Stovepipe Bonnet Workshop
Materials List
3/4 - 1 yard of desired fabric
Be sure to choose a lightweight fabric; and try to stay away from synthetics... some are too heavy, too slinky or too shiny for an authentic looking bonnet. We recommend a silk, silk taffeta or fine linens, cottons.
Choose something opaque. The buckram is a stiff cotton mesh that will show through sheer fabrics.
Solids, stripes and very subtle jaquard-style prints would work nicely. Bold prints would make it very busy.
At *minimum* three yards of a coordinating ribbon for ties and crown.
however if you buy more, you can use it to wind around the bonnet, make florets and sometimes using one ribbon on top of another looks nice.
you may also bring a coordinating trim that can embellish your ribbons and designs.
Feathers, medallions, flowers, and whatever else you imagine on your stovepipe bonnet.
Michaels has 'feather picks' in their floral department. They make lovely enhancements for your bonnet.
A needle and thread at minimum... a sewing machine if you have one. I will bring my spare for those who don't have one.
A glue gun and glue sticks if you don't care about being super-authentic.
A good pair of fabric scissors.
Wire clippers if you have feathers on wire, etc.
A skein of plain cotton to line the inside of your stovepipe.
A seam ripper.
Some small noshy treats to share.
And a pillow if you want to be comfy. ;)
$12 for the workshop, please try to bring correct change so I don't have to worry about bringing money.