Discover Our Ideas For Customizing A Unique Straw Hat

2023 Author: Lynn Laird | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 21:10

Are you planning to spend your summer by the sea or surrounded by nature, enjoying barbecues and naps in the sun with friends? Whatever it is, the danger that the sun can represent for the skin and health should in no way be underestimated. So, to protect yourself while sporting a chic look, a summer hat is essential. And how about customizing any straw hat into something unique, charming and very personal? If this idea tempts you, our article of the day promises you super inspiring DIY projects that are easy to achieve. Discover them in the following paragraphs and in our photo gallery.

To customize a straw hat, you have to be creative

Since creativity and inspiration are at the heart of DIY projects like this, you first have to take charge of ideas and motivations. There are tons of creative creations that make each one stand out with a gorgeous straw hat this summer. And since the decorations vary from the simplest to the most sophisticated, both beginners and the more experienced can get started. Among the most common DIYs, we distinguish panama hats decorated with colored ribbons, raffia braids, small scarves, artificial flowers, chains, jewelry, pearls and rhinestones. This year, the capelines decorated with embroidery (with threads or with sequins) are particularly modern and make fashionistas crack.

How to customize a straw hat: a wonderful tutorial to try

The first tutorial that we present to you demonstrates how to customize a straw hat by turning it into a beautiful summer accessory. Very chic, this DIY hat is suitable for elegant outfits as well as for beach wear and casual outfits.

If the idea of customizing a straw hat like this tempts you, you should bring the following equipment: 1 straw hat, 1 hot glue gun, thick black thread, black ribbon, chalk. The first step is to chalk the letters / inscription you want to wear on your hat. Then take the hot glue gun and glue the thick black wire to the chalk mark.

Finally, all you have to do is accessorize the straw hat with the black ribbon. Do not hesitate to make a matching knot that will give a final touch to the realization of the project.

Panama hat decorated with white tulle

Want to customize a straw hat that is both elegant and feminine? If this is your wish, the following idea is sure to please you. You just need a simple piece of tulle, which you will have to twist into a knot. Put the knot in place, then secure with fabric glue. And voila !

Multicolored pompom decoration

Pom pom decoration is one of the most popular designs, and with good reason. The pom poms, with their fresh and beautiful colors, add an immediate touch of freshness to the hat they are placed on. In addition, the small woolen balls infuse an unparalleled bohemian spirit that we love to wear in summer.

The tutorial above shows you how to easily customize a straw hat. Just provide you with the necessary materials and glue the pom poms on the hat, wherever you want. The more vivid and varied the colors, the more original the final rendering.

Customize a straw hat with flowers

Girls and flowers, it's love story! To adopt a feminine and elegant look every time, nothing like flowers! So, how about customizing a straw hat with flowers, either artificial or natural? Make a small bouquet of flowers and attach it to the hat using a needle and a single thread. The choice of flowers depends on your preferences as well as the style you want to adopt.

Straw hat disguised as donut

If flowers, sequins and embroidery aren't your thing, why not realize the following idea which is as playful as it is original. Be inspired by the photo above and turn your straw hat into a donut. With its pastel pink color and multicolored sprinkles, this donut is among the most interesting DIY projects.

Custom straw hat: a creative and very elegant DIY project

The following custom straw hat project is ideal for your seaside vacation. Original and elegant, this hat is suitable for beach wear as well as elegant everyday outfits. The ruffled straw periphery makes this hat look playful and stylish at the same time.

First, take a seam ripper and use it to ruffle the edge of the periphery. Then, sew a straight stitch on the sewing machine so as to draw decorative arcs around the entire periphery.

Then attach a few eyelets using eyelet pliers. Finally, all you have to do is pass the ribbon through the eyelets. Your personalized summer hat is already ready!

Customize a straw hat that evokes the sea and the holidays

The following project will inspire you to customize a straw hat evoking the sea and the holidays. What could be better than a personalized accessory to take in your vacation suitcase? Just buy yourself a simple straw hat and get yourself some blue fabric (or scraps of fabric).

Using a needle, thread the blue ribbon through the braiding of the periphery. Once the letters are made, tie a matching ribbon and you're done!

The following idea is among the most simple and elegant at the same time. A simple lace ribbon is enough to decorate and customize a straw hat in a very stylish and feminine way. According to your wishes, you can add rhinestones or sequins.

This interesting straw hat promises to appeal to lovers of recycling and home-made. Why ? This is a summer hat decorated with an original garland made from sheets of paper. On the production side, just fold and twist the leaves by making a garland of knots like the one above. Once the garland has been made, attach it to the hat and you're done.

Super cute and easy DIY projects

Here is another great idea for customizing a straw hat with pompoms. Pom poms are very easy to make and they only take a few minutes to make. It is better to use wool in bright colors (or even neon) to give your hat a wonderful holiday feel.

As shown in the image above, apart from the pompoms, you also need to make a braid of woolen threads. This will serve as well to attach the pompoms to the hat as to add an additional decorative touch to the whole.

How about customizing a straw hat with a super cute bow? If the idea tempts you, you can discover the steps of the realization in the following tutorial.

The last straw hat decoration project is also very easy to implement. Just buy a simple straw hat and then decorate it with fringed raffia garlands. A few drops of hot glue will be enough to secure the decoration along the periphery of the hat.