Decorated bonnet: making of & completed photos
Construction details follow.
Pleating:
Pleating is tacked over the edge of the bonnet & then overlapped by a striped ribbon that will be pleated to fit the hat.
Applying the lace inside the brim:
Gathered striped fabric ribbon:
Embroidered label:
Comparison shot of size of bonnet:
Back:
Rest of the finished photos:
Pinked silk fabric back ruffle:
Oooh Laurie… it looks fabulous! I got my form in the mail this week and will be working on mine soon….
Love it!! I suddenly have this desire to decorate a bonnet…
D’oh! Should have read the whole blog before commenting! This bonnet is fab!