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Appliques And Fun Tips For Fashioning Your Personal Red Hat
There are, of course, those standard articles of clothing we all purchase - pants, jackets, shirts, socks, and so on. Then sometimes we see those out-of-the-ordinary garments that you simply won’t find in the average retail clothing store. That is certainly the case with the circle of women who don their classic red hats.
Red hat appliqués are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your red hat. Members of the Red Hat Society know and understand the importance of individuality, so why not express yourself by making and decorating your own personal statement hat that reflects you?
For a list of items and decoration ideas that will help you customize your red hat, keep reading.
Feathers
No red hat is complete without at least one beautiful feather. Jazz up your look with a gorgeous peacock feather or play it down with a dashing red cardinal feather.
To attach feathers to your red hat, you can either glue them to the hat or actually sew them on, essentially sewing around the quill of the feather tightly to attach it securely.
Button It Up
Have a button collection that’s overflowing? Getting rid of an old blouse with beautifully jeweled buttons? It’s time to start using them as your next red hat appliqués. Simply sew the buttons onto your red hat, just as you would on to a shirt. If you can’t sew through your hat, then opt for a little glue.
Trinkets and Baubles
A jeweled bead, a shiny trinket, a string of old pearls - they all work. Remember, anything goes on a red hat and the more eye-catching or over the top, the better. So, dig through those craft drawers and scrapbooking supplies and start digging up some “bling” for your next red hat project.
Flowers
Real or silk, flowers are a beautiful way to dress up your red hat. If you’re using real flowers, attach them with a ribbon or pin to hold them place, but loose enough that you can remove them at the end of the day or before they wilt.
Silk flowers, though not as fragrant, are a great substitute that will never wilt. You can attach them by sewing them in place or gluing them on. And remember, opt for something big, bold and positively stunning.
Tie A Ribbon ‘Round The Old Red Hat
The quintessential purple ribbon is a popular accessory on most hats belonging to members of the Red Hat Society. To add your own, simply pick up a strip of ribbon at any craft store and glue it in place at key points. Alternatively, you can sew it on.
Don’t forget to have fun with your red hat appliqués - this is a chance to express yourself, your memories and all the things in this world that are beautiful to you. Don’t worry about matching or looking great, just enjoy!
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Home Crafts Business
You created a pretty web site displaying the crafts that are your pride and joy, now what? There are many tricks you can use to promote your new and show the world your crafts.
- Build a mailing list for your crafting business! It’s one of the best ways to get new AND return customers when you deal online. Give the option on your site, when they make a purchase, on your flyers at craft fairs… the possibilities are endless. Once you have a customer list, you can send reminders, rebates, exclusive products and more. Just don’t overdo it or people will come to see your mailings as spam.
- Use search engine optimization techniques to improve your search engine rankings for your Craft Home Business. A higher ranking means a better exposure, so you’ll get more traffic and sales. A full explanation on this is beyond the scope of this article, but there are many good articles on this if you search on Google.
- Crafts malls like Etsy are a good way to promote your own website. You get exposure, credibility, and a sale or two if you’re lucky! Don’t forget to put your website address anywhere it’s allowed, and to build your mailing list when you make a sale.
- Likewise, you can try selling a few pieces on eBay, and collect the email addresses of your buyers. You will only be allowed to put your website address on your About Me page, but with the traffic you can get on eBay it will most likely be worth it.
- If you have deep pockets, you can always buy Google Adwords keywords. What are they? They are the ads that will show up on Google search when you type specific keywords. You have to be pretty careful with this one to attract the right kind of traffic (the one that will buy), but it can pay off in the end.
- Home Crafts Business exchanges and top lists are slower, but can help. You get links to your site, which can help your Google rankings, exposure, and the occasional sale. Every little bit helps!
- Forums are another more subtle way to gain links and exposure, but can be a great way to improve your credibility as an expert. Just put your website link in your signature and post ahead, but don’t forget to check if this is allowed by the forums moderators.
- And finally, track your results. There is no point in posting ads everywhere if you don’t know which one is working. You can then concentrate on the very best.
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