DIY Hat Decor

 Do you have an old hat that you like, but don't really know what to do with it? Well, now's the time to decorate it!

 I had this hat in my wardrobe just lying in the corner.

 Nothing too special, but I like it.

 It was just always so... plain though. No hearts, no ribbons, just... grey.

 Well, let's fix that right now! You will need- anything your heart desires. Old earrings, bracelets, beads, lace, fabric, and buttons.

I laid out a piece of lace on the side and placed buttons on top of it. I just kind of eyeballed it and, when I was happy with the placement, I sewed them all down.

 I chose some pretty pieces of fabric I had left over from other projects and placed them on the back of my cap. I love that yellow-and-blossom fabric, it reminds me of a dollhouse.

 Then, I cut out a heart and tacked it down on the brim of the hat. And when it was all sewed down...

 Voila! My own personalized steampunk cap!

 Buttons! I have a sort of button fetish. I also salvaged some bits of an old necklace and added them to one of the buttons, the faux pearls add a nice touch.

 Here are the patches, I like how sheen the fabrics are.

 A side view of the patches.

 And a little bow and button to finish it off.

 I'm very pleased with this cap! I want to add some rhinestones here and there, but I must venture out and buy some more.

I think this is a nice addition to any outfit. Just a white shirt with blue jeans would look great, particularly when paired with a vest. Now, onward to make a vest! <3!