Friday, May 14, 2010

Baby Bonnets Abound!



Well this week was a total bust in a lot of ways. Tons of rain, cold, dreary days and me & baby both with a bad cold. Yuck. But the silver lining was being stuck in the house motivated me to work on my new baby bonnet & dress patterns. Miracle, upon miracle, I finished them, started feeling better and the sunny, warm weather returned (cue the sound of angels here)!  Just in time to take some pics of my newly finished stuff on Serena before her runny nose took over for the day.   So here's a look at my very own lined baby bonnet & reversible dress design using some fabrics from my stash:


I remember when I was a little girl it was easy to find baby bonnets.  These days......not so much.  It's almost impossible to find patterns too.  Sunny days seem to call out for cute bonnets on babies, so I was determined to find a solution.  So I gave a vintage bonnet (that was my own circa 1970s) a good once over and doctored up my own pattern & paired it with my reversible dress pattern.  I made the pink elephant one with a face-framing, floppy brim.


My dress was fast to make, fully reversibly, with easy on & off straps.  It looks cute with a shirt under it or by itself.


I made this gingham bonnet without a brim, but did a kind of 1930's angle on the front and used the trim to make the ties instead of using fabric like the elephant one.  This pretty fabric is vintage.  I found it in my grandma's stash a long time ago, so it's got to be a good 20-30yrs old, but looks brand new:


I love the embroidered daisies all over it:



I'm not sure which one I like more, but  I'm definitely going to make more of them.  I could not believe how quick the bonnets were and how much I love them - which makes me wonder why they are so hard to find?  I can't be the only one who thinks bonnets are way cuter than the other baby hats out there.  I would prefer that doesn't rain while I make the next ones though.  I've had my fill of rain & gloom this week.

21 comments:

  1. OH! I love that bonnet with the floppy brim!!! If you ever decide to share a tutorial on that - please let me know (I have boys, but have a friend that is having a girl!!)

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  2. Cheryl, those are adorable and your little model is precious! Bonnets are so great to keep the sun off their sweet little skin!

    Just stopping by from New Friend Friday.

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  3. What pretty outfits! Did you use a pattern for the little dress? I love the bonnet too - what a great idea. :)

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  4. I LOVE those bonnets and dresses! They are so cute! Where did you find that elephant fabric?

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  5. How adorable - she looks like Sunbonnet Sue!!!

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  6. Very cute! Thanks for the follow. I am following you back and looking forward to reading more of your blog! :) ~Lanie J.

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  7. Oh my heck! I was just stopping by from Tatertots & Jello and I adore your baby stuff! We are actually having a Baby Week at Oopsey Daisy and linking up fun ideas... link up as much as you'd like! I love those lil bonnets! Fabulous. Have a super weekend!
    ~Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com
    (Link at the top to link up baby ideas)

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  8. Everything is adorable! I love bonnets on babies. My daughter never left the house without one! I followed you over from tatertots and jello,and I'm so glad I did!

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  9. How stinkin' cute!!! I love both of them. I definately need these for my daughter. I wanted to let you know that I gave you the versatile blog award over at my blog. Congrats! nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com

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  10. What a wonderful baby! She look so adorable with her little baby bonnet.. I wish I could have a pretty little baby like her..

    moses basket

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  11. What a beautiful little girl and the bonnet and dress are adorable! I remember making these back when my girls were little (my youngest is 24 now) So glad that girly girl styles are coming back and the fabrics you chose are yummy!

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  12. So cute. I wish my baby would leave hats on.

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  13. These make me smile everytime I look at them! Thanks for linking them to Hoo's got talent!

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  14. So cute Cheryl! I've made a rag quilt out of that elephant fabric, it is adorable. Good for you for bringing back bonnets!
    Tracey

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  15. OH MY, what a sweet little model. LOVE the elephant outfit & bonnet!

    Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.

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  16. Sooo cute! I would love for you too post a tutorial

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  17. As always, ADORABLE! I love the matching hat too! :)

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  18. Love the bonnet and dress, I would love to know how to make them for my 20 month old little girl. And I just love the elephant material. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Love this style of Bonnet, searching for the perfect pattern, did you make this? Thanks for the inspiration!

    Leeann from Little Once Boutique
    www.facebook.com/LittleOnceBoutique

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    1. Thanks Leeann! Yes, I did create this pattern - I offer it for sale here: http://www.craftsy.com/user/580795/pattern-store and here: http://www.thegreenhedgehog.com

      :)

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