A Homemade Hat for an Afternoon Tea Party

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Meghan

I’m going to an afternoon tea party today with a bunch of my mama friends, and the lovely ladies who are hosting it requested we arrive in hat and gloves (with whimsy encouraged). I have a few sun hats but they aren’t especially whimsical so I made a hat this morning.

I used some cardboard from a box for the hat, then covered it with cotton duck fabric. The veil is a light lilac mesh from an old sheer curtain, and the whole thing is held together with copious amounts of hot glue. I haven’t decided whether to wear it with the veil in front or behind – in front is more dramatic but the veil gets in my eyes, so that’s not ideal.

Category: make it Tags: accessories, hat, party, tea, wardrobe

4 Comments on “A Homemade Hat for an Afternoon Tea Party”

Anonymous
April 28, 2013

I love it! Perfect tea party attire –
- Meghan Guillen
  April 28, 2013
  
  Thank you! It went over well – I got lots of nice compliments on it and it was a great party too – all in all a fun afternoon!
Lisa at Pebbles and Piggytails
April 28, 2013

That’s really cool! I like your blog theme and ideas. Such creativity. Keep it coming!
- Meghan Guillen
  April 28, 2013
  
  Thanks Lisa! You know, with two little kids it’s important that I have something for myself, so this is my “me” time – that’s what keeps me going!