1.
Straighten fabric by pulling a thread and cutting along the
pulled edge.
2. Thread
needles on pleater for 4-5 rows of smocking. Leaving threads long
enough to flatten the piece after pleating, for adding your lace
to the edge.
3. Begin
pleating about 1" from edge, this will be your bonnet
brim.
4. After
pleating flatten fabric and sew on your lace. Remove about 1/2"
of threads from short sides and hem using a double 1/4"
hem.
6. To form
back casing turn bottom edge under 1/4" press. Turn under again
1/2" and stitch close to edge. Run 1 yard of 1/4" ribbon through
casing. Draw up to form a circle in back and tie in a
bow.
7. Finish
bonnet by attaching ribbon to each side of bonnet. Now, you can
add a ribbon rosette, or small rose.
