In a parade pickle? - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T15:12:30Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/in-a-parade-pickle?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A123314&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Marianne, very kind.
T…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-10-29:6485913:Comment:1233142014-10-29T00:28:25.298ZRoz Willmott-Daltonhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/RozWillmottDalton
Thanks Marianne, very kind.<br />
The floral blue head piece, the base is buckram that was blocked on a dome and cut down in a kidney/paisleyish shape, cut down the side of the face. It's held onto the head by a wire headband frame and elastic, plus wire comb. It's quite stable as a decent chunk sits on the top of the head.
Thanks Marianne, very kind.<br />
The floral blue head piece, the base is buckram that was blocked on a dome and cut down in a kidney/paisleyish shape, cut down the side of the face. It's held onto the head by a wire headband frame and elastic, plus wire comb. It's quite stable as a decent chunk sits on the top of the head. Definitely take the chance. Y…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-10-26:6485913:Comment:1229212014-10-26T14:43:52.442ZBonnie Blanchardhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BonnieBlanchard
<p>Definitely take the chance. Your soul is calling out for you to do so. Your work is quite beautiful, and with such positive response to it, your investment will be well rewarded. Just believe in your talent; the rest will follow.</p>
<p>I so understand, as I'm about to take the same risk without a promise!! I just jumped in. A local merchant who has a spa asked me to put some of my fascinators on display in his store. He came to me after he saw my work in a local Big Art show! How much…</p>
<p>Definitely take the chance. Your soul is calling out for you to do so. Your work is quite beautiful, and with such positive response to it, your investment will be well rewarded. Just believe in your talent; the rest will follow.</p>
<p>I so understand, as I'm about to take the same risk without a promise!! I just jumped in. A local merchant who has a spa asked me to put some of my fascinators on display in his store. He came to me after he saw my work in a local Big Art show! How much reinforcement is that! He is also a consultant to brides....so I'm making a couple of bridal sample for him. Now have to scramble for top notch materials....I'm thinking great thoughts. Best wishes.</p> Ah- Maze-Ing!!! Wonderful, b…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-10-10:6485913:Comment:1212222014-10-10T12:27:17.937ZMarianne Lewishttps://hatacademy.com/profile/MarianneLewis
<p>Ah- Maze-Ing!!! Wonderful, beautiful work! Congratulations! </p>
<p>I have a question about the curved floral headpiece. How is it anchored to the hair? Loops for pins or a comb? Thank you for sharing your experience with us. </p>
<p>Marianne</p>
<p>Ah- Maze-Ing!!! Wonderful, beautiful work! Congratulations! </p>
<p>I have a question about the curved floral headpiece. How is it anchored to the hair? Loops for pins or a comb? Thank you for sharing your experience with us. </p>
<p>Marianne</p> This time last week, I was si…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-10-10:6485913:Comment:1212212014-10-10T11:00:44.844ZRoz Willmott-Daltonhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/RozWillmottDalton
<p>This time last week, I was sitting in a very surreal environment. The fashion show. </p>
<p>It was amazing. Stitching up until the last minute - out of practice with timing. Models arriving with only seconds to get hats in place.. then down they went, out into the world. So pleased I did it. Now the hard work starts, selling them!</p>
<p>I've put photos of the pieces in an album - link below. I'll add a couple from the night too. Thanks all for the support and ideas. …</p>
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<p>This time last week, I was sitting in a very surreal environment. The fashion show. </p>
<p>It was amazing. Stitching up until the last minute - out of practice with timing. Models arriving with only seconds to get hats in place.. then down they went, out into the world. So pleased I did it. Now the hard work starts, selling them!</p>
<p>I've put photos of the pieces in an album - link below. I'll add a couple from the night too. Thanks all for the support and ideas. </p>
<p><a href="http://hatacademy.com/photo/albums/summer-2014-enchanted-flora" target="_blank">http://hatacademy.com/photo/albums/summer-2014-enchanted-flora</a></p> Best of luck!tag:hatacademy.com,2014-09-30:6485913:Comment:1198372014-09-30T19:25:38.957ZKaren Geraghtyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/KarenGeraghty
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p> Good,luck! I hope you share s…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-09-30:6485913:Comment:1198352014-09-30T13:24:03.143Zcarena28https://hatacademy.com/profile/carena28
Good,luck! I hope you share some pics with us!
Good,luck! I hope you share some pics with us! So, we're three days out now…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-09-30:6485913:Comment:1195622014-09-30T09:05:55.107ZRoz Willmott-Daltonhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/RozWillmottDalton
So, we're three days out now from the parade. I'm surrounded by boxes of feathers, wire, threads.. You all know the image. Some may think chaos. I like to think, more 'creative comfort'.<br />
Yesterday was try-on day with models, what a whirlwind that was. Fifteen teenagers over three hours. A couple of dear friends with a good eye were there to help and give opinion (and keep order), which I found invaluable. Oh it was fun, a blur, but fun!<br />
The model who is going out first is completely gorgeous,…
So, we're three days out now from the parade. I'm surrounded by boxes of feathers, wire, threads.. You all know the image. Some may think chaos. I like to think, more 'creative comfort'.<br />
Yesterday was try-on day with models, what a whirlwind that was. Fifteen teenagers over three hours. A couple of dear friends with a good eye were there to help and give opinion (and keep order), which I found invaluable. Oh it was fun, a blur, but fun!<br />
The model who is going out first is completely gorgeous, it's very tempting to make a specific piece just for her, with a touch of drama, and a sprinkling of glam.<br />
The finishing bits now, combs, elastics etc - all the vital bits that can't be seen, but essential to have.<br />
Sleep, Pah! Sleep-schmeep! I'm working on two pillbox ha…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-08-25:6485913:Comment:1168452014-08-25T20:00:09.474Zcarena28https://hatacademy.com/profile/carena28
I'm working on two pillbox hats, blocked the buckram yesterday, and yes, icky fingers, but I love the end result with buckram! I usually work on two pieces at a time. Sometimes I block a few cocktail bases in the same day. Depends, as the hands can ache a bit if I overdo it. Glad to hear you're having fun, that's the spirit!
I'm working on two pillbox hats, blocked the buckram yesterday, and yes, icky fingers, but I love the end result with buckram! I usually work on two pieces at a time. Sometimes I block a few cocktail bases in the same day. Depends, as the hands can ache a bit if I overdo it. Glad to hear you're having fun, that's the spirit! Well done just 2 pieces at a…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-08-25:6485913:Comment:1168362014-08-25T13:23:02.295Zedith fhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/edithf
<p>Well done just 2 pieces at a time , one after the other - Rome was not built in a day. all the best</p>
<p>Well done just 2 pieces at a time , one after the other - Rome was not built in a day. all the best</p> Well, I've been in a blocking…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-08-25:6485913:Comment:1167332014-08-25T12:42:06.116ZRoz Willmott-Daltonhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/RozWillmottDalton
Well, I've been in a blocking frenzy recently- oh my, SO much fun! The coffee machine worked a treat, steam with the steam wand, dry on the cup rack on top! Took over the kitchen for a day.<br />
After blocking a piece of buckram, I quickly understood why so many milliners wear aprons... Sticky icky.<br />
another question for you; how many pieces do you work on at once?<br />
I'm finding now that I've got all of these great bases, I look at the vast selection of potential trim options, and my mind goes…
Well, I've been in a blocking frenzy recently- oh my, SO much fun! The coffee machine worked a treat, steam with the steam wand, dry on the cup rack on top! Took over the kitchen for a day.<br />
After blocking a piece of buckram, I quickly understood why so many milliners wear aprons... Sticky icky.<br />
another question for you; how many pieces do you work on at once?<br />
I'm finding now that I've got all of these great bases, I look at the vast selection of potential trim options, and my mind goes blank.<br />
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Photos to come soon.