Completed :0)
Modeled here on Lola, who, at 14 months is a bit big for it, but you get the idea.
The bonnet is reversible.
Back view, laying flat.
Gathered crown detail.
Top-stitched scalloped brim.
When I cut out the pattern pieces for the scallop bonnet I was mindful that the (now born baby girl!) could have a larger-than-pattern-average-head so I erred on the side of caution and sewed it up using a 7mm seam allowance all over instead of 1.5cm. It's now sized for around 3-9 months.
I'll cut and paste the questions from
pattern review where I've just joined up:
Pattern Description: Butterick 403 1960s Scalloped Bonnet.
Pattern Sizing: One size only - presumably newborn.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it looks just like the illustration. Adorable!
Fabric used: I used two co-ordinating quilter's cotton prints. The construction of the bonnet allows it to be made fully reversible.
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions don't have many illustrations, mostly text, but they were easy enough to follow.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I sewed the bonnet with a 7mm seam allowance all over, rather than the 1.5cm so it would be larger than newborn sized. I added one layer of light/medium weight woven fusible interfacing to one of the brim pieces to add slight structure to the bonnet. I also made fabric ties for under the chin (rather than hand-sewn ribbon as the pattern suggested) and sewed them into the bonnet back seam for a really neat finish. I think it looks great.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Definitely will and would recommend it also. This bonnet makes me go all gooey. I'm planning to grade it up for my 14 month old to use as a sun hat this summer - while she can still get away with bonnets!
Conclusion:
A quick, easy and gratifying sew. Classic style that can be modernized by the choice of fabric. This will be a newborn girl gift for years to come. I love it!
