The Birdie — Bell

PRE-ORDERS ARE CLOSED. This run of Birdies is sold out. Write to the atelier directly with any questions.

A longer brim that curves down in a soft bell — the shape a Southern woman reaches for when she intends to be outside all afternoon. It shades the face without hiding it.

Hand-assembled in New York from Penelope canvas — the double-thread 20/10, which holds its structure in a way single-mesh canvas simply does not — and trimmed in leather from a New York tannery. The crown seam is bound in leather on the inside. That is the reason this hat keeps its shape through a season of being packed and unpacked rather than going soft on you. She is steamable to bring back to life.

It arrives blank. Every inch of it takes a stitch: crown, band, and the whole sweep of the brim. Work a single flower in turkey work and shape it with scissors in an afternoon, or take the whole hat through a winter. There is no printed design and no right answer.

Sizing

One size, cut to fit most heads. Every hat comes with hat sizing tape so you can take it down for a snug fit.

Pre-orders

Pre-orders are closed. Hats already ordered are cut and assembled in New York and ship six to eight weeks from the order date. Because each one is made for you, pre-orders are final once they go to production.

Details

• Penelope canvas, 20/10 double thread
• Leather trim from a New York tannery
• Cut, assembled, and finished in New York
• Hat sizing tape included
• Thread and needle not included