Halloween Fun - Lady Gaga Red Lace Hat

You know I'm in my thirties and you would think that I might be long in the tooth for bright red lace. Alas, it is Halloween and if there isn't a holiday where your normal, everyday lady can wear bright red lace then I'm done with holidays.



Anyway, here is the tute.

Supplies -

- 1/2 yard of lace. Could be bright red or even black. Whatever your little heart desires. White would be very cool. I used a piece of lace with a scalloped edge along the selvage. You don't have to.
- 3 pieces of 8 1/2 x 11 light card stock to match your lace.
- Scotch Tape
- Tack 2000 or 3M 77 spray glue
- Scissors
- Binder clips
- Bobby pins
- Needle and thread to match. (Optional)



What to do -

- Place 2 pieces of the card stock length wise. Tape the center.

- Cut the other piece in half lengthwise and tape on top of other card stock length wise. Take this time to fit the card stock to your head. I have a giant mutant head so the length was perfect. If it's too big cut it accordingly.



- Place your fabric on top and cut the fabric to fit the card stock leaving an inch or so overlapping.



- Take your card stock and fabric outside and spray the glue allover the paper. Spray the hell out of it and let sit for a minute.

- Place the fabric carefully over the paper and press down, leaving part of the fabric overlapping.

- Wrap the paper in a circle and spray enough glue for your overlap. Place the overlap on the glue and clip.

- You can then hand-stitch the seam for stability. I didn't, I'm lazy but I will probably do that later.



- Let dry for 1 hour.

- After dry, cut points into top of hat. Go crazy! I was more subdued because I only had a little lace.

Now here's the fun part -

- If you have a scalloped edge, place hat on first then take the scalloped edge on the brim of hat and secure on the back of your head with bobby pins. If there is no scalloped edge, place excess fabric across the face and secure on the back of your head and then put on the hat, hiding the edge.

Well, there you are. How scary is the top photo!?

Have fun with it. If you have any questions or tips, please let me know!

Halloween is Coming!

Even though it is still hot as Heck most these last days August, when dusk comes one can catch a slight whiff of wood burning, earth and something else, something most definitely Fall. The scent of apple picking, pumpkin carving, leaf jumping and hot cider drinking. I spend the whole summer looking for this scent because once I smell it, I know Halloween is on it's way!

Halloween is by far our favorite holiday. There is nothing like eating embarrassingly large amounts of candy and dressing up and acting silly. Halloween and Fall is an adults excuse to just play and the joy of sharing this fun with our children. (and sometimes our pets!)

Here at Sew What's New there is no limit to the costumes and decorations you can make from our endless supply of fabrics and buttons. Sometimes great costumes are as easy as just a few safety pins and a great trim. (Togas anyone?)

In the next couple of weeks we will be posting great and easy costume ideas and tutorials. We will be also offering costume kits on our Etsy site to make it even easier to make the neighbors jealous!

For now take a gaze at the wonderful cat costume made from our fabrics! I mean you can't beat glittery leopard print!