I chose to make view A and used silk taffeta from Carmels Fabrics for the exterior. Taffeta is fiddly and shows every lump and pin prick, but looks so pretty when done well! I am still working on trimming the exterior and need to make the bonnet ties, but made good progress this weekend.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
My First Foray Into Regency Millinery
I am slowly putting together a Regency wardrobe for the 200th Anniversary of Waterloo, and I've always wanted to make myself clothing from this era. This weekend I started on a Lynn McMasters Regency Bonnet Pattern. I can't say I am much of a fan of her patterns and in the future will probably just draft my own. I minored in Theater Arts in college and took a millinery class and should really put those skills to use again when it comes to making custom patterns.
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I adore your hat! So beautiful! Can I ask why you did not like the pattern? Was it the design...the instructions? I have always wanted some of her patterns and would appreciate some more info!
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The pattern pieces are difficult to decipher. Overall the instructions are okay, but even as someone with lots of hat making experience, this was a challenge!
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