Late 1860's Bonnet

[atherleisure]

After saying that I was going to make a Regency bonnet, I did the natural thing and made a late 1860's bonnet. I mean, I needed to make sure I didn't cut into the supplies for that in cutting out anything Regency, right? Besides, FIFO is a good thing, even if I'm really bad about it on sewing projects, and I've had this bonnet kit for over a year.

It's the Timely Tresses Clara Christine model done in gray (shot white and black) silk with velvet flowers and moire ribbon.







I hate trimming bonnets, but this one played very nicely. I'm really happy with how it came out. It almost makes me want to trim the early 1860's bonnet I made a year ago and get it out of the sewing closet. Almost.

Comments

[theladyrebecca]

Very pretty!

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[hharris]

It looks great!

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[mala_14]

It's so pretty! The blue looks great against the grey and I really like the artful loops on the sides.

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[danabren]

I do not understand the allure of 1860's generally, but that bonnet is lovely.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. I like the late 1860's better than the early 1860's, though it's harder to find events to wear the things to.

[danabren]

It seems like - from this post - enough folks like late 1860's that there should Be An Event.

[elizabeth_mn]

It looks great!

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[mandie_rw]

Ooh that bonnet is darling! Love! Nice to see the Clara Christine made up...I really like that pattern but I have zero reason to do late 1860s (or really any overwhelming desire for a late 60s dress. But but but CUTE BONNET!).

[atherleisure]

Thank you. I like the late 1860's so much better than the early 1860's. The only reason I have for making the stuff is that I like it, but that's good enough for me! The one advantage to not having a lot of events to go to is that I can sew whatever I please.