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Late 1850's Bonnet
Nov. 24th, 2019 02:46 pmI decided I needed a late 1850's bonnet to go with my late 1850's dress. Somehow wearing my early 1860's bonnet didn't appeal to me, and I can't explain that because I really am not crazy about millinery.
I used the Lavinia Ruth pattern from Timely Tresses with the 1850's brim.
It's covered in the same green silk that I used for my new Regency bonnet this spring and that I used for my 1916 and 1870 gowns. I'm starting to run out - I think I have 1.5-2 yards left. I wonder what the rest of it will be come. The net cap is about 160" of cotton net gathered down pretty tightly, and the trim is rayon satin ribbon that I got at Costume College. I might replace the ribbon for the ties because it's a very heavy satin and doesn't tie that well. We'll see how it goes when I wear it to a tea in a couple of weeks, and then I can decide.
I used the Lavinia Ruth pattern from Timely Tresses with the 1850's brim.
It's covered in the same green silk that I used for my new Regency bonnet this spring and that I used for my 1916 and 1870 gowns. I'm starting to run out - I think I have 1.5-2 yards left. I wonder what the rest of it will be come. The net cap is about 160" of cotton net gathered down pretty tightly, and the trim is rayon satin ribbon that I got at Costume College. I might replace the ribbon for the ties because it's a very heavy satin and doesn't tie that well. We'll see how it goes when I wear it to a tea in a couple of weeks, and then I can decide.
