How to choose hat types
Try making various hat types
We introduce various hat types offered by Simprin
Berets
If you are a beginner in hat making, berets are just the right hat
Hats with no brim is suitable for casual wear, more so when choosing a hat color close to your hair color.
Vivid color berets will look great on top of any outfit.
You can wear lightly or low on your forehead, according to your outfit.
If you are a beginner in hat making, berets are just the right hat
Hats with no brim, oversized crown design
Casquettes
This hat pattern is also recommended for beginners.
Hat with front brim. In Simprin, hats with large crown is categorized in this type.
Front brim type generally are for casual look, but by having a large crown, it is more stylish.
It also has effect of making your face look small.
This hat pattern is also recommended for beginners.
Caps
For those who favor cool looking style.
Hat with front brim.
In Simprin, smaller crown is categorized in this type.
Its feature is popular for both men & women.
Hunting Caps
Unisex type
In England, caps were worn when hunting.
It is a popular hat type for men but we also recommend for women.
It is stylish when matched with feminine outfits such as long skirts.
Cloches
If you can do this, the world of hat making will expand!
"bell" in French
In Simprin, hats with narrow to medium length brim is categorized in this type
Having a brim, sewing skills are required compared to berets and casquettes.
To reduce bulk, it is best to avoid using thick fabrics.
We advise you to make cloches after making berets and casquettes.
Capeline Hats
Once the Cloches is done, try a large brim.
Hats with wide brim.
You can create an elegant and feminine style according to the fabric you use.
Using light color fabrics on back side of the brim can brighten your impression. This is especially effective when making wide brim hats in dark color.
Breton Hats
A beautiful hat that makes your face look brighter
Hats with turn-up brim.
Originally worn by farmers in Bretagne, France.
It gives light and warm impression by styling the brim upwards. If you don't wear hats, why not start by trying on this hat type!
How to choose hats
Choose by your face shape
Hats suits well when your face shape and crown shape is same.
Round crowns for round face types, square crowns for square face types.
・Round crown hats
Berets (with ribbon on one side)・Cloches (made from six fabric pieces for crown)
・Square crown hats
Asymmetrical berets・Casquettes (smaller crown)・Simprin hats
Hats with low crown, or small crown (crowns that become narrower at the top) are suitable
for people with small heads.
Berets are often designed oversize which matches any face shape or head size.
Choose by shoulder width
Find your brim type from your shoulder width.
Choose a narrow or downward pointing brim if you have a narrow shoulder.
Choose a wide or flat brim if you have a wide shoulder.