I don't think most of you know, but I am a pattern tester for Katrin. She sells various patterns for some of her cool creations in her DaWanda shop, Sew-Mad and she's just come out with a new hat pattern.
When I test a pattern, I not only read through the directions for clarity and good English translation (her native language is German, and yes, her directions are clearer than BWOF!) but also make a sample to make sure the pattern pieces all go together properly.
This newest pattern is for a hat, but I've tested bags and wallets in the past. This is a great pattern and very easy to make! It has just 3 pieces, lots of brim options, is finished nicely inside, takes very little fabric and can be made in very little time. I made my test version in less than three hours with materials I already had in my collection - total cost: $0.00.
Here's my test version, I've made the hat with the brim that is wider in front and narrower in back. I've also added a flower pin for fun; it can be removed if I don't like it.
As you can see from the photo below, the inside is lined and is finished with grosgrain ribbon.
If you'd like your own pattern, visit Katrin's DaWanda shop, Sew-Mad to get one! She does do international orders (I believe that most of the patterns are downloads so no shipping!), so as long as you've got an email account you're set. Her shop is mostly in German, but if you have any questions, just contact her through her shop or blog and she will respond in English if you prefer.
Parting Shot: Up High. Wellington has found a new place to sleep: way up high on the shelves in my sewing room.
9 comments:
I had to look twice to find Wellington. They sure do like to sleep in the wierdest places. The joys of being a cat. Love the colors of the hat that you made.
I love hats and this one is a beauty.
Took me a while to find Wellington too!
Ooh, lovely. When I saw your name listed as a tester on Sew-Mad, I was hoping you'd show the one you made. Can you tell me what you used for interfacing and in the brim?
Love your new ginger friend, btw, sometimes I miss having a cat. But I don't miss the hairs!
Cheers,
AJ
thanks again for testing - it's an honour to have you as one of my testers ^-^
i had to look twice for the cat. and i wonder how our dogs would look like in a shelf? ... ;)
guess the shelf would break down.
That is a great hat - love the fabric!
Wellington is such a hoot!
I just watched "Sixteen Candles" (again) with my son, and Molly Ringwald wears a cute hat just like this one.
I LOVE hats! This is super cute. I'll have to check out her shop.
Love the fabric you chose for your version! And the pin...love, love, the pin!
What a lovely hat!
That's an amazing parting shot too!!
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