How Do You Make A Victorian Touring Hat?
Hat-wearing, particularly the formal kind, is scarce in these modern times. Not everyone today appreciates the beauty of a hat, but those that do have a style all their own. Some favorite choices for admirers of hats are the big, beautiful hats of the late Victorian period. Whether you are looking for a costume piece for Halloween or reproduction, these lavish, elaborately-decorated ladies hats are sure to impress. To make your own Victorian touring hat, use the following directions. Step 1 Choose a wide-brimmed straw hat form or plain straw hat in the desired color, and find complementing fabric and trim. Usually, touring hat fabric is velvet, lace or other rich material. Step 2 Plan your hat design before beginning. Find a reference picture to go by on the Internet, such as those linked in the Resources section of the article, or come up with your own fancy design. Be sure that you are able to replicate the amount of decoration in your reference, and think about how it will all stay
