Take the long strip of bias tape (you may have to sew several 2.5″ wide pieces together to get 61″ total, and press the outside edges toward the middle.

Fold it in half so the pressed edges are sandwiched in between.

Cut out fabric following the bonnet pattern and cut list.

Starting with the main fabric, sew the two main pattern pieces to the center strip with the right sides together. Turn the right side out and top stitch down the two seams.

Repeat with the coordinating fabric.

Put the lining fabric hat piece inside the main fabric hat piece with the seams facing each-other, so that they are hidden inside.

Sandwich the bottom raw edge of the bonnet between bias tape and sew the bias tape in place.

Use the rest of the bias tape to finish off the front of the bonnet.

Start by centering the 48″ bias tape at the top front of the bonnet, sewing it down from there.

Fold the ends of the bias tape under to hide the raw edges inside.