Moosehide Hat with Polar Fleece Lining

I made some different type of fur hats and thought of this hat without the fur because it is versatile when doing odd jobs outside or taking short trips in and out the vehicle type situations.  It is warm but not as warm as the fur hat which is definitely for longer periods outdoors.  I hand sewed all the pieces together - using a hide needles and beading thread doubled on the needle.  A person could add decorations to the hat in anyway they wanted.  A person could use either side of the hide for the exterior.  I liked the shinier part on the outside.  The supplies needed are a four by four four piece of hide, a four by four foot of lining, a hide needle, a thimble, beading thread which is doubled for all sewing, and a pattern or make a pattern out of cardboard..

Step 1 Moosehide Hat with Polar Fleece Lining

After you gather your supplies, you will begin by placing your patterns on the hide.  Remember that you will need to save some hide for the long stips to make the braid ties and a long strip to complete the bottom section of the hat. 

Measure and cut out two side pieces which are the larger pieces of the hat and measure and cut out one piece for the front section.  You will need to cut out the same three pieces for the lining.  The stretchy part of any material will run sideways on the hat for both the hide and the fabric not up and down.  This is to make sure the hat keeps it's original  shape and can stretch with wear as needed.  You can check the hide by stretching it all ways before marking so that you know which way it stretches easiest.  This is the way that you will place your pattern for marking and cutting.  The same with the fabric - whatever way it stretches place the pattern along this part.

Comments

[ilpug]

Awesome hat. One question: Where does one get moose hide? (and yes, I know, from a moose, I mean a supplier.)

[Beauceron]

Great project. I'm sure it's very warm. Good job!

[scoochmaroo]

Great tutorial! Looks very warm.