Shaped Cloth Bonnet
TSA-553

            Soft fabric bonnets were the most common bonnets of the 19^th century.  They came in many shapes and sizes, but all served one major purpose….to protect the wearer from the elements. “ Ladies of fashion” thought these styles of bonnet to be “prairie or frontier”, but many women could not afford, or did not have access to the shaped bonnets and hats, so they made fabric bonnets and added trims and ruffles to dress them up.
        This pattern is for a bonnet that combines several features from our other bonnet patterns.  The shape comes from the stiff brim, which can be done using four different methods: quilting, cording, pin tucking or slats. The look of the bonnet is completed by your choice of ruffles and the length of the bavolet (curtain).  Instructions are included for the four methods of brim construction, as well as the different lengths and style of bavolet.  As with all my pattern, information about fabric choices is included.   If you are looking for a “good” cloth bonnet this is a great one to use or Timeless Stitches pattern TSA-551 Poke Bonnet.

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Bonnet Cording Kit        $1.25
(5 yrd. of 3/8" cotton cording for the corded bonnet)
Cording not sold separately