I have a couple of hats that need something to secure them so they'll stay on my head. I don't have any hatpins, and the vintage ones I've seen are really expensive. After seeing this tutorial, I decided to make one.
You need a long doll needle to use as the pin. I had to buy a whole pack because you can't buy them individually. I also got some black faceted beads and some crimps.
I ended up hot gluing the bead over the eye of the needle because the crimps didn't feel that secure.
After making the first one, I made another shorter one with a bead from a broken necklace I had.
I put an earring back on the end to stop any hatpin-related injuries. I really should get a silver one but, since I don't wear earrings, the gold was all I could find.
This was a quick project and so much cheaper than buying hatpin. I'll post a picture when I actually wear one of them with a hat.
Inspired! I love hatpins. My gran had a collection of them that I used to ogle.. (far too dangerous to play with though!)
ReplyDeleteHa, yes, I can't imagine that a kid playing with hatpins is a good idea.
DeleteVery clever, and very pretty. Yes please, a hat plus hat pin pic next time! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I'll definitely post a picture of it in action.
DeleteSuch a clever and simple DIY - I love it when you share wee craft tutorials like this. I'm looking forward to the "action shots" :)
ReplyDeleteIn that case I'll have to post some more craft things. I'm never sure whether anyone is interested.
DeleteCan't wait to see more hats. You might be interested in a photo of my mother's hatpin collection:
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Your mother's hatpin collection is lovely.
DeleteIf you want to avoid having to buy a whole pack of doll pins again, my old work sells hatpin bases and the clutchy things for the end. It's a wholesale jewellery and supplies shop called Warren Agencies on Wrights Road in Addington. I think it was something like $1.30 for a pack of 10 pins, but it's two years since I left so that may have changed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. I'll definitely go there if I want to make some more. I was actually just in Warren Agencies recently because my mum was getting an old necklace fixed.
DeleteYou are clever! I'm forwarding your post to a friend who has been on the lookout for a hat pin for ages! x
ReplyDeleteThanks! That's great. I hope your friend has some luck making one.
DeleteOh you are clever.......I have a couple vintage ones I never use......would you like them???? I would love to send them to you.
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Thank you, Vanessa. I would love them. You're so sweet.
DeleteThat's really cool, I love this idea :)) I will have to try this as well as some of my hats try to blow away. Even for just decoration, it's cool :)) Super idea doll. Have a great week :) x
ReplyDeleteHow sweet. It's nice to be able to make your own that can compliment your actual hat as the originals can be so pricey.
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea, when you can't find something you really want, just make it yourself! i don't have that many hats that need hatpins but if i ever do need to find one somewhere i might just make my own!
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Great blog..
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Fabulous, indeed.
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brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThese are great, the earring back is a great idea too, I always worry about stabbing my head!
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