How to Sew a DIY Lined Wool Felt Beret!
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It was like all of a sudden, wool berets hit my radar hard! They've always been a fall/winter head gear staple, but I've never had a desire to create my own -- until now.
Pants: Simplicity 1696
It just seems like I've been seeing them everywhere and on everyone. Even the Queen Bee herself wore a beret during this past Grammy Weekend.
Pea Coat: Vogue 2873
And they make your favorite outerwear even more chic!
Berets are really simple to make. They're so simple that even a beginner can tackle this project.
Berets are traditionally made in wool felt. I found my wool felt at Jo-Ann's in the utility fabric section. They had a great selection of basic and also bold fun colors.
Dress: Vogue 1460
A bold colored wool felt beret can brighten up an otherwise subdued outfit.
And berets are great for a bad hair day! I lined all of mine, because wool is itchy and can dry out your hair.
And to take a beret to the next level, embellish it!
I embellished my black wool felt beret with multi-sized faux pearls.
It is a great way to accessorize a plain black look.
This is my latest tutorial for BERNINA's WeAllSew Blog, check it out!
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17 comments
You look terrific in a beret. Chic and stylish. My my
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I'd look like a pinhead. I have become enamored with winter head gear since Target has a millinary designer do a series if hats and I bought almost one of each. The fedora style hats seem to look best if me but I think I'll give a beret a try after seeing you in them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you Kathryn!
DeleteVery cute berets - particularly that embellished one. Love it! Oh, I do wish that they suited me - unfortunately - not.
ReplyDeleteThank you Irene!
DeleteWow!! I have black wool felt...
ReplyDeleteBlack wool felt is the perfect fabric!
DeleteWow,I definitely need to make one, thanks Erica!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Meri la couturière!
DeleteFun. They look great on you. Unfortunately they don't suit me :(
ReplyDeleteThank you Vicki!
DeleteGreat idea! I am sewing a coat with kimono sleeves so with plenty of fabric remnants! I will sew a beret with them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use that fabric! Thank you Esther!
DeleteYou look gorgeous in all of your beautiful berets!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tomasa!
DeleteThanks Erica. I made a beret today with my son. He has a fancy dress party and the beret completed his outfit. Your instructions were perfect and for the most part my son did all the sewing. It was such a great project. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome! So glad you and your son like it!
DeleteExcelente propuesta Erica. Seguro realizare una para el invierno en Argentina. Me gusta mucho tu blog. Seguramente seras mi inspiracion para crear el mio. Me gusta mucho lo q haces Un abrazo desde Buenos Aires
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