Shhh, don't say the "C" word...

 

and I don't mean "cloche".....

 

I hate to have to mention it, in September...

 

But...

 the weather is distinctly cooler, we've started lighting fires and wearing jumpers and the leaves are turning all sorts of beautiful colours.

 

So, I started thinking about Autumn hats and came up with this stylish cloche.



 

It's blocked in apple green wool felt on one of favourite blocks:

 

 

A vintage block from Belgium which I think it is an original from the 1920s when cloche hats were all the rage. It's a very small size as are so many true vintage pieces. A few adjustments are necessary to make the finished hat wearable today!

 

In keeping with the style I've created a striking lining from a vintage silk scarf. So it's sumptuously soft, comfy and warm.

 

 

 

It was a little tricky sewing the super-fine, bias-cut, vintage silk. But I think it was worth it.

 

 

The hat is finished with pinked felt trimmings and a coconut button and....... here comes the "C" word.....

I thought it looked so Christmassy, I added a touch of Swarovski crystal sparkle.

 

 

 

Sorry.

 

Still if you're feeling in a festive mood like me, come down to CPM in Llandeilo and put it on your Christmas list.

 

 

It's £120 with commissions for similar from £140.

 

It would be lovely in red....

 

Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

Tra la la laaaa....