Well darn!

[mala_14]

I don't have enough of the green velveteen to cut out my bodice. Crap. I got the lining cut out though. This means that I'm going to have to make a trip to the fabric store sometime and get some velveteen. I am thinking black, since that seems to be the standard for this style of bodice based on fashion plates and koshka_the_cat's extant bodice. In addition to the style (with tabs), I am also copying the construction. So, thanks Katherine, for putting all the info online! I've been wanting to copy this bodice for a long time. :)

I guess the green will become a winter hat? I'm kind of glad it worked out this way because I was having trouble deciding what colour I was going to go with for the hat. Now it'll be green, maybe with gold or black trim. Like this girl's bonnet from LACMA:

This wasn't only a kid's style of bonnet though. Some adult versions from the Met:

I like all the velvet though, especially the scrunchy edging. So I'll probably be making an all velvet version with ridiculous bow on top.

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[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

I love those velvet bonnets! I feel like I'm at a loss for what sort of outerwear to make for the Little House party, so seeing those was really inspiring! Thanks! :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! And you're very welcome. I have a whole Pinterest page of 1860s-1880s winter wear here, if you want to see some more things: https://www.pinterest.com/de_lioncourt_14/little-house-winter/