The trick is to use pre-shrunk fabric of durable weight (generally wool or felts work best, although you may have to purchase 1/3 more fabric than called for due to shrinkage - and if yer smart, you pre-shrink 2 or 3 times with wool before garment construction
I own few modern hat patterns right now though, links to pics of some I do have
ummm...possibly?
The trick is to use pre-shrunk fabric of durable weight (generally wool or felts work best, although you may have to purchase 1/3 more fabric than called for due to shrinkage - and if yer smart, you pre-shrink 2 or 3 times with wool before garment construction
I own few modern hat patterns right now though, links to pics of some I do have
http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.B4755=x&TI='hat'&page=2
http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M4805.htm
http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M4607.htm