Description
A blue straw boater hat with a blue and ivory petersham ribbon band and pleated fan.
This one of a kind hat has been made using a reclaimed vintage hat from the 1990s. I used the original blue ribbon from the hat to create this minimalist decoration.
As with all my occasion hats, I make this elegant piece by hand, using traditional millinery techniques. This hat has been hand-blocked and is entirely handsewn.
It is not lined, simply trimmed inside with a coordinating petersham ribbon.
Dimensions
- Hat Brim:
- Width (from edge to edge): approximately 29cm (11.5 inches)
- Width (from edge of crown to edge of brim): approximately 6.5cm (2.5 inches)
- Circumference: approximately 92cm (36 inches)
- Crown of Hat:
- Width (at widest point): approximately 14cm (5.5 inches)
- Length: approximately 15cm (6 inches)
- Height: approximately 5cm (2 inches)
- Circumference: approximately 48cm (19 inches)
How to Wear this Hat
I have designed this blue boater hat so that it can be worn to the left or right of the head. I suggest wearing this piece at a rakish slant, to create a really stunning look.
The hat is secured in place by a black, adjustable elastic. This elastic is thin enough to be hidden in your hair, thereby creating the illusion that the hat is magically perched on the head.
NB: The photos show a blonde elastic – this will be replaced!
Where to Wear this Hat
I designed this blue boater hat with formal Spring and Summer events in mind. The hat’s medium oval crown, teamed with its mid-width brim, it would make an elegant statement at any race day or wedding.
This lightweight piece also offers a high degree of comfort as well as providing shade (and style). All round, this is a perfect hat for a hot Summer’s day!
Gifting Information
I will send your boater hat in an ivory hat box. I carefully pack the box with acid free tissue paper, and finish with a pink satin ribbon. Storing your hat in this tissue-filled box will keep it in tip top condition for many years to come.
Although I don’t offer gift wrap for these designs, I can add a gift message card if you are gifting from a distance.
Please do complete your message in the box above, especially if you’d like it to be delivered direct to the lucky lass. Don’t forget to say who it is a gift for…and importantly, who it is from!
Looking For Something a Little Different?
I created this blue paper boater hat, with two-tone ribbon trim, as a one-of-a-kind piece. However, I can use the design as inspiration for a bespoke order. If you would like me to create something unique, tailored to your specifications, please do drop me a message.
Authentic Craftmanship
Visit my blog to find out more about the centuries-old techniques I use to create my one-of-a-kind pieces.
In my Hat Works Museum post, you’ll get an insight into how I mould the raw materials for this hat. In particular, you’ll discover the importance of wooden forms to the hat-making process, and get a glimpse of the sheer variety available!
Show me how You wear Yours!
I LOVE seeing photos from my customers showing how they have styled their hats for the big occasion!
Please do share your photos with me on Facebook (@imogensimaginationuk) and Instagram (@imogensimagination) and don’t forget to use the hashtag #imogensimagination
