[Madhatters] recycled wool sweater hats

[annies]

I am down for a weds night one of these days.

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On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 2:20 PM, B Spoke Tailor <bspoketailor at gmail.com> wrote:
> Madhatters,
> I have mentioned to Rachel, Kelly and Carly (maybe David) the idea of making
> sweater hats.  I have made a few, used to do this as a street performance at
> the Oakland Art Murmurs a few years ago.  Me and my friend Peck used to
> offer hats to passersby.  We would sculpt them right on the head, offering
> the model a hand mirror occasionally for feedback, much like a hairdresser
> does in a salon.  If the participant wanted to buy it after, they could make
> a donation.  It would be fun to break up into pairs and do them for each
> other.  All we need are sweaters: merino wool, angora, cashmere, lambswool,
> even less soft hats can work if they are later trimmed with grosgrain or
> something to keep them from being itchy around the hairline.
> Jasmin Zorlu is one of the best Bay Area milliners.  She makes them, too!
>  Here is the url for her site and an example of her sweater hats:
> http://www.etsy.com/listing/48174665/storm-eco-cashmere-beret?ref=em
> Let me know if you want to try this sometime?  I can do Wed nights and some
> Saturdays.
> Nan
>
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> Thanks!
>
> Nan Eastep, Owner B. Spoke Tailor
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