highlights!
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This hat is inspired by my desire to have a hat that is both practical and fun! It is fur lined, and has pockets at the ears to keep money, lip balm, even those little hand warmer things for REALLY cold days! As an added bonus, it glows in the dark. Let me repeat that. IT GLOWS IN THE DARK :)
 
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Step 1Supplies

Supplies
Here are the things that you will need in order to complete this project...

A sewing machine (one that can do a straight stitch and a zig zag stitch)

Scissors

Straight Pins and Hand Sewing Needles

Thread (conventional AND glow in the dark thread--this can be found at any local fabric store, and comes in an array of colors)

3 fabric choices
       Fabric A (1/4 yd) is an outer fabric that will make up the ear flaps
       Fabric B (1/2 yd) is a contrasting outer fabric that will create pockets etc...
       Fabric C (1/2 yd)  is a lining fabric (I chose a faux fur because it is soft, warm and doesn't make me feel  guilty about wearing thumper on my head)

2 matching buttons

Matching yarn

Paper for making a pattern (I just used computer paper)

Ruler

An iron (preferably one with steam)

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10 comments
Mar 19, 2012. 1:57 AMartorange says:
I couldn't let this through , I'm getting to work , next winter awaits :D
Jun 27, 2011. 5:13 AMporcupinemamma says:
Most Excellent! :0)
Apr 12, 2011. 2:01 AMglassy_lassy says:
Very Cute!
Aug 8, 2010. 6:42 PMApplejuice11 says:
This hat is AMAZING! I need to make it!
Jul 2, 2010. 10:26 AMgenericanonymity says:
This is going to be so much fun - I got my 3 fabrics, glow in the dark thread, variegated thread, and some cool buttons. I think I will omit the flower embellishments, but add buttons to the pockets, and possibly shorten the ear flaps for mine. Wish me luck!
Jun 20, 2010. 5:56 PMdramioneforinfinity says:
Awesome! I'm going to make this 4 sewing class. About how long did this take you to make?
May 5, 2010. 10:51 AMAnaLou says:
I like that you have included pockets on your hat. Very cool!
Mar 8, 2010. 9:34 PMnkneuwirth says:
 This is very cool and creative project.  I might have to try this sometime soon.
Mar 8, 2010. 10:36 AMcanida says:
Wow, neat - and with glow in the dark thread!  I need to get some of that.
And I have the same Bernina machine at home.

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