All Lessons in hat making (30)
02 - CROWNS SIMPLY
13 members Latest Activity: Jun 5, 2019
Experience how to steam and shape flat straw to mould around a crown block then finish off the crown edge to retain the sizing. Mastering this…
04 - BINDING WIDE, BRAID, SINAMAY
6 members Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2018
Give your hat a professional finish and vintage feel by covering the edge with fabric, braid or straw. By experimenting with matching straw or…
10 - INSERT, SPOT, SHOT
5 members Latest Activity: Jan 29, 2022
Gain expertise to redesign a regular brim in three different ways. By inserting and adding extras to the straw we create a new…
17 - BUCKRAM CROWNS
17 members Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2022
Buckram has been a favourite for milliners for decades. The traditional methods of blocking with buckram are detailed in…
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…
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