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Veiled Brim Perchers
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Latest Activity: Jun 16, 2019
Reinvent a brim by adding an extra sinamay brim with a different shape. All the know how is included in this lesson plus see how…
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Latest Activity: Apr 27, 2016
Learn to prepare a block, how to steam, shape and weld sinamay straw and then wire brim to stabilise before you bind the edge. Sinamay is…
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Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2018
Lina outlines techniques that will enable you to add texture and colour to a basic crinoline brim. Preparation involves making a pattern to help…
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Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2017
Brims with an upsweep side are a favourite style of the Royals. Master how to shape a large upturned flange brim from Award winning Milliner Ian…
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Latest Activity: Jul 27, 2017
Learn to block and fabric cover a buckram dome crown to then complement a shaped buckram brim. Learn the technical skills of drafting a flat…
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Latest Activity: Sep 25, 2018
Create a sinamay wrap for your button beret to produce a unique sculpted brim. You will learn how to remodel the straw without the necessity of a…
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Latest Activity: Jul 27, 2017
Diana Cavagnaro has mastered how to make a Boater Hat without using blocks. Her detailed instruction on how to make a flat pattern for both the…
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Latest Activity: Jul 27, 2017
Understanding types of Felts and how felt is manufactured is detailed by your tutor Diana Cavagnaro before you commence blocking a felt hood with…
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Latest Activity: May 19, 2013
Crinoline is often used as a trim but in this tutorial learn to transform it into a beautiful ethereal translucent brim by…
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Latest Activity: Nov 21, 2017
Co-ordinate your latest hat by covering the brim with your chosen fabric. Make a sturdy base and learn how to keep fabric stable on this…
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Latest Activity: May 26, 2015
The revival in Swiss braid has given new milliners a love for the traditional techniques of another era but the challenge to design for…
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Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2018
Learn the tricks to secure the brim with spring wire together with a fine bias bind to give your hat a couture finish. Attach to a crown and…
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Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2016
Give your sinamay headwear new life when you learn colourful patchwork geometric design. Learn to include fabric to complement your…
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Latest Activity: May 1, 2018
Cutting and curling your sinamay adds movement and life to designs when you dare to cut into the basic brim shape and reinvent it with a…
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Using fine fabrics such as chiffon, organza or georgette you will learn how to swathe and drape fabric or sinamay softly over a…
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Latest Activity: May 14, 2016
Complete your first hat as you connect the brim to crown and add a decorative band on the outside plus an internal head band. Use these…
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Latest Activity: Feb 1, 2015
Lace and crinoline are a perfect combination for this upturned brim hat. The translucency of the crinoline and open windows of the lace…
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Latest Activity: Feb 6, 2019
Learn how to shape fabulous felt. It moulds easily with thorough steaming. It is the most creative medium in millinery as no risk of fraying.…
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