I never used to be a ‘hat person’. But now I can honestly say I have a little bit of an addiction. And all the cute Summer hats I keep seeing everywhere ain’t helping. I’ve seen a variety of different versions online of big hats with writing on them and kept thinking ‘I can make that’- so I did just that. Hats can get a bit pricey, but I’m happy to say this wide- brimmed cutie cost me less than $10 (the hat I used for this DIY was $5 at IKEA folks!) and is super easy to make. I also love the idea of making a mini version with a kids hat for some cute Summer twinning (if you find one let me know!). Just pick a favourite word or phrase, pick up some thread or twine and glue. It’s. That. Simple. Pair with your favourite swimsuit and sandals for a beachy #ootd! See below for the steps.
Materials
Wide- brimmed hat (I bought mine at IKEA for $5- I also found a similar one on Amazon)
Black embroidery thread or twine (I doubled mine up and twisted it together so the design would show up clearly)
Fine- tipped marker
Hot glue gun
Directions
- Start by picking a phrase and writing the letters with the fine- tipped marker on the brim using dots or dashed lines
2. Using the glue gun, trace over the letters with hot glue, doing about 2- 3″ at a time so the glue doesn’t cool before you press the embroidery thread onto the design
3. Continue until your phrase is finished. For some letters like ‘a’, it might be easier to cut the thread and restart the letter rather than doubling over the thread you’ve already glued down
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Beach is my fave new swear word ? thanks for putting this together
Make me one!! heheh
OMG! looove this! I had no idea it could be that simple and inexpensive to make!!! great job!
Thanks Samantha! It really is and when a DIY costs less than $10 I love it even more! 😉
I love this idea !!! I am totally going to make one of these now thanks for sharing ! ❤️❤️
Thank Natalie, I hope you have as much fun making yours as I did 🙂
This is adorable! I would have never thought to do this myself! Great post!
Thanks Shannon!
So friggin’ cute! You make it look easy.
Thanks Dee! And I promise it’s as easy as it looks!
I love this idea!! I just became a hat person this year too!! Can’t wait to make this!!
Lol great minds think alike, right? 😉 Lol hats are just as dangerous as shoes I’m finding!
This is such a cute DIY! So easy, adorable AND inexpensive! Love it! I may have to make one soon!
Thank you! I loved that it was a fraction of the price of some of the cute hats I’ve seen.
Need to go to Ikea and get a hat so I can try this. My fair skin needs a hat like that!
Lol you and me both Tamara! 😉
This is such a great DIY!! I love it!!!
Thanks Angela!
Where is that swimsuit from??? It is too cute
Thankyou! 🙂 It’s from Cupshe: http://shrsl.com/v2q6