Dolly's Handsewn Bonnet and Petticoat

I hand stitched this little bonnet out of

new Italian straw braiding dyed

  with Rit tan dye to give it a bit of age.

I have chosen this vintage rayon ribbon in a

chestnut brown color.  However, I may

change my mind depending on the fabric I

choose for her dress.  ( I do that a lot!)

 Made to fit this dolly.

 

 I have also finished her petticoat.  I have aged

it, you can see the difference in comparison

to the pantalettes. 

 The hem is a running stitch that can be seen

on the front of the petticoat.  I see this in photos

 of antique doll clothing & I believe this type of

hem is appropriate for reproduction doll clothing. 

 However, I have hemmed it with a tiny slip

stitch on the inside for strength, but you

cannot see those tiny stitches. 

 By the way, her name is Cora Bagley Butternut. 

 Chosen from my Taney County Brides list.

Tee Hee!

She still needs hair and a proper

dress.  I am thinking of a little

cape too.  (Maybe)

This bonnet was so easy to make!!

No mold.  For those of you who make

the beautiful Izannah Walker style dolls,

if you are interested in a tutorial let me

 know & I will make another one with lots

of photos and show the process in a post.

I think it would be easily adapted to 

any size and side contour shape for

your beautiful dolls.