Making up my Capote
I decided to add some trimmings to my Capote Bonnet. I couldn't find any of that beautiful woven braid (for the edge) I so dearly liked on the Marianne bonnet. So, I just used some ribbon and a couple of peacock feathers that I already had around the house. The fashion plate above was kind of the inspiration for my bonnet trimmings. But, obviously, I didn't follow it exactly.
The left side view...with feathers.
The right side view...without feathers.
The front view.
You can see how I 'ruched' the ribbon under my chin. I only tacked everything onto the bonnet, so that I can take it off later if I wish to, and make it up another way. I will most likely change it all anyway, because the ribbon I used isn't silk, and so not period correct. It will have to do for now, though...I'm running out of time. So....what do you think?
Oh, and on a side note: The ear-rings that I am wearing are what I am planning to wear to the festival. I got this pair in Pompeii, Italy about 9 years ago. They are replicas of ear-rings found on the Pompeii excavation sight, and thus, very classical looking...perfect for a Regency event.
Comments
The hat turned out so well and it suits you! Good work on the ruching of the ribbon and leaving it loose...most people would have thought it needed to be close under the chin.
Natalie
Rebecca Ann
Thank you so much for that compliment. Although I WISH so much that I could say I am going to "THE" Jane Austen Festival in England...sadly, I am not. There is a smaller, though no less fun, Jane Austen Festival is Louisville, KY, and that is the Festival I am talking about. *sigh* Hopefully, sometime soon, Lord willing, I will be going to the Festival in England.
Oh, thank you so much...how sweet of you. Your blog is quite fun too, by the way! I love all of your tutorials, and your daughter's dress is so cute. You definately should go to the Jane Austen Festival in Lousiville if you get the chance...it's a blast! And don't worry about being a novice seamstress. Believe it or not, I only started sewing about a year and a half ago! My blessing has been in meeting some ladies in my area that have taken me under their wings to teach me what they know about period sewing. Without them, I wouldn't be NEARLY as far along as I am now.