Diy regency bonnet

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Always looking for new dress-up opportunities, I contacted JASNA to see what Atlanta-area events might require head-to-toe Regency finery. Turns out local Jane Austen fans are (I suppose understandably) more about the author's stories than her clothes. Despite my potentially offensive insistence that there's no point h

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I knew when I decided to make a day dress that I would need an appropriate bonnet to go with it-- after all, I would be spending some of the afternoon outside, and no self-respecting lady would be seen outdoors without a head covering of some kind! A little searching found several tutorials about the simplest…

Here is a quick and easy guide to creating a fairly realistic looking Victorian or Regency bonnet.I am sorry but I haven't been able to get step by step photos for this post yet but I will try to add them Asap. The bonnet above was made using a straw 198os style sun hat which…

Austen Regency Soft Crown Bonnet, DIGITAL PDF sewing pattern, appropriate for 1800 to 1810 impressions. Inspired by an original bonnet held in the McCord Museum, this was a common style worn during the early Regency era. Similar to the Regency French bonnet, this pattern creates a stylish bonnet made with a wide, rounded edge brim and pleated fabric lined crown. The crown can be made to either fit small or larger hairstyles. This bonnet is made to fit nicely on the head and to fasten with…

Last summer I made a sleeveless spencer in blue and styled a reticule and raven brooch with my Regency gown. All that was left to make for this ensemble was a bonnet. Quick fabric bonnets are nice,…

I turned a $4 thrifted straw hat into a gorgeous Regency bonnet for my daughter and I made a detailed video to show you the entire process!

Historical Costume Tutorials How to make a Regency poke bonnet in ten easy steps.

At this point in your project you should have... all pieces cut the tip sewn to it's lining and gaged to 14 7/8 Crown/Brim hemmed and all...