Puff Embroidery Flat Brimmed Hat

Step 5 Finishing Up

Now that the main part is embroidered I just finished up the eyes and nose really only making sure to get coverage, not paying attention to "looking nice" since they are round and small.

The final touch is trimming the loose ends, and locking the threads.  To lock the threads I used Fray Check.  I just oozed it all over the lumps of thread inside my cap, and it took about 30 minutes to dry and smelled bad in the process.  But now I have a cap with threads that won't come loose, so it can withstand a bit use.

If there are any little foamies sticking through the thread on the front, I think using a hairdryer might melt them away.  Be careful though, I haven't tried this, just a tip I head on the internet.

Now your done, enjoy having a cool hat! and looking sweet on the street.

Comments

[nushiboo]

wow this is awesome great work

[Lima Rodan]

Sweet, Bro!

[everyneverisnow]

This is effing cool. Think I might try it out to spice up my old LRG cap. How much were all the supplies?

[21GeeOff21]

well you already have the hat so that would be "free" i found a big sheet of craft foam at michaels for .99 i dont remember how much the thread or needles were that i got but i also grabbed a pack of gum and the total was under $10

[dandydanee]

I do this for a living on a machine. Yours looks as good as the ones i do turn out. Good Job.