
Festival season, picnics, beach, bbqs — all of these call for floppy hats to top off your look. Whether you’re a beach sunbather or a poolside kinda gal, you can’t deny the awesomeness of a solid floppy hat. This project takes the oh-so-loved geometric trend for a spin with an average summer staple. You’ll love it so much that you might rock it straight into autumn — we know we will!
Materials:
— felt floppy hat
Tools:
— cutting mat
— washi tape
— ruler
— craft knife
We recommend a felt hat, because it will give you the cleanest lines when you cut into it.
Instructions:
1. Apply 3 strips of washi tape in the shape of a small triangle.
2. Line up your ruler with the tape, then slice the fabric using the ruler as a guide.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until your head is spinning with triangles!
You’ll have to use some elbow grease to make sure each cut is crisp and clean. Press firmly! The ruler is handy for keeping each cut straight and precise. Simply line up the ruler with one side of the triangle before each cut. To protect your workspace, place the hat on a self-healing cutting mat while you do your thing.
Our triangles were randomly placed. Of course, you can design a sequential pattern to fit your taste and style. Try a single row of same-sized triangles around the brim or alternate between big and small. You can even cut out triangles in one secluded section of the hat, as an accent. It’s totally up to you!
Readers, tell us — what triangle pattern would you cut out? Share your ideas below!
(Styled photos by Haruka Sakaguchi of The Denizen Co.)
The idea of home took on a whole new meaning as soon as sheltering in place and lockdowns became a regular thing in 2020. And it wasn't all bad. We got back to cooking at home, bonding with our partners/families/housemates and pets, and we did a bit of redecorating. In fact, home decor and furniture sites saw huge growth (more than a billion global visits in March 2020 alone) as a result of the pandemic.
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<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTE4OTc1NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNTQwMTY5Nn0.nZqEgs6NFRmJrw9e-dos53XWsY423940LmI9iMSxV6A/img.jpg?width=980" id="9fa52" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a65d79167844cfcb8385749390e443f2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1920" data-height="1440" /><p>From cottage-core to crochet to neoclassical design, millennials are feeling nostalgia for (and coveting) their granny's decor in what some are calling <em>Grandmillennial</em> style. "I think Grandmillennials and sustainability actually go hand in hand. This trend is all about younger generations who love design and decor that we might culturally view as "old lady" or grandma-ish," says Alessandra Wood, VP of Style at online interior design service <a href="http://modsy.com/" target="_blank">Modsy</a>. That means ruffles, Victorian wallpaper like William Morris prints and antiques, anything you'll find at a flea market or your grandma's garage!</p>Art Deco
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