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Any recommendations for a pattern for a down hat?
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Dec 12, 2013 at 9:23 pm #1310948
Looking to make a down hat / beanie and was wondering, if anyone had any info to help lay it out? I've looked online and BPL, but needing some more ideas.
Thanks for reading!
Derek
Dec 13, 2013 at 10:03 am #2053943There is a thread on hammockforums somewhere for a down beanie. Will see if I can find it.
Here ya go: http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=17720&c=15
Ryan
Dec 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm #2054014Maybe one of these will be what you are looking for.
William
Dec 13, 2013 at 9:26 pm #2054140Thanks for the post! I've seen both write ups, but was wondering, if anyone else had any experience or helpful hint to making a down hat!
Thanks again!
Derek
Dec 19, 2013 at 10:33 pm #2056173Derek: I bought a Mountain Equipment Co-op musher's hat 3 sizes larger than I usually wear, opened the back seam, and stuffed it full of quilted polyester insulation. Sewed it back up! Might be the easiest approach!
Paul
Dec 20, 2013 at 2:21 pm #2056361Thanks Paul may have to try that out!
Derek
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