This is the hat to The Secret Chapter.

This was my second time using the Butterick pattern B6397, version D. This time, however, I used more of the same methods as for the Truly Victorian hats and am very happy with it.

I chose a quill pen as the only decoration on the top of the hat to echo the theme of the script fabric. Five fabric roses are sewn on the back under the hat.

Completed: 2023

Status: in my Klamottenkiste and I wore it for the first time in 2023 for the Anno 1900 Steampunk Convention Luxembourg

Photos: Eric Aisling (2023)

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This hat is made for the Mourning Robe.

I used the pattern from Truly Victorian (TV550, 1880′s Buckram Hat Frame) once more, this time with the highest crown to match the era of the dress. I added some feathers and a black dotted veil.

Completed: 2014

Status: in my Klamottenkiste and was worn for the first time by Clara McCrimmon with the complete outfit at the fashion show of the Aethercircus 2014.

Photos: Eric Aisling

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I always wanted to have some clothes with ears, but they said it to be silly for a grown-up woman to wear such a thing.
But wait… I have a little sister who could be my own daughter… young and sweet enough to look marvellous in such a thing with ears.
So I made her one, a cat-hat… and because I was already on it, I made a second one for myself, too ;-)
In addition I made matching leg and wrist warmers.

Are they not sweet those ear-thingies? :-)

Photos: Carsten T. (2013)
Models: Lisi and JessiCat

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This tricorne is the masterpiece among my hats for now :-)
The hat is decorated with ruffled trim, satin ribbon, an self-made clock trinket and opulent black feathers.
It was made for the Time Lady.

To produce a tricorne pattern that I would be really satisfied with, I had to built many test pieces out of paper. I added the final paper-model at the end of the gallery, because I spend a lot of time and work in finding the perfect pattern ;-)

Completed: 2012

Status: sold by auction at the exhibition Machina Nostalgica!

Photos: NeedMoreCoffeeMan (2013)
Hair: Marlies

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I made this artless hat as accessory for the Victorian Adventuress. And again I used the pattern from Truly Victorian (TV550, 1880’s Buckram Hat Frame) for it.

Completed: 2012

Status: work in my Klamottenkiste

Photos: Carsten T. (2012)
Earrings: Sandra

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My very first proper hat was made as an a accessory for the Dark Victorian Gown . The hat is made out of the same fabric and in the same style as the robe and above that decorated with a black rose and five embroidered leaflets.

I followed the instructions of the Truly Victorian pattern (TV550, 1880’s Buckram Hat Frame) to not mess up my first attempt to build a hat. And I would like to say, that I succeeded: the result is rather satisfactory :-)

Completed: 2012

Status: I wore it for the first time for the Aethercircus 2013 :-)

Was part of the exhibition Machina Nostalgica in 2013 !

Foto: NeedMoreCoffeeMan (2012)
Models: Mel-Stichfest und JessiCat
Mel’s dress: Mel-Stichfest
Hair: Marlies
Jewellery: Sandra

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My very first hat, finished to my satisfaction, is a garrison cap. Made to fit the Airship Captain Diva outfit, its look is so simple, that it goes well with lots of outfits.
I found the pattern on the internet and I struggled, to get it fit like it does now ;-)

Completed: 2010

Status: in my Klamottenkiste and I do wear it

Photos: Laurent Goletz (2011)

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