HELP. I need a hat. A very specific HAT.

[tethersend]

This hat, in fact. In off-white or cream.

Don't be fooled by American Apparel. They have none in stock, and instead of cancelling my order, saddled me with a white summer hat instead. Which I now have to send back

So, I need a hat which is:

-Floppy
-Off white or cream
-Felt or wool

I don't want a straw or straw type one, which is all I can find at the moment.

Happy to buy second-hand if necessary.

Please help!

\link{http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/115343/s/sebrina-floppy-hat/?istCompanyId=dd1d2f6c-ac6e-490e-a0ff-19cccd3bab7d&istItemId=wwrimqtta&istBid=xzwm&gclid=CMSLl97CpL8CFaPItAodog8A3Q\this?} not sure what it's made of, under care it says: no

Unfortunately, that looks like straw or paper to me. I really need felt or wool. Thanks though.

Have you considered making it yourself?

www.amazon.co.uk/Eozy-Ladies-Vintage-Floppy-Bowknot/dp/B00EBZX9LM/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1404231820&sr=8-19&keywords=felt+hats+for+women

www.amazon.co.uk/Orien-Outdoor-Floppy-Headress-Bowknot/dp/B00IR741F8/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1404231902&sr=8-47&keywords=felt+hats+for+women

www.amazon.co.uk/Eozy-Fashion-Ladies-Floppy-Bowknot/dp/B00ENYAEQO/ref=sr_1_182?ie=UTF8&qid=1404232009&sr=8-182&keywords=felt+hats+for+women

(the beige looks quite light)

Twee, I'm all ears. How the actual FUCK do I make one?

Not on the High Street have a good selection of felt hats in that style.

Thanks capsicum, but those are beige- I need off white, cream or ivory.

Local hat hire place?

I don't suppose this would be any good would it?

Lots of other hats to view on that site if not.

(Disclaimer - I shouldn't really be advising on a style and beauty thread but you have helped me out so many times over the years (various nns) Tethersend that I wanted to at least attempt to help!!)

This?

hemp

60s
vintage
70s
very close!

That last one is good FauxFox!

This?

Why so specific hmmm?? Have you lost/damaged one you borrowed lol

I've got something that could work - I'll take a photo of it in a min.

tethersend - I've no idea and personally I'm rather rubbish at sewing but I DO love hats and quite like a project so I just did a quick Google and this is what popped up:

Ooh, replies

Thanks all for ideas. Although I have to say, Twee, I'm not bloody making one

Luckily, Fauxfox's 'very close' is, well, very close- looks almost perfect. Thank you so much

I want the hat for a wedding (not mine), and it needs to go with a dress.

tethersend - perhaps you could save that project for an icy day (when Hell freezes over] .

Would this be any use?
Cream felt hat, label just says 'made in Britain'. I bought it in a vintage shop years ago. Never worn.
The flowers etc seem stitched on, and possibly could be removed.

Oh, those hats remind me of the hat I wore when I was 17

Sorry. that isn't any help to you!

Thank you callamia for such a kind offer

I've ordered the one Fauxfox recommended, so may well call on you if it's not right!