BESS - ruffled ribbon headband
Bess is such a cute, stylish, graceful mini headdress. It would pair well with a fitted boho dress which picks out one of the dominant colours in the ribbons or base. That could be black, sage green or emerald. Perfect to wear at an event or party for a polished look.
I love the ribbon. So much so that I'm tempted to keep it for myself! I've been hoarding it in my collection for ages and used the last of it in this design.
This headband is handmade in London by me, Claire. The fabric headband has a piece of millinery felt inside it which makes it pretty structural. The central piece of sage green trim with pale ribbon flowers is a little offcut of material that I used to decorate parasols that I made for a TV show.
This headband was inspired by the ruffles used in Victorian 1870s women's dresses.
MATERIALS
★ 3mm thick millinery wool felt ★ size adjustable dark brown elastic ★ black textured fabric probably cotton ★ 3mm thick millinery wool felt ★ size adjustable dark brown elastic ★ green trim with grey blue ribbon flowers probably synthetic ★
HEAD SIZE AND HOW TO WEAR
This headband comes in one size that fits all head sizes.
It is worn ear to ear over the top of your head. The headband is fitted with a dark brown elastic that is designed to go around the back of your head, and sit behind your ears and at the nape of your neck. The elastic is adjustable. If you need it tighter or looser then pull on the slip knot.
The headband has a sturdy piece of felt inside the fabric, which make the piece quite structural.
It does not have a comb, and would not need one for most people. If you like to have combs in your headdresses then just let me know and I can stitch one in.
DIMENSIONS
INFO TO BE ADDED HERE
SHIPPING
Currently I sell and ship to the UK only. This piece has free UK shipping!
Your hat will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, and you should receive your product within 1 - 3 days of placing your order.
You will need to sign for your delivery. You will receive an email from me with your tracking number as soon as I have taken it to the post office.
For more in depth information on my shipping policy click 'Delivery Info' at the bottom of every website page.
Your hat will be delivered in a sturdy white box which measures 35 cm x 24 cm x 17 cm (a bit bigger than a standard size shoe box). It is also a great box for storing your hat! And please hang onto your packaging, as all returns need to be sent back in their original packaging.
CARE
Please avoid the rain when wearing this headpiece. It can handle a light sprinkle, but getting completely soaked is not advised.
If it does get wet, then let it dry naturally in a warm room. Don't use a hairdryer or put it next to a radiator as the heat may warp it. Generally this should take about 6 - 12 hours. If you have any problems please do get in touch through the website contact page. If it gets very wet then the felt inside may need reshaping with steam. It's a fairly simple process, so let me know and I can help.
It is best stored in the box it is delivered in, or on a shelf where it has some space around it.
PLEASE NOTE
Although my creations are accurately represented in these photos, colours may vary due to the differences in screen displays. Also, due to the handmade nature of this product small differences will occur.