tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post1012895735506106790..comments2024-01-26T01:04:50.259-07:00Comments on Buns and Baskets: Pioneer Bonnet TutorialEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-58572851111627407862022-09-28T23:00:46.537-06:002022-09-28T23:00:46.537-06:00This is cool!! I made one for me, when I upload my...This is cool!! I made one for me, when I upload my pic wearing it, I got 4 order. 4!!! 😍😍😍oshee's placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218259956323546585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-4985017434265061632022-07-12T19:20:12.018-06:002022-07-12T19:20:12.018-06:00Thank you, Emily! I appreciate your help!Thank you, Emily! I appreciate your help!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701960359958853262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-83965691297454868312022-07-12T18:34:31.624-06:002022-07-12T18:34:31.624-06:00Hi Jacqueline! I would say there'd be enough r...Hi Jacqueline! I would say there'd be enough room, but I don't have a lot of hair! So, hmm, maybe I'd measure my head without the bun, then the head with the bun, and go right in the middle.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-49071832946365316452022-07-12T06:49:07.292-06:002022-07-12T06:49:07.292-06:00I have waist-length hair that I wear up in a bun m...I have waist-length hair that I wear up in a bun most of the time. When measuring my head, should I include the bulk of hair as well, or is there enough room in the gathered back portion to accommodate that already? It’s probably 1.5 to 2 inches in thickness depending on which bun style I’m wearing. THANK YOU!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701960359958853262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-89311043344786998892021-01-17T10:10:48.122-07:002021-01-17T10:10:48.122-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jenyford smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858384213181697470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-24438187154432092632020-09-15T10:39:56.429-06:002020-09-15T10:39:56.429-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jenyford smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858384213181697470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-33555148035857176862020-07-12T05:52:00.622-06:002020-07-12T05:52:00.622-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ben Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04394219561197927771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-18172359816473110012020-07-10T07:26:56.022-06:002020-07-10T07:26:56.022-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jenyford smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858384213181697470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-6980711764154394202019-04-21T17:43:40.246-06:002019-04-21T17:43:40.246-06:00Update, the 18" was still a little big. Howev...Update, the 18" was still a little big. However it fit better than last year. I was able to quickly adjust it by tightening it at the back with safety pins. Which had it fitting much better. Next year, I'll have to measure her head. See if she's ready for the 18". Or perhaps adjust the pattern down to 17", or 17 1/2. <br />She won 1st place again again this year. Now 4 years in a row! The general consensus from family and friends. Is it's the adorable bonnets I make her, using your pattern! <br />Thanks again!Litahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542657185937868959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-89285215740000298302019-04-20T04:49:40.659-06:002019-04-20T04:49:40.659-06:00So I have used your pattern 3 times now. I make th...So I have used your pattern 3 times now. I make this style of bonnet for my granddaughter for Easter. To enter our towns Bonnet contest held after the Easter Parade. I made her I think a 16" size when in 2016, <br />she was 6 months. The due to family emergency. I didn't make one the next year in 2017. We had to buy one. I made her an 18" last year. She was 2 1/2. But it was a little big on her. So I made the same size this year. I however don't follow your beginning instructions exactly. I made a pattern on newspaper for the bonnet, brim, and straps. Rather than cutting squares of fabric, and rounding the corners. <br />I haven't tried on this year's bonnet yet. But I think the 18" will fit fine this year. I do also struggle each time, with figuring out finishing the edges from the elastic up to brim area. It's not clear in the instructions. I figure it out each year by zooming in on the pictures. Some additional instructions on this would be helpful.. for me anyhow. <br />I will add that she's won 1st place in the bonnet contest the last 3 years. Fingers crossed for this year. I would attach pictures. But I don't see how. Thanks for sharing your pattern. We certainly have enjoyed it. Litahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542657185937868959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-10564336282741772502017-10-10T08:35:54.240-06:002017-10-10T08:35:54.240-06:00Anonymous up above asked how to measure: measure a...Anonymous up above asked how to measure: measure around your head as if you were wearing a hat (forehead to back of head).Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-87704854825572597202017-10-10T08:33:47.726-06:002017-10-10T08:33:47.726-06:00Hey Jenna, yes, the first time you're just bas...Hey Jenna, yes, the first time you're just basting (holding in place with bigger stitches), the second time you're getting them in there for good. Thanks Imperial! I forget to get back to this blog! And winter trek!!?? I hope you live in a warm place. That would be like Martin's Cove for us here in the cold this time of year! Have a great time!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-81649159915374894112017-10-10T06:42:09.304-06:002017-10-10T06:42:09.304-06:00I did both just like it said and worked out great....I did both just like it said and worked out great.<br /><br />The first one mentioned is kind of holding the ties in place. The 2nd is hiding the raw edge and forcing the ties to hang down the way you want.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806884114794319746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-18234077485310702872017-10-10T06:26:15.920-06:002017-10-10T06:26:15.920-06:00Hi, I'm excited to try this bonnet for our Pio...Hi, I'm excited to try this bonnet for our Pioneer Trek this winter. I am confused about the ties though - at the beginning you say "There are two brim pieces. One is for the outside of the bonnet, and the other is for the lining. The ties sandwich between the two brim pieces," but later in the instructions you seem to be sewing the ties to the body of the bonnet. Which way is right?<br />jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912250969839726800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-40797603886276220332017-09-24T17:00:50.387-06:002017-09-24T17:00:50.387-06:00How do you measure the head? around circumference...How do you measure the head? around circumference above the ears, or from top or forehead to under chin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-63557191544222233642017-08-21T10:12:04.475-06:002017-08-21T10:12:04.475-06:00Very, very, very thank's!!!Very, very, very thank's!!!lavinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121055586855735835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-36410908970224293012017-06-03T09:50:17.608-06:002017-06-03T09:50:17.608-06:00I used the pattern, love it, just my head is 22&qu...I used the pattern, love it, just my head is 22" and the 20" I made doesn't have the fullness in the back to accommodate my hair, was a little small for me, though everything else fit fine...so am going to try a retangle shape to get more fullness in the back of the bonnet to accommodate my hair being pulled back in a bun or pony tail.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594025575015515261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-43898438871637048942017-05-20T11:18:55.264-06:002017-05-20T11:18:55.264-06:00Anonymous, I'm sorry you had trouble. I'll...Anonymous, I'm sorry you had trouble. I'll give you a full refund. ;)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-25363714204051904482017-05-19T23:34:46.221-06:002017-05-19T23:34:46.221-06:00What terrible instructions. Why not take your time...What terrible instructions. Why not take your time, then read your instructions back to yourself as if you have never made the item. You can then go back and make changes where necessary. You had time to undo your brim, sew it the right way and take another photo for the purpose of the tutorial. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-73680098989282365892016-10-31T02:39:12.007-06:002016-10-31T02:39:12.007-06:00Thank you for this great tutorial! I needed a bonn...Thank you for this great tutorial! I needed a bonnet for my daughter for Halloween and sewed this in 2 hours! Yay! I was so happy to find your simple instructions with measurements and photos. My daughter is going to squeal with glee when she wakes up. Thanks again Emily!Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-55014364617010034742015-11-13T12:59:21.328-07:002015-11-13T12:59:21.328-07:00Sorry I think I said 3/5" brim...I meant 4&qu...Sorry I think I said 3/5" brim...I meant 4" for an 18" bonnet! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688288146068764161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-63652219826268777742015-11-13T12:57:31.159-07:002015-11-13T12:57:31.159-07:00I've now made 6 of these, and can get them don...I've now made 6 of these, and can get them done in about an hour or less for each one. It's a really adorable and easy pattern once you understand the instructions. I just thought I would share my experience with sizing. I made a 19" for my 10 year old and it's perfect, if not a little on the big side. So the other ones I made (for a Little House party) as a one-size bonnet are 18" with a 3/5" brim, and 18" ties. I think it would fit any girl from about 5-10 pretty well. I'm sure as a real working bonnet you want the brim to be a little bigger, as in the 19" fit on my 10 year old, but as a bonnet that's essentially for fun, my hunch is that a smaller brim is a little preferrable, which makes the sizing on these really flexible. Thanks again for sharing this! I really enjoyed making them. Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688288146068764161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-68603577176626806472015-11-10T22:31:19.313-07:002015-11-10T22:31:19.313-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to explain i...Thank you so much for taking the time to explain it! I did figure it out...yes the fan analogy is right on! And I just finished my super cute bonnet. Thanks again for this tutorial!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688288146068764161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-8936195436378653442015-11-10T21:12:01.534-07:002015-11-10T21:12:01.534-07:00Hey Lauren, just make a fold from the top left sli...Hey Lauren, just make a fold from the top left slit to the top right slit, then fold it down to match the bottom left slit and right slit, like you're folding a fan, but with only one fold. Then you're sewing it to make a tube/casing. Or, you could just sew a casing over the general area, too, if that's easier.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-77845039770703976032015-11-10T20:15:41.573-07:002015-11-10T20:15:41.573-07:00Hi there, I'm trying out your bonnet pattern, ...Hi there, I'm trying out your bonnet pattern, I don't know if you are still checking this post! I'm stuck at the directions to "fold the top slits down to the bottom slits in a "z shaped fashion." I just can't grasp what that means! If you had any input, I would love it, thanks.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688288146068764161noreply@blogger.com