PINK BONNETS

 

 

Everyone knows that I keep a lot of stuff that others would get rid of.  Against all the rules saying you need to get rid of things, I opt to keep most all the things that I have enjoyed in the past .  Every now and then I get rid of stuff and usually regret that I don't have it anymore.  My philosophy about keeping things is that you might want or need it some day and if you keep all your treasures neatly and orderly stashed in a reasonable fashion you can keep all the stuff you want.  My walk in attic is proof you can keep a lot of treasures. 

 

Among the things I have kept is an assortment of patterns.  People that know me  also know that I have been a seamstress most of my life.  My love for sewing crops out all the time.  I have gotten rid of a bunch of old patterns but will never give up all the children's clothing ones.  Making baby and children's clothing has been a life long love of mine. 

 

A church shower was coming up recently and it was for a baby girl.  One of my favorite things to make is baby bonnets.  So, going to the attic in search of bonnet patterns I found one that I have made several times. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

This one is probably from the late 50's  as that is when my first two babies were born.  You can tell from the price and style that it is old. 

 

After searching through my stash of pink fabrics I came across the perfect piece for the bonnet that I wanted to make.  The pieces of the pattern were so worn and fragile that I had to make copies in order to use them.  In a large box of lace I found the perfect trim for the bonnet.  It was a beautiful piece of white lace just right for the bonnet. 

                                                          This is the finished project. 
 
                             BEAUTIFUL !