All Lace T-Cap Bonnet

The following is an example of an all lace T-cap bonnet.  It is such a sweet, simple bonnet.  A T-cap bonnet has two lace blocks, one 12 inches by 3 1/2 inches and another 5 3/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches.  Entredeux is stitched around four sides of the larger block and on three sides of the smaller block (the two long sides and the one short side).  Lace edge is then gathered to the entredeux.  The smaller block is whipped to the larger one centering it on one long side. Ribbon ties are stitched to the two blocks in order to tie the back of the bonnet together.  These bonnets are often made for infants to use with daygowns or christening gowns.  I made one for my girls to wear with their christening gown. The pink knotted rosettes are made using 1/8 inch ribbon.