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  • 37 - FABRIC FLOWERS

    1 member Latest Activity: Sep 12, 2014

    Keep ahead of the manufactured hats and create your flower own trims using fabric which you can co-ordinate with the clients…

  • 38 - TRADITIONAL FABRIC FLOWERS

    1 member Latest Activity: Sep 12, 2014

    A selection of traditional hand made flower making techniques are included in this lesson.

    Fabrics used range from…

  • 36 - FASHIONED STRAW FLOWERS

    1 member Latest Activity: Sep 12, 2014

    Amongst the new Sinamay straw Roses and Lilies we create a large sculptured Parisisal rose. The larger flowers will lend themselves to be…

  • 33 - FRENCH FLOWER MAKING BLOOMS WITH VOLUME

    1 member Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2014

    When tilting a small headpiece or a brim, add flowers with depth and width to balance and complement the design. Lilies, Montville Roses…

  • 32 - FRENCH FLOWER MAKING OPEN FLORALS

    2 members Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2014

    These open flowers are suitable for brides or on a simple headpiece when you do not want the floral trim to appear a large dominant…

  • 31 - FRENCH FLOWER MAKING FUNDAMENTALS

    3 members Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2014

    Flowers are a natural adornment for your headwear. Create your own unique flowers by learning age old French flower making…

  • 28 - FABRIC COVERED FLAT CROWNS

    1 member Latest Activity: Dec 12, 2012

    Using fabric to cover your clients hat crown enables you to  co-ordinate the hat with the outfit. Learn how to create a…

  • 25 - PARISISAL HATS

    5 members Latest Activity: Feb 9, 2013

    The bias weave of a Parisisal Straw allows it to mould onto a block readily. As it is a fine straw learn how to ensure a smooth…

  • 23 - COCKTAIL HATS

    8 members Latest Activity: Apr 26, 2016

    Cocktail hats became popular in 30s & 40s when times were difficult but have had a recent vintage revival. Once you have…

  • 30 - SWATHED CROWN & BRIM

    1 member Latest Activity: Dec 12, 2012

    Using fine fabrics such as chiffon, organza or georgette you will learn how to swathe and drape fabric or sinamay softly over a…

  • 21 - FASCINATORS & HEADPIECES

    18 members Latest Activity: Dec 28, 2016

    Fascinator and headpieces can be made in different shapes using different components. All the techniques are explained in…

  • 09 - REDESIGN FEATHERS

    9 members Latest Activity: Mar 27, 2017

    This lesson focuses on using feathers as a design feature for your headwear. As well as transforming popular feather types watch how to create…

  • G17 - FISH LEATHER FLOWERS

    1 member Latest Activity: Nov 29, 2017

    You will love the double sided texture of these Fish Leather roses. Jane Fryers loves to share her method to create these flowers without the…

  • 47 - FABRIC COVERED BRIMS

    1 member 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…

  • G15 - WORKING WITH FELT

    1 member 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…

  • G14 - FLAT PATTERNS

    1 member 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…

  • G12 - WORKING WITH BUCKRAM

    1 member 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…

  • G13 - FASCINATOR HATS

    1 member Latest Activity: Jul 27, 2017

    Master milliner Diana Cavagnaro teaches you how to perfectly cover a simple buckram base which is then trimmed, lined and stabilised with elastic…

  • 46 - CUSTOMISE BASIC BLOCKS

    1 member Latest Activity: Jun 13, 2017

    Purchasing blocks may seem expensive initially but they are a valuable investment for your millinery business. In this lesson you will learn to…

  • 45 - LININGS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

    1 member Latest Activity: Jun 13, 2017

    Give all your hats and headpieces a professional finish with a choice of lining methods to suit the style chosen. Learn how to choose the correct…

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