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Transform a Plain Hat Into Something Special

Transform a Plain Hat Into Something Special

Did you know you can take an inexpensive winter hat and turn it into a smashing designer piece? You can! And it will be one-of-a-kind and uniquely yours!

Read on to see how...

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Step 1Start with a hat

I have a thing for hats. I don't know why - I don't really look good in them. But I saw this one and had to buy it. It won't just look cute, it will be warm in the winter...

I did wish it had a little more 'zip' and color, though. So I decided that I could fix that. Here's how:

You will need:

a hat
a button
felted wool or felt
scissors
needle and thread

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3 comments

Jan 18, 2012. 10:30 AM

TabbyDeAnne says:

VERY CUTE! I love it! I wish I could wear a hat but they always make my ears stick out and look sooo big:( I may have to suck it up and buy one just to make this! Thanks for sharing.

Nov 23, 2011. 7:38 PMbalfoura123 says:

IF ANYBODY WANTS REALLY AMAZING HATS GO TO FACEBOOK AND SEARCH BETTY AND VERONICA HATS - BEST HATS EVERRRRR!

Oct 16, 2011. 4:26 PM

Penolopy Bulnick says:

Love it! I love the maroon with the black and white. I recently got a all black hat with black crochet flowers and figure I will have to jazz it up a bit some time soon.