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diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/pointy_hat/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/pointy_hat/index.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..25158fc --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/pointy_hat/index.rst @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ +Pointy Hat +========== + +.. figure:: pointy_hat.jpg + :align: center + +.. only:: html + + .. contents:: + +A pointy hat suitable for a witch (in black and other practical colours) +or a wizard (add sequins and other embellishments to (bad) taste). + +Materials +--------- + +Fabric +^^^^^^ + +* 1 m outer fabric: wool is a good, practical option, pre-embellished + fabric is suitable for the more showy variants; +* 1 m lightweight millinery buckram or heavyweight cotton interfacing; +* 1 m lining fabric: (relatively) cheap silk is an actually practical + option (smooth and warm on the skin and hair), cotton is good enough. + +Notions +^^^^^^^ + +* Sewing thread to match the fabric; +* optional: ribbon for the chin ties; +* optional: petersham ribbon for the sweatband; +* optional: millinery wire. + +Pattern +------- + +Measurements +^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +You'll need the following measurements: + +``head_circ (F01)`` + largest circumference around the head; +``head_circ_chin_to_crown`` + from chin to crown of head back to chin, passing above ears; +``head_ear_to_ear`` + from one ear to top of head to the other ear. + +The file :download:`hats.vit` is used by default by the pattern file and +has the needed measurements. + +Pattern +^^^^^^^ + +Get the valentina file for the pattern, :download:`pointy_hat.val`. + +You may want to change the following increments in the Tables of +Variables; the defaults are sensible. + +``ease`` + the ease added to the hat circumference, to allow for the thickness + of the fabric; +``brim`` + radius of the brim; +``cone_angle`` + flat angle of the cone pattern: this will influence the height of + the hat; +``sewing_allowance`` + width of the sewing allowance. + + +Instructions +------------ + +Cut one cone and two brim pieces from the fabric. + +Cut one cone and one brim pieces from the buckram. + +Cut one cone piece from the lining fabric. + +See the `Variants`_ section for additional parts that may need to be +cut. + +If making `Ear Flaps`_ prepare them before starting on the hat. + +.. figure:: 0201-pinned_cone.jpg + :align: center + + + + +Variants +-------- + +Ear flaps +^^^^^^^^^ + +Hat protector +^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +Gallery +------- + + +See Also +-------- |