I used the free pattern and tutorial from Oliver and Schwinn to make two reversible bucket sunhats. The hat above matches the tunic top made from the free Izzy pattern that will be linked on another post. I was pleased with the result at first but now I think I would like to tone down the colours. I bought the material that I used for the hat below on Birmingham market. Originally I was going to make another tunic top but when I pre-washed the fabric it creased heavily and frayed. I could not imagine having to continually press the garment after each wear. It has made a good hat though. Before sewing I I overlocked the edges of each piece so that there would be no fraying. If I had not got an overlocker I would have used a zigzag stitch around each edge before sewing the pieces together. I lined this hat with the same material.
. Simply the diary of a beginner .