Black and Red Hat part two

Black and Red Hat part one

Here's a quick mid/late Victorian bonnet. It has a stiffened base, and the whirls of material on top I hand-stitched without a pattern. While it looks nice from the outside, I think if I make another one, it can be improved inside.

Black and Blue Hat part five

I thought I'd better include this photo so you can see the netting better.

Black and Blue Hat part four

Black and Blue Hat part three

Black and Blue Hat part two

Having access to the right materials does certainly improve things. I'm definitely going to look into buying some bags of these feathers...

Black and Blue Hat part one

Here is a hat I made with a professional milliner. It didn't take nearly as long as one of my average hats, but does look better, I think.

Black and White Hat part four

And a top view of the ribbon decorations.

Black and White Hat part three

Black and White Hat part two

The make-up was not my own idea, and I'm yet to be convinced it was a good decision.

Black and White Hat part one

I've been experimenting with new materials - stiffened millinery netting and sinamay. I thought it was best to start off with something that would be enhanced by a rough-edged effect... Hence this. It has a black velvet lining, so it's not as painful as it looks!