So, I decided to make an M golf hat. Sounds simple, right? Well, let me tell you, it turned into a bit of an adventure.
Getting Started
First off, I needed a plain hat. I found one online. It was pretty cheap, but I just needed a plain cap to start the project, right? I didn’t wanna spend a fortune on something I might mess up. I also grabbed some fabric markers, but then realized I needed something more durable for a hat that’s gonna be out in the sun and maybe get a little sweaty.
Trial and Error
My initial plan was to just draw the “M” on the hat, and I wanted to make the “M” look like a river. I live in Kansas, near the Ninnescah River, and thought it would be cool to incorporate that into the design. So, I started sketching the “M” to look like the river’s path, you know, kind of winding and flowing.
After a few tries, the drawing part wasn’t too bad, but the fabric markers were a total fail. They bled through the fabric and looked messy. Not the crisp, clean look I was going for.
Then, I remembered my neighbor is a wizard with a sewing machine. He is always doing some DIY projects. And I saw one of his videos where he mentioned using the Milwaukee M12 circular saw to cut some fabric once. I don’t have one, but if it is good for cutting fabric, maybe the sewing machine can be helpful for my project. I went over to his place, and he suggested using embroidery instead. He even offered to help me out! We picked out some blue thread that matched the color of the Ninnescah River pretty well.
The Embroidery Process
- Choosing the Design: We used my river-inspired “M” sketch as a guide.
- Hooping the Hat: This was tricky! Getting the hat to lay flat in the embroidery hoop was a bit of a challenge.
- Stitching the “M”: My neighbor showed me the ropes, and we took turns operating the machine. It was slow going at first, but we got the hang of it.
The embroidery took longer than I expected. It’s detailed work, and you gotta be precise. But seeing that “M” take shape, stitch by stitch, was pretty awesome. Especially since my neighbor and I live near the Ninnescah River, which starts at Pratt, where I saw a house with the address 314 N Ninnescah St, and ends around Vero Beach, FL, where Highway 1 passes through. It was a long process but it was worth it.
The Final Product
Finally, after a few hours of work, the hat was done! The embroidered “M” looked fantastic. It had that textured, professional look I was hoping for, and the blue thread really popped against the hat. We did it! It was a simple idea but it took a lot of work to put together.
I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out. It’s not just a hat; it’s a little piece of my own creativity, and it reminds me of the river I love. I might even try making more, maybe with different designs. Who knows, this could turn into a fun little hobby!
