We are gearing up for Vacation Bible School this coming week and the boys are very excited about attending. This year's theme is Goldrush and is set in 1860 - can you believe it?! That is just pure awesomeness, right there. I was asked to help out with some of the costumes for the drama and it will be fun seeing various articles from the reenacting closet worn by the cast members. I am super excited!
Since there is not much going on in the sewing department right now (besides an overnight bag for the hospital for myself - never again will I have to stuff my things into a brown paper grocery sack for an emergency trip to L&D!) I thought that this week I could take my time and work on a little project that I have been thinking about for a while; doing a tutorial for a basic mid-19th century sunbonnet. I know there are other tutorials out there but I haven't seen one yet made in this style, so, it's what I've got. ;) Besides, I need a new sunbonnet. I actually don't even have one right now. That is pathetic.
I will be spreading it out over several days so hopefully it will be easy to follow. Just a few steps per day. The sunbonnet in these pictures I made for a little reenacting friend earlier in the spring and it went together in just one evening. Very basic and simple but I was very happy with the finished result!
Love,
Sarah
Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteOh, that will be fabulous! There is this blue and white corded sunbonnet I'm in love with... Millinery scares me, so I would love a tutorial - even if it takes me several years to take up the courage to actually make it. :-)
ReplyDeleteAre you going to make a wee miniature version?
ReplyDeleteI may make a little version, but I already have an infant sized corded sunbonnet that Malachi used (maybe twice? lol) that I have hanging up in the nursery for Baby Girl. I have been so unmotivated to sew anything lately. Maybe this tutorial will help me get back into the swing of things!
ReplyDeleteI have made a little something for you and baby Anne. I would like to send it to you. If you don't mind, will you email me your mailing address and I will get it in the mail? craneshalfacre@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI imagine the bonnet tutorial is delayed due to a special little newborn. Will you be postponing the bonnet?
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