by Becky Rawls-Riley | May 22, 2026 | Behind the Seams, Hair Bag Do Rags
Behind the Seams: Long Hair Isn’t Just a Style Issue — It’s a Work Issue I heard it on the radio just the other day, that 70s song with the line, “And the sign said, ‘Long-haired freaky people need not apply.’” In those days, long hair in the workforce was often...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Nov 21, 2025 | Behind the Seams
When VoyageKC reached out about sharing my story, I found myself thinking about how this work really began — not with a business plan, not with a studio full of equipment, but with a conversation. Someone needed a hat that fit.Someone else needed something that would...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Nov 5, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Boonie Hats, Bucket Hats, Caps, Do Rags, Fisherman Caps, Floppy Hat, Floppy Hat Band, hat, Headbands, Ivy Flat Caps, Welding Cap
If you’ve visited our booth at a festival, street fair, or art market, you already know that the heart of Rawls-Riley Creations isn’t just in the stitching — it’s in the people who wear what we make. The new homepage header brings together customer photos from shows...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Oct 23, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Caps, Ivy Flat Caps
Welcome to another peek “Behind the Seams!” This time, I’m sharing how a favorite macaw print from my boonie hat inspired a brand-new ivy flat cap — a Folies creation made with a custom-scaled design by fabric artist Ronya Lake and printed through Spoonflower....
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Sep 26, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Boonie Hats, Caps, Do Rags, Fisherman Caps, Hair Bag Do Rags, hat, Slouchy Beanies
Hat Wearing Became Unpopular Back in the 60s and I Was One of Those, “I Don’t Wear Hats” Not long ago, my daughter sent me an article titled “A hundred years ago, everyone wore hats. In 1960, they suddenly stopped. Here’s why.” It took me back. Because you see, I was...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Aug 3, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Boonie Hats
Sometimes the most striking hats come from the smallest remnants. This Big Boonie in rich purple with a vibrant patchwork brim came to life through a mix of creativity, resourcefulness, and a love for color. Designed in our largest size, it combines comfort, sun...
