Find this stunning picture of an enormous Merry Widow Hat at American Duchess, alongside dozens of others. All the beautiful pin tucks, lace, trims, ridiculous lacing and stunning shapes are there and I strongly recommend you take a look.
http://americanduchess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/v88-massive-merry-widow-hat.html
It’s a huge source of inspiration, as is the whole American Duchess site.
Happy stitching!
Their hats look so heavy, but they always manage to look so stunning in them!
They do! I’m making one for the stage at the mo and making it light enough for the actress is seriously compromising it… they knew what they were doing I’ll give ’em that!!
I want an Edwardian hat and I want one now! *stamps foot*
Ha! If it’s any consolation they’re horrid to wear! I don’t envy my actress. . . xxx