I had so much fun as usual at the Fremont Pub. Lib. Dist. last night discussing Southern Vintage Treats over red velvet cupcakes and more. But I have two more fun shows coming up this weekend: Vintage Snacks and Sweets at one library and Crafting Retro Fashion Accessories at the other. I made this fascinator for the second.
My Grandma used to crochet fascinators decades ago for herself and my Mom/Aunts and they were a triangular mantilla sort of thing. Now they are perky little hat type accents that folks like Kate Middleton wear.
I found this easy pattern on the Simplicity site and a great descriptions here. But I didn’t want to sew it at a show, so I found some black/gold fine yarn and wrapped it around 3 little feathers. Then I wound it around a silver craft barrette and tied the two ends on. I glued on a star button. This was great fun, and not too hard. I also didn’t want to use a hot glue gun at a show because someone always seems to get burned even with the cool melt ones. I used craft glue from the bottle.
I have also seen circular fabric and lace covered fascinators with fake cherries glued on and that is also cue, but I figured I had more of a chance wearing something like this (especially to a vintage show).
Does anyone wear these? I wonder about my British readers. I met a delightful on Twitter this week while home with now two sick boys and we exchanged recipes and pleasantries. She kindly mentioned me and some recipes on her charming blog today. Check it out!




