The ludicrous Victorian hat...

[birdspiritland]

Is completed! The pictures are terribly grainy, but here's what I've got, both with the veil down and the veil up:


















The hat, in case you can't tell from the grainy pictures, has three pigeon wings, two ostrich feathers, lots of little fake flowers, and a starling and a pigeon skull on it. The veil is chiffon, and can be tied up around the brim. I've been wanting to make this hat for years, and now am very excited to have it finally done. It's going to be a bitch to ship to Boston, but *so* worth it for Halloween there!

Comments

[miir.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the lateness! If it's okay, I will ping you again when I have something less vague in mind, but I would very much like a hat for a birthday next January. ♥ The whole thing -- with the wings and the feathers -- is just so beautiful.

[singswithtrees.livejournal.com]

Keen! I would love to make something for you! Sketches, Victorian illustrations, and photos are all great references, so if you think of something less vague, those would all be helpful. Do let me know, and we'll get started!