this is what i've been up to:
I made a freekin' tophat using
this pattern:
Buckram base with #16 wire
the crown after being mulled and covered with dupioni i decided to use and the brim before mulling, covering and attaching to the crown
before I added the trim
the back all prettied up
crappy pic of me wearing it
The pattern was really easy to follow and Lynn was more than happy to answer any questions i may have had. I'm really pleased with how my first attempt at a hat came out :)