October 3, 2013

Historical Accessory Challenge- Bustle Era Hat

I'm a few days late, but I did finish my entry for month one of Trystan's Accessories Costume Challenge!

A few weeks ago, I went to an awesome Victorian birthday picnic and made a new bustle gown.  I'll give you a teaser picture, because I have a lot more trimming to do on this and I want to do a proper post when I finish.  Here's a sample:


I really enjoyed my further foray into this era, so I decided to make a quick little hat to go with it (not the one I'm wearing in this picture).  I decided to go with something that was 18th Century inspired, since that is my first love (and since I just happened to have a black hat blank sitting around!  I wanted something that coordinated, but didn't match.






I used all stash-based stuff.  A scant yard of a lovely green and purple shot taffeta ribbon, some grey velvet ribbon, a few striking green shot black rooster feathers, and a spray of vintage lilac flowers.  

I have to say I'm very happy with how this hat turned out, and I can't wait for an opportunity to wear it!  Did you make anything for Trystan's challenge?  Let me know in the comments- I'd love to see it!

3 comments:

  1. Hot darn that's gorgeous woman! What a perfect hat for your gorgeous dress...if it ever goes missing...you should look in someone else's closet...

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  2. WOW, that's beautiful!! I'm surprised how all those colors and textures work so well together and with the dress. And thumbs up for not another matchy hat!

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  3. You did a wonderful job on your beautiful bustle era hat! The colors are so fantastic and so very Victorian!!

    Blessings!

    Gina

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