I took the crown from my hat that several people have asked for and added a narrow, slightly shaped brim. The brim is narrower in the back and gently dips all around. Find it on my shop.
Today’s Millinery, x 2
I have two Regency millinery pieces to share tonight.
First.
I made this Regency era straw bonnet working directly from original fashion illustrations. I wanted to be sure to be true to the original lines for straw in this shape. I recommend seeing my full length commentary on my blog as it includes the sources I used.
The hand sewn plait is a supple Milan straw. The brim is fully wired. I blocked the tip and crown on an original bonnet block. Available in my shop.
Second.
When I saw this fashion illustration
of a large crown hat with a little turned up brim trimmed in blue, I knew I had to make it. This hat is going to be so much fun to decorate.
The hand sewn plait is a supple Milan straw. The brim is wired inside the crown. Note, it can be seen from above. Also, find it in my shop.
Today’s Millinery – A Walk in the Woods
This Civil War era soft crown bonnet reminds me of a late summer walk in the woods.
Soft crown bonnets are appealing because they are light and comfortable. This one has a fashionable spoon brim in a beautiful copper straw with an elegant champagne color silk taffeta crown. It is trimmed in vintage flowers and a lush forest green ribbon.
Find it in my Etsy shop
The soft crown and bavolet are a 100% silk taffeta.
The crown and brim are lined with 100% cotton.
The bavolet is lined with 100% cotton net.
The frill is a fine 100% silk net.
The ribbon is a luxurious double face satin by Hyman Hendler.
The functional ties are 100% cotton sateen.
Vintage flowers .
Today’s Millinery
This flat crown, narrow brim hat was blocked on an original hat block.
The narrow brim has just a hint of a curve.
The rounder crown with the gradual taper was fashionable and is flattering. It will appeal to those with an average to large head, as well as those with a rounder head.
Today’s Millinery
This coppery brown straw plait hat was blocked on an original block. The crown has a fashionable flat top with tapered sides and a shaped brim.
This crown is 21.5″ inside.The wider crown may be more comfortable for average to larger size heads.
Today’s Millinery – Little Blue
Here is a little hat waiting to perch a top the right woman’s head.
The deep blue straw plait has been braided for the edge of the narrow shaped brim. It is trimmed lightly with vintage velvet and organdy flowers that remind me of wild flowers. The inside is lined and cotton sateen ties are added.
Find this hat in my Etsy shop.
Thisnis one of those rare times I will try to take a photo of me wearing a hat. I want people to see how it is worn.
Today’s Millinery – Red Velvet and Plume
With a vintage red velvet ribbon and airy black plume, this fashionable Civil War Era hat was blocked on an antique hat block. The crown is slightly rounder than my hand carved blocks, with a flat top and tapered sides. The brim dips in the front and slightly in the back.
Today’s Millinery – A Stroll in the Vineyard
This bonnet it all about lush from the beautiful velvet grapes to the vintage purple velvet ribbon to the green double faced satin ribbon.
Yesterday’s Millinery
I can’t believe I forgot to blog about this bonnet yesterday.
This is the first 1840s bonnet off my original 1840s block!!!
This one does already have a home.
Today’s Millinery
It aught not surprise you that after Galaxy arrived, I kept looking at other blocks. A little wooden crown caught my eye. It fit the period lines oh so well.
Btw, this block came out of the box saying “I am Groot”
This is the first half off that block. It is 21 1/2″ around the brim, more round than my hand carved blocks. The flat top crown and smooth dipping brim are elegant with a bit of sass.
It isn’t in my Etsy shop yet because I want to decorate this one.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 