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Caption: English Netting Baby Bonnet
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Caption: This sweet little bonnet is sure to be a treasured heirloom for a new baby. It is easy to make using English embroidered cotton netting and silk ribbon. Add a few pearls or beads for a special touch. _______ You will need:
14 inches of 7 1/4" wide embroidered cotton netting
2 1/2 yards of silk satin ribbon
A few pearls or beads
Sewing machine
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Caption: • Place 7 3/4" piece of ribbon on either end of the netting lining up with the raw edge. Ribbon will extend on the embroidered side.
• Stitch along the inside edge of the ribbon, turn and press. Stitch the loose edge to the netting, fold under the extended edge.
• To make the back casing, turn under raw edge then again 1/2" and stitch.
• Cut about 25" piece of ribbon and run through casing. Gather ribbon, tie a bow.
• Cut two pieces of ribbon about 16" long and secure to front edge for ties.
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Caption: Finishing touch...add a small bow and embellish with pearls or beads
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