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Pioneer Free Apron Pattern When you're sweeping out the house or cooking up a stew for the family to enjoy, you'll want to protect your Great Plains best! This floor-length Pioneer Free Apron Pattern will keep you clean even when you're working hard on the prairie. Super Speedy Suspenders Sew all the way around the curved side of the brim, 1/4 inch from edge. Trim seam allowance. Fold brim right side out and press seam. Fold the bottom edge of the brim in 1/4th inch and press (both sides.) Grab the back bonnet piece and fold side edges over 1/4 inch and press, fold another 1/4 inch and press. How to Sew a Prairie Bonnet YouCanSew by ModestyMatters 8.88K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 2.4K Share 262K views 8 years ago You can buy the Pattern for this at our You Can Sew Etsy. Carefully cut out the pattern pieces according to the directions. Remember the old saying, "Measure twice, cut once." to prevent mistakes in sewing! The yoke dress pattern can be worn by itself with a matching bonnet as in this simple prairie girl's outfit below. Or pair it with a coordinating apron as shown in this adult's version below.![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9d/bb/45/9dbb450e851ee876edb74737c540b0d9.jpg)
I placed the ties 3/4 inches from the corner edge, stitched them down, and then finally re-sewed the bonnet brim lining and top piece together, wrong sides together, along the curved edge. I used a 1/4 inch seam allowance. At this point, I lay the finished brim aside and started to work on the bonnet crown. For the length, I determined how long to make the skirt, and then added 2 1/2 inches. Now, sew the fabric into a tube with RIGHT sides together and then fold under the bottom hem by 1/2 inch, another half inch, then sew in place. Iron everything flat. For the top casing, fold over 1/4 inch, then 1 1/4 inches, and then sew in place, leaving an. Thursday, May 27, 2010 Pioneer Bonnet Tutorial Here's a bonnet pattern (guidelines/instructions/tutorial) that I made up after making several bonnets using patterns in my earlier days of re-enacting. What I really wanted was instructions on how to craft my own bonnet without needing a physical pattern. There are not many free patterns available for a prairie bonnet online, but this is the one everyone seems to be having good luck with. I used a pattern by Given Moments . She gives you the measurements she used, so you have to draw it up yourself. Here is mine for reference. I cut out rectangles for both first, and drew in the curves freehand.
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With the instant download digital sewing pattern, you'll receive full-size, print-at-home pattern pieces and a step-by-step tutorial with photos. This pattern is designed for an 18-inch doll and includes above knee, knee, midi, and maxi lengths, as well as the option of a regular or tall waistband. You can add side seam pockets for a. Women's costume patterns can be made to fit sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22. Costume dress pattern features close-fitting, lined bodice, contrast piping, boning, back hook and bar closings, sleeves with ruffles, and a gathered skirt. McCall's patterns are printed in the U.S.A. with English, Spanish, and French instructions for convenience. Print the free brim pattern HERE. Please note that this brim is for size 12-18 months. ** It is also the brim I used to make this bonnet and hasn't been tested further than that. In fact, you may notice some of my stitches are not as crisp, because I had to unpick and rework the brim to get it just right. Nov 12, 2016 - An authentic, vintage sunbonnet pattern free to download (in grid format), this is ideal for making a "Little House on the Prairie" style of costume.![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XCPwkH5WL.jpg)