Doll Millinery Pattern Line – 4 Winter Hoods

I am excited to announce 4 patterns in my new Doll Millinery Pattern line are now available!

Two weeks ago, I first shared my intention to release this line, and in that time, I’ve focused intensely on bringing together my drafts and directions notes, writing and laying out for four unique patterns. The research and design process took several years to develop as each of these doll scale winter hoods parallels a full-size garment. Three of the four patterns are directly scaled from an original full-size 19th-century winter hood from my collection, while the Princess Capote pattern draws from a novelty hood featured in Godey’s Lady’s Book.

Which pattern is right for you?

The easiest pattern is my One-Piece Quilted Winter Hood. This hood truly is made from a single piece of quilted layers. You can choose to quilt a design as simple or as complex as you like.

Don’t want to quilt? The Draped Winter Hood or the Princess Capote both can be made without any quilting.

Are you an experienced sewer looking for a challenge? The Quilted Winter Hood is pulled from my full-size Quilted Winter Hood Workbook. This is the most complex of the pattern line so far. (But don’t let that discourage newer sewers.) With the basic brim, crown, and bavolet, you can vary fabrics, try out quilting designs, and even add trims.

Do you want to dress your doll as Little Red Riding Hood for Halloween? I would definitely suggest my Draped Winter Hood because the original was red wool flannel. The long, cape-like bavolet looks awesome draped around a doll’s shoulders and definitely gives those fairytale Little Red Riding Hood vibes.