18th Century Cap with Purple Satin Ribbon: Sewing Journal
For my daughter’s new cap, I used a 100% cotton windowpane fabric remnant from my Civil War reproduction gown and my 1930s blouse.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: 18th century lady’s hat
An 18th Century Aqua Silk Hat with Organdy Trim and Pearls
Like inspiration hats seen at Colonial Williamsburg, I decided to poof lots of organdy ribbon at the top of the hat, through which I incorporated pearls.
18th Century Cap with Sage Green Trim: Sewing Journal
The sage green ribbon will work nicely with my gown sewn with Colonial Williamsburg floral-vined reproduction fabric, and the yellow and white striped gown.
Blue rococo trim with green ruched ribbon: 18th century hat
As much as I like this hat now, I’ve envisioned a few additions. Why not? Deconstructing and reconstructing is an 18th century period accurate thing to do!
Sage green silk fabric for my gown: Sewing Journal
When the fabric sample arrived, it seemed a perfect complement to the sage green silk hat that I trimmed last summer with pearls and cream ribbon.
Blue rococo trim and green bow for my 18th century hat
That night in the hotel room, I trimmed this hat based on ideas gleaned from a hat trimming class I took with the Costume Design Center last year.
My sage silk covered hat with cream organza trim and pearls
After perusing my homework from the Costume Design Center, I decided to finish covering a straw hat blank with silk, which I began in class.
