1800s hats victorian ladies

A while ago an internet friend asked if anyone would be willing to trim a bonnet for her. I eagerly volunteered for this project! Making hats and bonnets from scratch is fiddly, but just putting the trims on is the fun part! Katie sent me a delightful box of goodies. A pre-made, silk-covered blank bonnet from Timely Tresses was the base. Loads of lovely flowers and ribbons from Etsy! I consulted several fashion plates for design inspiration, including these. Katie asked me to just be…

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Size about 32.5cm X 33.5cm X 8.5cm / 12.8'' X 13.2'' X 3.3'' One size fit most girls womens Vintage victorian hat, cotton linen flat hat, flower deco, inside hair clip closure Victorian hat girls, tea party hat for women, women's tea hat, vintage hats for women Perfect for tea party, victorian costume, beach party, garden parties, halloween cosplay costume

I tried to make a hat in the ridiculous 1890s style. I made a simple sailor hat that I then covered with silk, bows, flowers, and a feather.

This spring/summer have been quite intense regarding sewing for me. And as every costume requires it’s own special headwear I haven’t just been making clothes this spring – there …