I made the weirdest 18th century hat

[@911nmg]

Dixie, this hat is epic!

[@acharyajamesoermannspeaker6563]

A hat that looks like a wedding cake, this is the best.

[@susankellam8844]

I love this! It reminds me of a big, beautiful birthday cake!

[@stevezytveld6585]

You got the V&A to answer questions - that is amazing! Well done. I never thought of straw dulling needles - she types as a long-time guinea pig owner who regularly has to sweep the stuff. Deconstruction some straw to use to build a new hat has been on the to-do list for a while. My curly hair is now in locks, so my already big head is, hat-wise, huuuge. Hair management is the hardest part of hats. Yours looks lovely The only question for a follow-up is do you want one giant hat, or do you want two medium ones. You could easily chop down the crown into one of those sun hats that has to pin into hair to stay in place. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@TealCheetah]

A hat making vid I encountered: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImtcqCOl7GGY5I

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@TealCheetah Thanks! She's lovely. Now all I need to go to the dollar store...

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you! Yeah, the straw is basically paper. Kind of like using your good fabric scissors on paper. Not sure if I want a big hat or two smaller ones yet… maybe I could do a couple Victorian bonnets?

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@DixieDIY Oooh, that could work. Not sure how you handle a non-circular brim. Sadly, one just can't pop down to The Bay's Hat Section to do some practical research... ah, the resources I grew up with and never thought I'd need. What's a period you haven't tackled yet? Maybe the way in is through a hat?

[@Cedardale_craft]

Love it. It would be great to see how you do your period hairstyles to go with your outfits.

[@DixieDIY]

This was my first time trying this style with short hair. Maybe if I get more practice I’ll share a vid. Thanks!

[@jennieeveleighlamond]

So cute! Now I want a wedding cake hat!

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

I tip my hat to your fetching chapeau!!! It reminds me of cake which is always a true slice of happiness. I think I need one and then we shall start the cake hat society.

[@jackiejames4551]

It's wonderful and puts me on mind of Edwardian tea partys. Well done.

[@ES-kg3qx]

I too was thinking cakes! Like a seriously ornate lady finger cake....I love it!!!

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that collects straw braid. 😂 The nicest dainty braid I've found is made of paper which I don't think is period. Most straw braid I see is chunky and even sheds straw. I'm not sure the really nice stuff is made anymore but I still have dreams. I love your hat. It's beautiful and matches your gown so well.

[@acornginger8279]

really need a 1780 hair tutorial it looks amazing

[@skirtedgalleons]

Welcome to the giant 1780s Hat Club! I love this very much. Thanks!

[@DixieDIY]

Haha glad to be part of the club!

[@LixiaWinter]

If the hat doesn't feel huge and ridiculous, it's not historically accurate🤣 I need three of those

[@caitlynmyers5735]

The frothy white folds and sprays of pastel flowers in the fashion plates remind me of cakes. Your finished hat also made me think of a spring-y, spongy confection. Millinery mission accomplished!

[@DixieDIY]

They remind me of cakes too! Thanks

[@lyntallon6325]

Fascinating! Your hair made it work so well too. It's very reminiscent of the Easter bonnets our teachers would try to get us to make in school, apparently (we were told) from a long British tradition of Easter bonnet competitions.

[@polkadot8788]

I like your haircut. Would be interested in a styling historical hair for Bob cuts

[@pv6450]

That looks like fun to wear. Love your short hair!!

[@rd6203]

It looks like a wedding cake!!! ☺

[@michellecornum5856]

It is always such a surprise to me when I look at a fashion plate and think -- oo, no. Then I see it IRL and think -- Hey, now, that's really kind of cute! It really is CUTE!! Isn't it amazing when a museum gets back to you? I'm still trying to find out if this really long chain on a pendant brooch is a real thing or just some contrivance of a portrait artist. Either way, I don't really care, I'm going to make several of various themes, regardless. Nice work! Love the well timed helper with the coloring book. I had six of those: the only things that change are the height of the hand bringing you stuff and the stuff they bring.

[@diamondslashranch]

That is one amazing hat! Great job.

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you 😉

[@Sewingistherapy]

It looks great!

[@hazeluzzell]

You made a great job of the hat!

[@rachelamdecker09]

what a yummy looking hat! looks like a delicious cake 😁💖

[@pepparker6747]

I love, love, love this hat!

[@marigoldmirror5194]

I love the hat! I’m inspired to be creative ♥️

[@honoraweaver788]

I love this hat! I’ve never seen anything like it.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Fantastic hat! Don’t be down on it, it’s amazing! In the good way.

[@carmenpeters728]

It looks like a confection!

[@christopherpuleo5650]

Good morning Atlantic Diner, its 1992 ad and we have headdress from the early to late 17 century. Lol

[@coreygilles847]

Omg! The hat is so lovely and you look gorgeous in it. I am excited to see what your next hat will look like

[@PetraNR1967]

Great hat!

[@HistoricalBelle]

This is so impressive!

[@jc8847kvkc]

I love it so much, omg I love it ❤

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks!

[@BookCat18]

💖

[@TealCheetah]

Ohhhh boy I do not like this design. (Through no fault of yours!)

[@DixieDIY]

You and about 46% of people agree haha! It’s certainly… a look.