DIY hat and walking stick for my 1780s costume

After taking a little break I'm back with another fun accessories video -- this time for the 18th century. I'm making a walking stick or cane, a simple piece that makes for a great photo prop and can be decorated in many ways, and a classic silk-covered, begere-style, flat hat that was so popular during the time period. I wore both of these pieces to a Black and White-themed tea party last year.
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[@blacktulip1064]

Gardening is more important (I'm a long time perennial gardener)! 🌷You have to take care of your plants. That said, you're so right - accessories are vital to historic costuming. The walking stick is fantastic and your 18th century hat gorgeous. Wonderfully creative. Thank you for a great video! 🌹

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Glad you’re back! We would watch you garden and build stuff. It’s all making things. The hat and stick are splendid!

[@kjtherrick4031]

Love the walking stick! The hat is great too, as are the garden and your daughter's playhouse. Enjoy the fruits of your labors!

[@grimnirnacht]

Everyone needs a break sometimes and gardening is so healing ❤ glad to see you back though ❤

[@MelaniesFactory]

I love the way you sew historical things ! Not 100% acurate but 100% DIY and with fun and little budget . Just like me. So it's a big inspiration for me thank you ! (and sorry for the english, I'm french ^^)

[@chantalsnelder2423]

I really like the big bow on the hat, it really finishes it

[@pv6450]

Glad to see you again!! The hat and walking stick are perfect. Thanks for sharing your millinery techniques.

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

Oh could you be any CUTER!!! I am in love with both accessories. My husband has an 18th c walking stick and I will definitely steal it at some point.

[@LedgerAndLace]

FANTASTIC! You make it look so (sew?!) easy!

[@Khensani]

the hat and stick is perfect! the break seems like it's been great for you - love the playhouse so far, very cool mom coded.

[@beth12svist]

Accessories are the best. I've been doing (well, mostly not doing, you get the picture) The Historical Sew Fortnightly/Monthly ever since it began in 2013, and on that scale, you quickly realise it's not about the frocks, it's about the accessories. :-) These are both great! The hat has just the right floofy 18th century aesthetic, and the stick really does complete the ensemble.

[@DixieDIY]

Yes! I used to follow the HSF, or at least was inspired by it. It was a great motivator. Thanks!

[@magikallydelicious]

why didn't you share what you were doing? You are more that historical sewing! garden and playhouse look great btw.

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks, I just felt like taking a break from both sewing and filming. Lugging the camera around makes doing anything take 40% longer. I might incorporate gardening more in the future. I usually feature it in costume reveals during blooming season.

[@girlofdifferentera2922]

Oh my!!! You put so much work into that hat, and it turned out fabulous!! I just finished my first 18th century costume, and I love the idea of making a walking stick to accessorize!!

[@jackd.ripper3139]

You are so talented 🦋❤️🦋….much 💕 love & respect!!!

[@jenniferstocker5462]

I absolutely agree that accessories complete the look ! I'm always on the look out for period pieces that I can refurbish or incorporate into my outfit...but I appreciate that some are just hard to find .. I appreciate your videos on making millinery especially!

[@coreygilles847]

I love the walking stick

[@roslynholcomb]

Love the walking stick and the hat. Something about that entire ensemble looks so sassy. Definitely a fave. By the way would’ve loved to see gardening and treehouse building if you’re so inclined. Totally understand if you’re not feeling it, though.

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks! I might share more of the garden in the future - not much is blooming just yet.

[@honoraweaver788]

The hat is beautiful. I never knew walking sticks were a fashion accessory.

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you! I noticed the walking sticks are common in art with riding habits or traveling outfits. They were very popular with men and then women started carrying them, too.

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Welcome back! Those turned out just devine! You make me want to break out my millinery supplies and make a new hat. ❤

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you!

[@rd6203]

Ooooh! Your hair is so good!!!

[@susankellam8844]

The hat is just fantastic & the walking stick is the perfect accessory!

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

Waiiiit, what? You just walked into a random antique store and they sold walking stick blanks? 🤯 This came at a good time, I low key want to make a flamingo walking stick for the late-70's ball gown I'm working on. Thanks!

[@DixieDIY]

Next time you’re up here, I’ll give you one! Also it’s a special antique store. It’s got a bunch of odd stuff in it. Definitely worth the trek if you’re already in the area.

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

@@DixieDIY Awesome, thanks! 😎 And I totally will, sounds like fun.

[@stevezytveld6585]

Welcome back. The flashes of Kiddo Hands always make me smile. The results are absolutely beautiful for both projects. Well done and thank you for sharing (and, you know, you could do project videos for the gardening and everything else - if setting and resetting the camera doesn't interrupt your flow too much). There's a catalogue shop in Canada called Lee Valley that does tools and useful things like "Veritas cane and staff tips" that are surprisingly affordable. They also have an eagle head cane handle that also qualifies as surprisingly affordable - they used to have other options available, so I'm now having some buyers remorse at not snapping a few of those up... but(!) they do have vintage hardware like doorknobs. And you do have other canes to create, so options exist. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@DixieDIY]

Oooh that shop sounds really cool! I originally bought a brass doorknob but realized I didn’t have an easy way of attaching it to the stick so I bought the cabinet knob instead. I might have to share more of the garden considering everyone is asking about it 😆

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@DixieDIY The shop is really cool. I'm on the mailing list for their catalogue - it's full of pretty tools. They started as an Ottawa business so I've been giving them my money on a semi-regular basis since I was a teenager. And why not for adding in some gardening. I'm sure that there's an overlap between sewing and making vegetables grow. You are, after all, Ms. DIY...

[@anieth]

Beautiful! I'm so glad to see you again! Been a gardener and still a mom, so it's understandable!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks! The fichu is plain linen and goes with everything

[@anieth]

@@DixieDIY And prevents sunburn! I hate it when people don't wear them!

[@ushere5791]

gorgeous! love!!

[@TealCheetah]

EDIT: Wait, I think that recessed area IS for the topper, if it's the larger end. A quick google image search showed cane toppers that would slip over the top of the stick. I believe what you're using as the top of the walking stick, is actually the bottom? The indented section is probably for a metal tip to prevent wear to the metal.

[@DixieDIY]

Really? Would the narrower end be toward the top? I mean, I could totally be wrong. It’s not like I’ve owned a lot of walking sticks in my time lol

[@TealCheetah]

@@DixieDIY I could also be wrong! Is the indent on the bigger side? That seems so strange to me!

[@daedubois9428]

😊

[@craftingweirdo6498]

With your channel name you could also share how you build the other projects xD

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks, it’s funny, when I originally started blogging years and years ago (under the Dixie DIY name) I shared all kinds of crafts. Over time I focused just on sewing. Now I’m finally experimenting with more hobbies again.

[@elizharber3564]

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[@ThornForTheWynn]

Wonderful! Would this kind of walking stick also work for a 1780s gentleman? I'm putting together an early dandy outfit and although I would love to, carrying a sword is frowned upon even if it's a training weapon without a sharp point.

[@DixieDIY]

Yes, but try to find a dowel rod/stick that is tall enough. Mine is a smidge on the short side. These canes were very popular with men.

[@ThornForTheWynn]

@@DixieDIY Thank you very much. I shall do that!