Anna’s Circa 1920s Baby Bonnet
My friend Jamie, shared her treasured baby clothes with me and allowed me to copy this sweet Bonnet! It was made for Anna Gordon Barrett Kelly in 1920 by her Mother, Virginia
I taught this Bonnet as a class for SAGA
I used a Maline Baby Beading as Lace Insertion
No Ribbon woven through.
This Bonnet has three overlapping triangles that make up the Brim. Each triangle is finished with a Lace Insertion and edged with gathered Lace.
They are embroidered before cutting out, which is much easier. You can see the Old Fashioned Double Featherstitch in the photo here, which I love! I used soft Green for the stems and leaves and pink for Featherstitching and Rosebuds. Each triangle is completed before attaching it to the Bonnet.
A look at the lower edge
The Ribbon Ties were attached on the inside of the Bonnet and a pretty Ball Baby Button was stitched on the outside. Entredeux was used to finish the neck.
Side View
This is a lacy little Bonnet, with gathered Lace Edging all around the Bonnet, included around the crown on the back. I used Maline Lace which is the Queen of Heirloom Sewing – so beautiful. The edging used is 5/8″ wide.
Happy Stitching!
Jeannie B
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