Making a French bicorn hat - advice and tips appreciated - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-28T13:37:32Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/making-a-french-bicorn-hat-advice-and-tips-appreciated-1?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A218933&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI was studying a real bicorn…tag:hatacademy.com,2017-08-21:6485913:Comment:2189332017-08-21T23:00:47.411ZAylwen Gardiner-Gardenhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AGG87
<p>I was studying a real bicorn in the UK this year and was surprised how narrow the sides are - the theatrical ones seem to be much wider. The crown was oval but one side was higher than the other so yes, you'd need a wide furfelt capeline or ability to stretch out a good capeline.</p>
<p>I was studying a real bicorn in the UK this year and was surprised how narrow the sides are - the theatrical ones seem to be much wider. The crown was oval but one side was higher than the other so yes, you'd need a wide furfelt capeline or ability to stretch out a good capeline.</p> You are on track with how to…tag:hatacademy.com,2017-07-18:6485913:Comment:2163532017-07-18T01:37:09.892ZElaine Mergardhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard
<p>You are on track with how to tackle this style but YES definitely stiffen - several light layers to ensure the shape remains, after worn so many times on stage. The worst problem is actors do not realise how delicate our hats are so they need to be super strong. I would suggest you reinforce the crown with buckram or foss shape inner as the whole style is dependent on the strength of the crown for support. Use fur felt if possible as tougher and holds shape best. Not sure where you can find…</p>
<p>You are on track with how to tackle this style but YES definitely stiffen - several light layers to ensure the shape remains, after worn so many times on stage. The worst problem is actors do not realise how delicate our hats are so they need to be super strong. I would suggest you reinforce the crown with buckram or foss shape inner as the whole style is dependent on the strength of the crown for support. Use fur felt if possible as tougher and holds shape best. Not sure where you can find such a wide brimmed felt but hopefully someone has a suggestion for you. Under" Essentials" on top banner several suppliers are listed & that may help. Failing that buy 2 capelines and maximise height from one for the crown and maximise brim width from the other and join together at the collar. Challenges like this stretch us but teach us so much Best Wishes xx </p>