Baptismal Bonnets

Wooohoooo! 

I am officially done with 

the Baptism sewing "musts". 

Anything, else I create from 

here on will be a plus... 

but not a must.

I sewed simple slips 

to go below their gowns... 

Kept seams to a minimum.

But...

When it came time for bonnets-

I needed a break from 

all the white on white!

I was reaching a point where 

even the Olympic Games 

and all their snow ventures

 were too much white!

So I created this "ribbon" 

with the twins names 

and yellow roses.

Hopefully, it will be OK for the baptism...

I sewed the strip I embroidered

 with their names to Entredeux

 on both sides and then added 

a 1 1/2" strip from the tops 

to their dress bodices.

I needed to piece a total 

panel size for 3 months 

to measure 13" X 16".

Then I folded it in half

 and sewed it down creating the bonnet,

leaving a seam in the back for ribbon.

I added 24" ribbons for neck ties

 and sewed in place 8" in. 

Then I created a "flower" 

over the attachment spot.

Ribbon in back in threaded through seam & sewn a few stitches in center to stay put.

And here is how bonnet 

will look worn...

Full baptismal ensemble: