New Bonnet Project: The Vinnetou Bonnet
I've come to call this bonnet The Vinnetou Bonnet in secret because I keep watching the Vinnetou and Old Shatterhand movies as I work on it (RIP Pierre Brice:-( ) - but when my sister learnt that, she said it's very cool and so it's its official name now:-D
I'm trying out the stiff fabric/netting and wire method of making a base frame here and so far I'm very happy about it - opens up so many possibilities! This bonnet is a belated Christmas present for my sis and it is from some 70% her design - I initially meant to make something rather simple like the last velvet bonnet (as this started as a commission that was eventually put on hold and simplicity was the customer's wish), so when my sis brought me her sketch of what she'd like, my knees wobbled a bit. The crown and the tip are going to be complicated... but it's gonna be an interesting challenge.
The journey of one bonnet
The first steps: |
Transferring the pattern - I made a mockup for the last bonnet using toilet paper, but as it was frail, I had to trace it onto something sturdier |
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| The crown cut out and the binding sewn on |
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| Mockup - but I actually like it this way and so does sis - so she asked me to make one for her like that for summer, haha:-) |
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| The outer brim covered in black cotton velvet - in real life it's beautifully matte and intense black |
On another note: I wish you all just the best to the new year 2016 - and cliche as it is, health and luck most of all.
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Hello Rosa,
ReplyDeleteIt is coming along beautifully! I hope you feel better soon.
Big hug
Giac
Thanks so much, Giac, you really make me happy with your comments:-) *hugs back*
DeletePintucks on velvet do sound hard - best of luck to you! Your sister is very lucky to have such a lovely bonnet coming her way, it's looking wonderful so far!
ReplyDeleteThe black fabric is really nice, and it's a great idea to use that netting as a base. I may try it next time I make a bonnet. :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ellie! *hugs* Yeah, the netting is great - I used it in two layers and it holds the shape quite beautifully on its own, though it definitely needs the reinforcement of a wire or plastic boning. I'll be watching out for that, sounds intriguing! I wonder what your experience with this method will be!
DeleteI think honestly it's high time I made something nice for her in return for all those beautiful things she's made for me over the years, haha:-)