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Hankie to Baby Bonnet Pattern |
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TURNING A LADIES HANDKERCHIEF INTO A CHRISTENING BONNET
WhatYou'll Need:
* Lady's white handkerchief (approximately 9 to 10 inches square)
* White thread
* Needle
* Ribbon
*Accessories
1. Iron the handkerchief You might need to lightly starch it as well.
2. Place the hanky flat on a table. Fold back one side about 1 inch. This will mark the front of your bonnet. Fold the other side back about 3 inches. There will be some space between the edges. This is approximate. You may need to adjust for smaller or larger handkerchief.
3. Iron the folded edges.
4. Open the larger fold and place a row of running stitches along the fold line. Knot just one end of the thread.
5. Refold along the pressed line.
6. Determine which side of the folded hanky is to face out.
7. Decorate with lace or ribbon as desired
8. Lay the hanky flat, with the outside facing up. Fold one of the front, smaller fold corners under slightly so the edge creates a small triangle on the inside of the bonnet. Stitch a piece of ribbon to the inside. Repeat on the other side of the front of the bonnet. The ribbons will allow the bonnet to tie under the baby's chin.
9. Add some decoration, such as a ribbon flower on the outside of the bonnet above where you stitched the ribbon if you like.
10.Pick up the bonnet and hold the back with one hand. Pull the thread in the fold with the other hand. This will gather the back and you will begin to see the recognizable shape of a bonnet. Knot off the ends of the thread when you are happy with the size and shape of the bonnet.
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