This Saturday morning our meeting was scheduled to be at Bobbye Kee's house. Due to a serious bug that we brought back from California, Bobbye will not be able to hostess this event. Stand by for more information!

The planned lesson is by Liz Thurman who will be teaching us how to make hats. The following is the supply list:
1 sheet 8" x 11 1/2" clear or frosted clear plastic or x-ray film
small roll of wire 20 or 22 gauge
wire cutters (not scissors)
sewing box with thread to match your fabric
trims - flowers, ribbons, feathers, buttons, etc.
Materials - lightweight poly silks, organza, lace, silks see-through nylon
to cover brimmed hat: cut a strip of fabric 21" long by 5 1/2" wide, plus two pieces of fabric about 5" square. For the crown, if material is see-through, use 2 pieces together. Cut the 4 1/4" circle out of 5" squares. If using poly-silk type fabric, use a single layer.

If you want to start your hat at home, that's ok. Trace and cut your brim and crown out of plastic. Please make your first hat out of plastic. You can buy the new plastic filing systems, accordion type. It's easy to separate the seams . Cut brim, mark start and stop on plastic. Put sewing machine on large, full stitch zig-zag. 12 to 14 needle is best. Place wire (straight) 20 or 22 gauge at start mark, zig zag wire to edge of plastic, let the fingers and brim bend the wire as you go. Overlap wire 1" from start to finish. Cut with wire cutters. Key - use same color thread as wire, light gray with silver. No bends, dips or speed bumps on wire - must be straight. Liz will bring a sewing machine and lots of needles.

Mary's note: Liz also included a pattern page, but I am unable to scan this due to the loss of the hard drive on my computer with a scanner. :(

See everyone on Saturday