How to Decorate Your Own Easter Bonnet
Easter is one of the few remaining occasions where being fashionably decked out means wearing a hat. A frilly bonnet is practically a must to complete your holiday finery.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 Yard Ribbons
- Straw Hats
- 2 Silk Flowers
- Sewing Needles
- Threads
- Scissors
Instructions
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Decide what you are wearing for Easter. Is it time to go shopping for a new dress?
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Buy a plain straw hat, after you buy your dress, in a style that is flattering to your face. If you can't find a plain straw hat, search for one with ribbons or decorations that might be easy to clip off.
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Go to your local craft or floral supply store and buy a yard of ribbon and some thread that matches your dress. Also find a few silk flowers that will complement your outfit.
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Sew (from the inside using tiny stitches) the end of the ribbon on the side of your hat (flush with the base) where you want the flowers to go.
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Wrap the ribbon around the crown (overlapping the other end about an inch) and cut the remainder off. Sew that end down.
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Use a couple of tiny stitches to secure the ribbon on the opposite side of your hat so the ribbon doesn't move or ride up.
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Pull or clip the flowers from the stem and sew them onto the hat so that they rest against the base and hide the seam of the ribbon.
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Put it on and admire your handiwork!
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Tips & Warnings
If you want a simpler look, you can affix a decorative pin to your hat instead of a flower.
Another option is to buy two yards of ribbon and then tie the ribbon around the crown in a bow. Then tack the ribbon down with a few stitches from the inside.
