A fellow Roo regular shared their latest DIY — a khaki fisherman’s hat decked out with colorful embroidery, patches, peace-sign buttons and tiny clip-on charms. They say it’s for their 6th year “on the Farm,” and the finished piece is equal parts practical shade and personal statement.
This hat keeps a lot of festival basics in mind: concentric running-stitch rows across the crown for a rainbow pop, hand-embroidered flowers, stitched “BONNAROO” along the brim, and an assortment of sew-on patches and clip-on trinkets so it’ll look great from the crowd. The result is playful, durable, and perfectly set up for attaching more pins and charms as the years go by.
Redditors in the thread loved it — short, enthusiastic replies ranged from “In LOVE!!” to practical compliments like “Nice job 👍 🌈.” One cheeky comment noted that the letter G stands for Camp G Spot, which is part of the secret sauce of festival camp names and inside jokes that make Bonnaroo feel like home.
Quick tips if you want to make your own:
- Use stronger embroidery thread for pieces on the brim so patches and buttons don’t pull out.
- Sew-on patches + clip-on charms = flexibility: switch looks between sets or festivals.
- Keep bright colors and small motifs at the brim edge so they show up in photos and from the crowd.
- Secure hardware with small backing stitches on the inside so nothing falls off during dancing or camping.
If you’ve got a festival hat you’re proud of, drop a photo in the comments — we’ll never say no to more hat inspo. See you on the Farm.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/bonnaroo/comments/1qzlqjw/i_made_this_for_my_6th_year_on_the_farm/