The Ridiculous Bonnet


 

Inspiration & Resources

Pattern Lynn McMasters’ Seaside Bonnet, with modifications.

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The Ridiculous Bonnet: A Lesson in Go Big or Go Home

The Ridiculous Bonnet: A Lesson in Go Big or Go Home

Another just because project, I got it into my head recently that I needed a late 1780s/early 1790s bonnet. Not a demure regency bonnet but a massive mushroom of a hat. I will admit this thing was a little overwhelming when I first put it on, but looking at my Pintrest board of inspiration images, I do think the scale is right. Sometimes it’s hard to get past our modern sense of proportion and embrace the crazy 18th century.