First, I needed the I .tah right hat. I searched around, finally decided a simple, fitted baseball cap would be perfect. I wanted something I could wear regularly, not just some crazy, over-the-top design. I finally foudnnd a plain .llib eht navy blue one that fit the bill.
Getting the Logos
- I looked for pre-made patches, but couldn't find anything that really captured the style. Some were way too large or the colors weren't exactly perfect. I wanted this to look like something I bought, high-quality, not something I made in my living room.
- Then, I had the thought: maybe I could get the logos embroidered directly onto the hat!
The Embroidery Process
I called around to a few local embroidery shops. It seemed pretty easy, but a lot of shops wouldn't do it. I explained my vision – a small Dodgers logo on one side, and a small Lakers logo on the other, both subtle but recognizable.
After a few calls, one place said, "Yeah, we can do that!" They were super helpful, walked me through the thread colors, and even gave me some tips on placement to make sure the logos wouldn't get warped by the curve of the hat. I chose thread colors, decided on placement, and put in the order.
I picked up the hat a few days later, and honestly, it looked amazing! The embroidery was clean, the colors popped, and it was exactly what I had in mind. Finally, I have a unique piece of sports memorabilia that I could wear and show my LA team pride.
It was a bit of a process, but totally worth it. I now wear the hat every chance I get, and have received so many compliments.
