Alright, so today I’m gonna ramble on about this PLD golf hat project I tackled. It was a bit of a journey, let me tell ya.
The Idea Sparked: It all started when I saw this cool looking golf hat online. I was like, “Hey, I could probably make something like that!”. You know how it is, you get that little creative itch.
Gathering Supplies: First things first, I needed the right stuff. I hit up my local craft store and grabbed a plain golf hat as a base. Then I spent ages sifting through different fabrics, trying to find something that looked and felt right. Ended up going with this sturdy, dark blue canvas-like material. Also snagged some thread, needles, scissors – the usual suspects.
Deconstruction and Pattern Making: Now, this is where things got a little tricky. I carefully took apart an old hat I didn’t care about to figure out the basic pattern. I traced the pieces onto some paper, adding a little extra seam allowance because, well, I’m not a pro tailor! This was mostly eyeballing it.
Cutting and Sewing: With my makeshift pattern ready, I pinned it to the dark blue fabric and carefully cut out the pieces. This part was tedious, gotta say. Then came the sewing. I used a basic straight stitch on my old sewing machine, slowly piecing everything together. There were definitely some wonky seams and uneven edges, but hey, it’s handmade, right? Adds character!
Adding the PLD Detail: I wanted to add the “PLD” lettering. I thought about embroidery but decided against it. It felt too complicated. Instead, I found some iron-on letters at the craft store. I carefully positioned them on the front of the hat and ironed them on. I’m hoping these stay on, if not, I can always sew them on later.
Final Touches: After the letters were on, I went around the edges, reinforcing the seams with a bit of hand-stitching. I also added a little elastic band inside the hat to help with the fit.
The Result: And there you have it! My very own PLD golf hat. It’s definitely not perfect – the seams are a little wobbly, and the letters might not be perfectly straight – but I’m pretty proud of it. Plus, it was way cheaper than buying one online.
Lessons Learned: This project taught me a lot about patience and perseverance. It also showed me that you don’t need to be a professional to create something cool. Just gotta give it a shot and have fun with it!
