September, 1857: Sun-Bonnet

Take your material for the front double.  Measure from just below the ear accross the head, and allow your cloth to be twice the length.  The depth should be measured from the crown of the head, and allowed to come considerably over the face.  About two inches from the front make runnings, either in bunches of 3 or 4 or separate; these must have cords run thru them on cotton wick yarn.  Cut the front round at the corners.  Cut the crown the shape of the pattern, filling it in at the top where it meets the front; gather it in a little at the neck and bind it.  The cape can be of any size desired.  In putting it on, leave as much of the front to project beyond it as will make the cape fit the neck neatly.  A bow and strings behind of the same material.  A string to draw underneath the cape is best, of small tape, in case the neck should be to large.

           
 
 

                                                                                                       

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