Ladies Bell Hat – Free Pattern
Thanks to Valérie Philippin for this wonderful translation of the Bell Hat. While not quite 1912, this style of hat features prominently in the Louis Vitton 2012 Winter collection. To […]
Category Archives: Hats
Spring Hat Completed Mock-up and Photos.
New to the VPLL1912 Project, I began with the easy-to-download Spring Hat. Included were a hat illustration, wire armature diagram and minimal instructions, with suggestions for fabrics. It was interesting […]
reblog – Spring Hat for Mature Women
This was the first hat I have ever made that was not for a child or costume… I could not find most of the materials needed for the inner structure […]
Blog update
I’ve updated my blogpost on the Spring Hat for Mature Women to include the VPLL1012 checklist http://chopkins2011.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/hats-off.html
Hats Off!!
It’s finished – March challenge – The Mature Ladies Hat. I loved making it and am very grateful to project members who went bravely on before the rest of us […]
The Hat (okay, first hat)
The Hat (okay, first hat). via The Hat (okay, first hat).
Mad March Hat- transformed!
I agree with the other blogger who said the pattern, as written, is too tall. I shortened the front to 3 1/2 inches and the back to 4 5/8 inches. […]
Strange 19c Hat Fitting Device
Delightful serendipity! Yesterday I found a post about a strange Victorian hat-fitting device - The Conformateur. I had never heard of such a thing before, but the Victorians did come up […]
Titanic Tea Dress and Easter Hat
While waiting for our next pattern from the VPLL 1912 project, Robin and I have been making tea dresses to wear to various Titanic events. In addition, Robin has been […]
mature ladies hat
Well… My first thought was that this hat is huge!!! It fits but the outer size is massive for my taste… but it was perfect for a mad hatters party […]
