I love books, they are great for picking up ideas inspiration and just plain enjoyment, so here are a small selection from my bookshelf that are constantly on hand when I’m making hats.
Made from the Free downloadable Pattern By Simplicity http://bit.ly/IS2Nnm
And if you really like it that much but dont want to make it yourself its for sale here…
LADIES 1960s STYLE BUCKET HAT NARROW BRIM -eBay
Aileen’s Hats is a new site. It will be a showcase for my handmade vintage style hats and the only link you will need to bookmark if you are looking for my Vintage hats. I have now Added my new Etsy Shop” Aileens4Hats” to the earlier Ebay Links. I have also added a twitter feed so please do feel free to follow me and Finally I have also added an RSS feed to the site from My New Etsy Shop.
If you are a reenactor looking for something to finish off your impression, want to top off a fancy dress outfit, need to complete a stage costume, getting into the spirit of a murder mystery event or preparing for a once in lifetime trip on the Orient Express even if you just want something a little different with a lot of style you are in the right place.
Please note if you click through on an Etsy link to one of my hats and receive the message “Sorry, the item listing you are looking for does not exist” It is only the hat that is no longer listed my shop cans till be found by clicking here or clicking the link on the right side of this page

This hat makes a perfect accessory to recreate that sophisticated and elegant 1920’s look, perfect for anyone wanting to reproduce an outfit with a 1920’s feel. Just right for those exclusive Agatha Christie type murder mystery weekends, vintage car rallys, fancy dress outfit, to finish off that theatrical costume for a play or even if you just want to take afternoon tea with an aura of nostalgia.
This is another of my new styles. It is based heavily on the “Morning Glory” pattern from Kalliedesigns Etsy shop but the brim has been taken from the “Bluebell” and lovingly crafted to perfectly fit the hat

Here I have a hand made by myself fabulous 1920s flapper style hat made up in a two tone fabric the main part of the hat is a moleskin fabric that has a sueded finish creating a luxuriously soft finish the underside of the brim witch turns up is a champagne colour taffeta with tiny sparkly sequin sewing trough it this hat is rucked
to give a pleated look to it I have also added a lovely cream flower plus 1 coffee &1cream feather also comes with its own hat pin this hat is so very comfortable when on and it looks stunning would be ideal for any 1920s events would most certainly complement your out fit its fully lined the size is a lady’s small 21.inches in circumference

I call this hat “Africa” because it has a hint of exotic mystery, just right for when you want to create that wild yet sophisticated 1920’s look. It would be perfect for anyone wanting to reproduce an outfit with a 1920’s feel for an Agatha Christie type murder mystery weekend, vintage car rally, fancy dress outfit or to finish off that theatrical costume for a play.
This is one of my new styles made to the “bluebell” pattern from Kalliedesigns etsy shop.