I have finished all the ribbons for the cowboy hats as per requested by my client. She measured them all & gave me the ribbons all cut into the lengths that she wanted & I stitched them all out. I had asked the cuties if I should ask my client for the hats so that I could sew them together as I went along instead of joining the seams together @ the 11.5 inches that she asked for. I am so glad that she measured them & not me as you can see by the photo they are only half way around the hat. They are all done but not one of them will fit! I think they must have forgotten to double the measurement? Not sure what the plan to correct them will be but I did mention that perhaps she could purchase more ribbon on a roll preferably& I would sew them together @ each side, but other then that I have no other idea. Except to start all over again?

Great idea!

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thanks so much & Welcome to our cute family also! We are very glad to have you! I am happy that I will be the first to give you a flower! ~hugs Loralye~

Terrific result on the ribbon, Loralye.......

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thanks Vicki, ~hugs~

Since it is a "Cowboy theme" why not attach some hemp rope (very fine) to each end of the ribbon and tie it in the back? You have some good solutions and surely one that will suit the Bride's taste. Nice job on the ribbons.

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you Jerrilyn, very much. ~hugs~

You did a great job on the embroidering!!. Just fold the edges back about 1/4 in & iron them flat & just glue the ribbon to the hat just on the ends. That way if the people want to remove them it would be fine.

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by pldc 25 May 2014

that would be a very good idea, but the client has other ideas lol. Welcome to our cute family! we are glad to have you. ~hugs Loralye~

I like Jussy's idea! They look great!

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you Christine, it has been a challenge lol

Hi Loralye
You did a fab job, why not try to attach them using clear thread or fishing line. That way the ribbons will attach and not move, and you wont see your stitches from the back. I hope this helps. Hugs Jussy :)

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by pldc 25 May 2014

Hi Jussy, I am not really sure what you mean here? However she has come by again & brought 15 more hats.......she would like me to add more white ribbon to each hat & do 5 more men's hats in the white & pink & then 5 white hats done in the black & pink for the dads & grandpas & 5 for the little kids involved (nieces & nephews) but thank you for the compliment I do appreciate both it & the help. ~hugs~

Gorgeous..Well done

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much, ~hugs~

You did a beautiful job! Can't wait to hear the 'solution'.

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much, me too lol ~hugs~

you did a great job, I suppose adding a piece of ribbon at the backsite of the hat will be the solution..... But the names are embroidered lovely :)

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much Gerry, ~hugs~

What a shame that they were not measured correctly. You have done a great job Loralye. Looks as if you will be busy with the new ones!!!!

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much Sarah , I am hoping for an easy fix due to time restraints. ~hugs~

Why not have either white or black ribbon for the back half and where you join the sides and a jewel or tiny flowers or something else to hide the join.
Your work looks good though - at least it was her that got the measurement wrong - lol!

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by pldc 25 May 2014

I am happy about that I would have felt so bad if this was my mistake. Thanks Linda ~hugs~

Good Luck!

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you, ~hugs~

She could attach them to the side of the hat with brads would look great
or could put on with white flowers..
You did a wonderful job on them .they look wonderful.
You are good girl.
.love and hugs Lenamae

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much, my friend. ~hugs~

Maybe add black ribbon in the back to join it in the back. I'm afraid the elastic might not look right

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by arwens 24 May 2014

You did a great job! You could also embroider pink ribbon with white letters & join. Look great so far!!! To bad they didn't measure them correctly

by pldc 25 May 2014

I shall wait for her to call with her decision & hope for an easy one lol.

You did a great job on all the ribbons. I agree elastic would work well, but I would probably use a hot glue gun.

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much, I think so too ~hugs~

Surely she would have realised no ones head (except for a doll) measures 11.5 inches...mine is 23 inches.

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by pldc 25 May 2014

I never gave it a thought, I just did as she requested. I will no better the next time too.

One thing is for certain, folks who don't sew don't have a clue what it takes. Maybe she already has an idea of what she wants. Grosgrain in a different color my be an option. Regardless you did a really nice job!!

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much Sharon, ~hugs~

Let's hope she only meant them to be on the front! If not, be glad she did the cutting! Now, boys & girls...this is why you need to take math in school!! Let us know what she decides to do.

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much Gerry, I will. ~hugs~

way to go my friend you are a cowgirl star:):)

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by pldc 25 May 2014

Thanks so much my friend, I like the star reference too. Now isn't that what I say to you lol. ~hugs~

Sure is great that it is now her problem to sort out. You have some good suggestions to give her now. Best of luck. Hugs Shirley

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by pldc 25 May 2014

thank you very much Shirley, ~hugs~

I'm just sorry it causes more work for you. hopefully you will find a simple solution.

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by pldc 25 May 2014

I am not too worried it helped to take my mind off the kitchen reno. I vote for more white ribbon less work for me, lol

Well dear I bet your glad that it was not you that cut the ribbon. I am sure there is a way to sort this without you having to stitch out again which will cost the client more in the long run. Otherwise lovely work

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by pldc 25 May 2014

Your right of course the cost is what it may come down too. Thank you very much Caroline. ~hugs~

Oh, that's sad. I hope you find a solution that looks pretty without having to redo all of that!

And they look so pretty...

And I think I would also just glue them to the hats.

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by pldc 24 May 2014

I will leave up to the client to decide what to do. I have given her options so now I have to wait & see what she decides. It certainly is a shame

You could always sew elastic on each end, then they could be stretched to fit properly.
Hugs
Jerri

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by pldc 24 May 2014

hubby said the same thing. I will text her that just to give her the option. Hugs & thanks Jerri

by jerrib 24 May 2014

Your welcome.

Oh my, I thought around meant a circle...but maybe she only wants them on the front so that's why she gave you this measurement. She also may have not thought about how they would be affixed to the hat. Good luck!!!!

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by pldc 24 May 2014

Thanks Leaha just waiting on the decision now

Great job on them Loralye and if it was me I'd just glue them onto the hat! Love Chris

p.s. By the way, how did you hoop the ribbons?

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by pldc 24 May 2014

I did not hoop them I designed a placement rectangle & then side tack down lines that I could easily remove the stitches from when finished then stitched the centers all one by one. thanks Chris

That's a shame,but I wouldn't want to restart.Why didn't she bring you a hat,it would have saved a lot of time and trouble.

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by pldc 24 May 2014

Yes it sure would have. I am not sure why maybe she didn't think of it?