on the green shore by the rippling silver-blue water, toward the wild Big Slough.
The grasses were warm and soft to their feet.
The wind blew their flapping skirts tight against their bare legs and ruffled Laura's hair.
Mary's sunbonnet and Carrie's were tied firmly under their chins, but Laura swung hers by its strings. "
-Laura Ingalls Wilder, "By the Shores of Silver Lake"
A long time ago, (actually, more like last summer) I made this Prairie Bonnet with my Grandma who teaches me to sew. I thought you might enjoy seeing the pictures!
Dressing up like historical characters is something I really enjoy, especially when I have hand made the costume. Since the first time I read Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" series, at around 5, I've wanted to make myself a bonnet, just like the ones so frequently mentioned in Laura's books. When we finally got around to making this, I was so excited!
I made it on a sewing machine, (except when I sewed by hand the brim) and it was not exceptionally easy due to the ruffles on the top, which are difficult to aline to the brim. Anyways, it is a very useful costume piece to have. Have a blessed day,
the hope maiden
You did a great jod Elley!! So awesome
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