How to add a feather to your hat — FranchiHatz
Introduction
In this article, we’ll talk about how to add a feather to your hat and make it stay. We’ll also explain why you would even want to add a feather to your hat and how it will improve your overall look.
Why add a feather to your hat?
Adding a feather to your hat makes it pop. It’s like a capital word in your sentence or ending your sentence with an exclamation point. Your hat probably already has a nice hat band around the crown, so adding a feather on the side of your hat is really like adding a tie and handkerchief to your jacket and shirt.
Which types of hats look good with feathers?
The following hats look really good with feather trims. They include:
Use a short feather or a long feather?
You should decide if you want a small 2–3 inch feather or if you would like a longer 4 to 8 inch feather with a quill. If you use a shorter feather, it may have to be insured vertically into the hat band. But if you use a longer feather you may have to position the feather horizontally.
Different types of feathers
- Peacock feathers have a big fun eye pattern
- Swan feathers are long and have a soft fluffy white
- Blue Jays are medium blue and black feathers
- Duck feathers are short and wide
- Down feathers are short, soft, and fine
Different types of birds have different feather colors and feather patterns. The feathers on the body also vary like those on the tail versus the wing. Here are some of the more common ones:
Should you use one or multiple feathers?
It may make sense to have more than one feather depending on your style goals. Some hats are larger and require more feathers to decorate proportionally. Other hat types are smaller and require more feathers to stand out as a proper accent. You can use a small rubber band to connect a few feathers together at the shaft. The rubber band will be hidden behind the hat band.
How to attach a feather to your hat?
If you have a smaller feather you should be able to tuck the feather shaft behind the hat band. If you have a longer feather with a quill, you can go vertical or diagonal by placing the quill behind the hat band. You may need to use a visible or hidden horizontal pin to keep your feather on, similar to how corsages are pinned on jackets. Also if you use a rubber band at the bottom of the feather, it will create friction and keep the feather in place behind the band.
Where should you place your trim on your hat?
Most people place a feather trim on the left side of your crown. So traditionally it would be over your left ear. This is visible not only from the side, but also from the front when people are looking straight at you. It’s also interesting because they are two complementary views. From the side you see the full feather shape with all of its colors and texture. From the front, you see a thin accent that is complementary to your outfit and hat colors.
Where to buy Feathers?
- From a store like Joanns, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby
- From a big reseller hobby section like Amazon or Walmart
- In nature, like on the ground during a park or trail walk
- From bird hunters, who often refrigerate their game and may not need the feathers
You can find feathers from the following places.
How are feathers sold?
- Individually, usually in a plastic bag
- In variety packs, like 12 feathers of different colors or styles
- In larger arts and crafts quantities. Usually a large bag of the same or mixed feathers
Feathers may be sold :
- Bow
- Card (like an Ace of Spades or King of Diamonds)
- Matchstick
- Buckle
- Decorative Pin
- Large Jewel
- Large Button (similar to a suit jacket front button)
Other types of trims
You can also add other types of trims to your hats. Some other cool trims to consider would be a:
Upgrading and Maintaining
After a few years or haticcident you may need to replace your hat trim. We just learned that it’s not too hard to replace your hat feather. It can also be a great way to give another life to one of your favorite hats. You may even decide to buy a bigger pack of feathers next time or keep your eye out for a nice feather the next time you take a nature walk.
The phrase Adding a feather
There is a positive compliment that states you’ve added a feather to your cap. By now you get the picture that adding a feather makes you proud and gives you an advantage. This is not only in your level of sophistication but also in having a complete look with all the parts required.
Final Tips
Feathers make a chill or semi-formal hat look awesome! They take your base hat material and color, your secondary hat band material and color, and add a final touch to complete your look. It makes your outfit complete and allows you to stand out with just a great hat, or to look like a VIP when combined with a full outfit or suit. Don’t be afraid to level up with a feather in your hat!
Originally published at https://www.franchihatz.com on February 23, 2021.
