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Magnificent millinery

So after the chaos of Melbourne Cup carnival I would love to see some of the millinery…Continue

Started Nov 16, 2017

Elastic
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Hi there,I have been making quite a few perchers lately, but I was just wondering what people use to cover the wire frame? And also, how do you attach the elastic to the wire frame so it looks nice,…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Silpa Kohler May 17, 2017.

 

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Cream and gold millinery

Hand shaped parasisal straw with gold accents
Apr 9
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Michelle Robinson replied to Kylie McLean's discussion Whats your studio/workroom like? Share some images
"We recently moved into our new house and I have moved my millinery into a dedicated room, with a walk in robe behind. A lot of my storage is from Ikea and a little bit of DIY. The table is actually 2 kitchen table tops one on top of the other with…"
Sep 22, 2018
Silpa Kohler replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"Hey Carena. It was made from sinamay. It's the cream and black lace percher... if you scroll down my photos you'll see it. I didn't find the comb slid in very well and no matter how much I tried to widen it the headband, it kept…"
May 17, 2017
carena28 replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"Hi Silpa, What did you use to make the percher? If you use leather or heavy leather flowers it can add weight to the head when wearing. I made a couple from sinamay and used sinamay leaves and a braid covered quill. The percher was very comfy to…"
May 17, 2017
Silpa Kohler replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"I've done the course on perchers as well... I made a disc hat with the percher headband which I wore to the races and I have to say (unfortunately), it was super uncomfortable. I tried loosening it off/widening it every time I went to the…"
May 17, 2017
Michelle Robinson replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"Thanks Elaine"
May 17, 2017
Michelle Robinson replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"I have added elastic to some of the perchers if there were a little bit heavier with the trim. I just wanted to make it look nice and neat."
May 17, 2017
Elaine Mergard replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"Check out this stretch velvet ribbon to cover wire  -                                                      …"
May 16, 2017
carena28 replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"Yes I am wondering why elastic would be needed unless it is being added to the bottom of the headband? I have never done this myself......"
May 16, 2017
Chantelle replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"I paint the headband (to match the client's hair) as well, and I find that the headbands Rebecca taught to go with the percher, don't need elastic."
May 16, 2017
carena28 replied to Michelle Robinson's discussion Elastic
"I use very fine braid or ribbon. Some milliners use fine tubing. I stitch the ends of elastic at least 7-8 times and I don't use knots where you could see them."
May 16, 2017
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Elastic

Hi there,I have been making quite a few perchers lately, but I was just wondering what people use to cover the wire frame? And also, how do you attach the elastic to the wire frame so it looks nice, instead of just a knot.Thank you for all of your help!See More
May 15, 2017
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"JUST A "DREAM".....SOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!"
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"This hat is just superb. Design, colour mix and tones. I love it."
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I Love Hats Because?
Hats are a great way to finish off an outfit and create individuality. Creating hats allows me to express my creativity and de-stress from my full-time job.
About Me
I am employed full time as a nurse, but have been creating hats for myself and my friends for quite a few years. Now I'm finding the more I create, the more I want to learn about the art of millinery
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Elaine Mergard said…

Wonderful you found our website Michelle. So pleased you have joined me in Hat Academy and hope you find it inspiring. I am committed to helping you add to your skills.

I set this up to help Beginners -once you learn the basic techniques you will be surprised how creative you can be. Millinery is a creative art & in huge demand currently. Any questions do message me here. Glad to see how much you are loving it - "addictive" should be on the warning label -I  celebrate 50yrs of hat making next year.

To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page - Read here

Enjoy, Elaine

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