Since the 1800s the Boater style sun hat has made a mark for itself. Traditionally associated with sailing and the seaside, it now represents a functional work of art capable of erasing the segregation of men and women as equals. The Boater hat is also popularly known as a Sailor, Sennit, or Skimmer. It is a stiff brimmed hat, easily distinguished by its flat top crown. Not to be worn carelessly, the Boater is required to be worn with exquisite costume. Transported to a modern day setting, the Boater is a memento of taste and elegance and a celebration of the past in both style and practice, at a time when D.I.Y is on the rise. Since it’s now summer, it seems fitting that a likely addition to anybody’s wardrobe would be a brand new hat! So how about celebrating this summer in style and with the satisfaction of knowing you created your very own sun hat?
Pattern Creator: Holly Ryan
Models: Zoe and Ethan