Handkerchief bonnet

Remember these? All my 20 to 30 year-old something nieces had them. A antique handkerchief simply sewn into a baptism bonnet and brought out again at their weddings for something old. I made my new great-niece-to-be one for a baby shower time capsule and everyone commented that you just couldn't find these anywhere anymore. Do you suppose I revived this old staple into a new trend? To make these simply fold a handkerchief in half and baste a 1/2 inch seam on the folded edge. Slip a ribbon…

For any one who hasn’t seen this idea I thought I would share it here because it is such a cute vintage look♥️. You just need a vintage hankie, little sewing, by hand or machine. And some ribbon. Then of course anytime y…

You will need an ironed 10x10 handkerchief. Fold one end an inch and then iron flat. Use a basting stitch and stitch along the fold. Pul...

Turning a handkerchief into a baby bonnet is a simple and sweet way to create a memorable baby gift. The bonnet can be used as a Christening bonnet or for everyday use.

This is a gift that I enjoy making for baby showers. Whenever I'm invited to a wedding, I take an antique handkerchief for the bride to ca...

We are trying to raise money for our SAGA group to continue our weecare program. We will be selling baby bonnets at the Loveland craft fair on November 6th, from 10 to 4. Here is the baby bonnet I made for the show: It is the traditional handkerchief to baby bonnet, or baby bonnet to handkerchief, depending on how/when you start your tradition. Here is one of the many poems you can find about hanky baby bonnet: A tiny square of linen And a dainty edge of lace, Designed into a bonnet, To…

In 1982 I received as a baby shower gift it was a lovely Keepsake Bonnet. It was a small gift with a lot of meaning. The poem brought tears to my eyes. As I read it out loud at the shower I loo…

(Promoted) Bridal Lace Linen Keepsake Handkerchief Bonnet