A Quick Regency Bonnet Project 2

[tess]

First, thanks so very much to Steph for posting the how-to's and answering all of my PM's patiently (I really couldn't have done it without you!).

Okay, so I cut the sunhat to shape, added the trim around the edge and put in the silk lining.

I decided to try to "shape" it into a more bonnet shape by spraying the outside straw with water and clipping it into shape while it dried.


After opening it, the bottom edges still kinda flipped out. So I clipped in again in this way and it did much better.


This is the shape after letting it dry a few hours and taking the clips off:


I added a ribbon glued tightly around the base of the crown to hold the shape as well. I glued the capote on and added the trim.


I made these ribbon flowers to decorate with (I just got Kling's book on ribbon art!)


Finished product left side:


Right side:


My first project completed...whew!

[cosmoblue]

Wow that is really sweet. The flowers are lovely.

[Mrs Parker]

You learned the flowers from a book? They're very pretty. I love the blue crown fabric.

[Lady Serendipity]

OH MY GOODNESS, that is TOO cute! Too, too, TOO cute!!!

I absolutely love the way you shaped it!

Gorgeousness!

So....do you have an outfit to match it....or were you just playing?!

[Val]

That's beautiful, Tess. Love the fabric you chose.
*Live from Kaua'i*

[lauren]

What a wonderful job! I love the fabric you picked :-)

[Mme de Beaufort]

Wow Tess! That turned out fifty times better than the example!! LOL. The choice of your fabric is great, I love it, and the trim is SO pretty; the rosettes... You should be so proud. You did a GREAT job on the gathering too.

Wonderful!