I did realize that I forgot to glue crin tape on the edges, over the millinery wire. oops! I realized this after I’d mulled and put on the fabric cover, so no going back now! Luckily I can’t see any rough edges, so I’m hoping it won’t matter.
Now I’ve got to decide on trim — it looks like a lot of these stripey huge hats only have a bit of flowers on them (makes sense, as visually it’s very loud). But I do still like the contrast with the green ribbon on the red & white stripey hat fashion plate, so I’m going to poke around and see if I can find something that will work. Solid, definitely, as this is already pretty over the top!
Also, I love millinery! This is making me want to get back onto my Edwardian suit, just so I can make the hat…
Adorable!!!!
YUMMY STRIPE!!
It’s so pretty I want to eat it!
Aaaaaaahhhhh ! yout my new hero !! I have wanted to do this for years (since I began 18th century clothing) and never had the dare.
So pretty and chic !
This is just to yummy!!!
I want candy!
Go stripey!
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I Love the fact that you included the wig in the photo. What’s your source for buying wire etc?
Hey Sarah – I’ve bought mine locally at Lacis in Berkeley (probably paying more for it than if I mail ordered? Dunno). Judith M is an online store I’ve been meaning to check out…