Classic Fur Pillbox Hat
Introducing a sophisticated headwear pattern for a classic fur pillbox hat, featuring a structured crown and a neatly integrated sidewall.
When To Wear
This elegant pillbox hat is designed to add a touch of sophistication to various occasions, making it perfect for:
- Formal Occasions: Completes an elegant ensemble for special events and gatherings.
- Winter & Cold Weather: Provides warmth and refined style during colder months.
- Vintage-Inspired Styling: Elevates outfits with a classic, retro appeal and timeless charm.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a structured, close-fitting cylindrical shape with a flat crown, typical of the classic pillbox style.
Crown: Features a flat, circular crown that forms the top of the hat, contributing to its iconic silhouette.
Sidewall: a continuous, straight sidewall piece that forms the main body of the hat, providing a clean, structured appearance.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precision when working with fur materials, specific seam finishing techniques, and careful lining assembly.
Fabric Recommendations
Select suitable fur fabrics that provide the desired texture and structure for the hat:
- Natural fur with a short pile
- Faux fur
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Dense fusible interfacing
Cutter's Must
- Fur:
- Bottom - 1 piece
- Wall - 1 piece
- Lining fabric:
- Bottom - 1 piece
- Wall - 1 piece
- Wall top facing - 1 piece
- Wall bottom facing - 1 piece
- Bottom facing - 1 piece
- Interfacing:
- Bottom - 1 piece
- Wall - 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Place fusible interfacing pieces onto the corresponding main fabric pieces on the leather side and sew with quilting stitches. Start quilting on the wall 1 cm from the top edge, working downwards, with stitching lines 2 cm apart. When doing this, only catch of the leather and gently pull the thread.
- Fold the ends of the wall right sides together and sew them with frequent overlocking stitches. Flatten the seam with a hammer. Overlap the ends of the interfacing and sew.
- Fold one edge of the trim strip for the wall top facing by 0.5 cm to the wrong side, fold the trim strip and the top of the wall right sides together, and sew with frequent overlocking stitches, similar to the fur pieces. The bottom of the wall is processed similarly.
- Fold the edge of the hat to the wrong side and sew to the interfacing; the seam should run along the facing 0.5 cm from the joining seam. Fold the bottom edge of the main wall and sew it to the interfacing.
- Sew the bottom facing in the same way as to the wall, slightly easing it. Insert the bottom into the wall, align, and baste from the inside. Sew the wall top facing and bottom facing with frequent stitches from the inside. Sew the FACINGs to the wall interfacing.
- Stitch the lining wall. Press the seam open until it lies flat. Attach the bottom to the wall. Insert the lining into the hat, align. Fold the lining inwards and sew with frequent blind stitches. The lining should be sewn to the bias binding 0.3 cm from the seam.
