#bonnet pattern

Today I have a little mini-tutorial for you guys

A while ago someone asked me how to make the gathered overlay that many bonnets have and I told them to just use a rectangle and gather the bottom and top and put it over the bonnet. That’s the easy (or lazy, if you will) solution. Today I made a ‘proper’ pattern for one of my bonnets. This method is a little time-consuming but not too difficult:

Step 1: Transfer bonnet brim and headband pattern onto paper (mine is millimeter-paper) Foto 1

Step 2: Divide patterns into sections of approximately the same size. Foto 2

Step 3: Start cutting up section by section, and tape them onto another piece of paper. The ‘gaps’ between the sections determine the width added to the original pattern. I choose to double (which means section of  for e.g. 2cm, will have a gap of 2cm added to it) but you can triple or even quadruble. This is especially beautiful with chiffon fabrics.

You may need to even out a the shape a bit. Foto 3

Step 4: You should end up with something that looks like a fabric croissant. All you need to do now is gather both bottom and top edge et voilá: you gathered bonnet part is ready. (This works exactly the same for the headband part of the bonnet)

Vintage Baby Knitted Coat and Bonnet 🩷

This delightful set is lovely to wrap your little one in style during chilly days. With its timeless design and cosy feel, it's adorable addition to your baby's wardrobe. 🧶