*The* Hat!
Yes, I'm still beading. For a few moments, I'm pretending like it doesn't exist and I'm going to show you the hat I found on eBay. I was going to make a matching hat, but when I saw this one, I decided not to. Here it is:
Is this not the perfect shape for the curves and peplum of suit? The color is perfect, too. The velvet trim on the hat exactly matches the velvet cuffs, collar and peplum! I'm not sure how that worked out considering the hat is vintage. Take a look at the inside label:
Does Saks still have a Millinery Salon? Does anyone know the answer to that? I'm going to guess probably not, but you never know. That hat still has the original combs too, one on each side:
I'm excited about the hat, and it really is a bright spot for me right now. Tonight I'll finish beading the 72 flowers. The leaf embroidery is done, and tomorrow I plan to start the lilies. After that I only need to bead the cuffs, collar and peplum and work the beaded trim along their edges. Then I can get to finishing the jacket, finishing the blouse and fixing that skirt waistband!Parting Shot: Check out the pockets! Aren't those triangle pockets neat? If not neat, at least different? This is another recent eBay find.
7 comments:
I love the triangle pockets, but I think I'd make them with an ordinary square lining stitched to the dress, or I'd end up filling them with lint. I mean, there's be lint in the square pockets too, but the angle would be greater, I think (since in my head these have an acute angle), and thus easier to clean out.
This is my first comment in your blog, Summerset, but I've been reading for a while. Thanks so much!
Wow, what a perfect find! The embroidery around the label is pretty special. I think the hat was up on Ebay looking for you!!
The hat is PERFECT! Congratulations on such a great find.
What an ADORABLE hat. I noticed that an eBay hat pattern from the 40s are so is going for a high price. This, was a great find.
What a beautiful hat! Great find. Good luck on completing the beading.
Summerset, the hat is PERFECT for Midnight Garden! You were very lucky to get it! I share your excitement!
fabulous hat. I can't wait to see the completed ensemble
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