Deco Dolly

Wow, where ever did this week go(?) - I can't believe its Friday again.....Hope you all had a wonderful week.
I was happy to discover this original flapper dolls head the other day, which I thought would look perfect converted into a hat stand to display with my collection.

I wanted her to look as authentic as possible, so decided to use a tiny scrap of 1920's velvet that I had been saving and try to fashion a cloche hat fit for a well turned-out flapper girl!

I started by winding the velvet around her head and held it in place with a couple of stitches.

I then pleated the top into shape, stitching as I went.

The excess fabric was then wound around her neck to create a cowl neckline.

I then added a tiny antique ribbon flower to the side and a diamante button to her shoulder.

Luckily I had an old wooden hat stand base in my workroom, with chippy paint, so it was just a case of sitting her on the top. I finished off the base with a few velvet millinery flowers glued in place.

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I spent yesterday attending a vintage textile fair, but I have to say that there was very little that I found to tempt me to buy. I came away with two sweet vintage muslin baby bonnets......

and some antique lace pieces which I shall enjoy incorporating into my handmade items.

These two small pieces are my favourites with the pale blue embroidered rose buds adding an unusual detail.

Have a great weekend,

Niki x