tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post3159452810563991161..comments2024-01-26T01:04:50.259-07:00Comments on Buns and Baskets: Blue Bonnet - McCalls 5129Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-36947342456639331072013-10-01T07:21:17.813-06:002013-10-01T07:21:17.813-06:00I've made a 'hat' before with gummed b...I've made a 'hat' before with gummed brown paper, paper covered craft wire and felt so cardboard and ductape isn't far off.M'ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-14578194518251534862010-08-12T22:31:00.077-06:002010-08-12T22:31:00.077-06:00Oh Linda! I'm glad to know that I'm not j...Oh Linda! I'm glad to know that I'm not just an idiot! I couldn't figure out why that was so difficult. If I do give it a go again someday, I'll remember your tips. Thanks!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-22445888249522889802010-08-12T22:14:18.266-06:002010-08-12T22:14:18.266-06:00i just tried making this bonnet myself and also ra...i just tried making this bonnet myself and also ran into problems with the pieces not fitting together. I am a very experienced seamstress and a professional costumer. I discovered that putting in the lining that was cut on the bias was a nightmare. I recut the lining on the same grain as the exterior fabric worked much better. I also was out of buckrum so I used Plextex interfacing instead. I found I did not need the wire for the edges and when finished, I had a nice bonnet that did not lose its shape if crushed. AND if need be I can hand launder it if I need to without it warping like it would with buckram.Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-29684247430535816012010-07-16T21:04:49.566-06:002010-07-16T21:04:49.566-06:00Hi Carolyn! I used view B. Yes, I used buckram, ...Hi Carolyn! I used view B. Yes, I used buckram, but JoAnn's only had the thinner kind so I doubled it up. Yes, I used wire all the way around. I couldn't find millinery wire, so I used florists wire of the same gauge and just twisted it together end-to-end so it was long enough. GOOD LUCK! I'm sure you'll do a much better job than I!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-92191602022303792282010-07-16T11:12:58.863-06:002010-07-16T11:12:58.863-06:00Did you use view A or B? What did you use for stif...Did you use view A or B? What did you use for stiffening--bonnet buckram? Did you use wire in the edge near the face?<br /><br />It is lovely--I've been wanting to make one in black wool worsted.<br /><br />http://18thccuisine.blogspot.com/ and http://the-scarlet-thread.blogspot.com/Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739092264483620130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420857815326086118.post-62118598861943884732010-03-19T21:38:40.305-06:002010-03-19T21:38:40.305-06:00I love the color and it looks pretty. Glue gun, re...I love the color and it looks pretty. Glue gun, really? That's funny.<br />My favorite pioneer bonnet pattern is the holly hobby costume bonnet. I love how big it is and very simple. I admire the complexity of this one you tried.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197489745339666342noreply@blogger.com