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How to make a nautilus cockade
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Having seen a vintage cloche featuring a grosgrain nautilus cockade I want to make one.  I can't find any instructions anywhere.  A friend is sure she has seen some in a millinery book but can't…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Austin Gray Jun 7, 2023.

Composition of a 30s synthetic horsehair cloche

I'm refurbishing a black 30s era synthetic horse hair cloche which has a couple of small tears. I'd like to repair them or at least prevent them getting worse.I'd love to hear anyone's experiences…Continue

Started Apr 26, 2013

 

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Austin Gray replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Sandra, You can buy pleating boards at different sizes. Mine is around 1/4 inch deep. "
Jun 7, 2023
Sandra Brake replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Thanks heaps Austin. Would you have any idea how wide the Pleats are on that pleating board? The photos are a wonderful reference. Thank you very much. cheers Sandra"
Jun 6, 2023
Sandra Brake replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Thank you so much, Gil. That’s an excellent series of photos. I’ll have to have another bash. Cheers Sandra"
May 29, 2023
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How to make a nautilus cockade

Having seen a vintage cloche featuring a grosgrain nautilus cockade I want to make one.  I can't find any instructions anywhere.  A friend is sure she has seen some in a millinery book but can't remember which one.Can anyone recommend a book that might help me?  At the moment I am pleating up the grosgrain with a thread and then pinning it out onto a foam ball to get the right shape but I wondered if there are some tips out there to make it easier.  I know it's probably just a variation of a…See More
May 29, 2023
Gil Muniz replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"I realize this is a bit late, but I found this online and wanted to share it.  It's not full instructions, but it's a good place to start. "
Jan 15, 2020
Austin Gray replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"One more thing that might help - I have an album on Flickr where you can see the pleater and process for making the nautilus cockade. Some of these photos will help a lot. https://www.flickr.com/gp/1hipchik/a0FLYP"
Jun 1, 2017
Brenda Lui replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
" Oh I'm glad :)"
May 31, 2017
Sandra Brake replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Thankyou Brenda, bless your socks. That will help! Might have to dig out my ribbon box and get moving!"
May 31, 2017
Brenda Lui replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
May 31, 2017
Sandra Brake replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Thanks Edith. I remember when Lauren at American Duchess made her cockades. No I'm afraid it didn't help me. I had been playing around with making a nautilus for a little while at that stage. I think the pleater idea Austin mentioned is…"
May 26, 2017
edith f replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Try this whilst waiting to find the book.  https://youtu.be/a_duTQEydjI and also this blog on 18th century cockade http://blog.americanduchess.com/2010/04/how-to-make-18th-c-cockades.html"
May 25, 2017
Sandra Brake replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Oh goodness me, no, no, no, I didn't make it. It's one I saw on a vintage hat and fell in love with. I bought a couple of modern made ones on Etsy so I could decorate a hat I made for my sister who is into all things 'seashell'…"
May 25, 2017
Austin Gray replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"I am terribly impressed with the nautilus you made without a pleater. I could barely create one in her class with help! If you give me a couple of days, I am going to dig up some books that will help you. I think Candace didn't demonstrate some…"
May 25, 2017
Sandra Brake replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Aha! Yes, that would work! Thankyou so much. If I lived in the US I'd have tried to get to one of her courses. And I hadn't seen that picture on Pinterest so that's great! Cheers"
May 24, 2017
Austin Gray replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Good question. They're parallel -  just like a regular pleater. But you reminded me of something I left out. She placed the ribbon into the pleater at an angle - like the top would start on the left side ad angle down to the right. Then,…"
May 24, 2017
Sandra Brake replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade
"Thanks Austin, That would make it a lot easier. Are the slats all parallel to each other or do they spiral like the nautilus and fan out?"
May 24, 2017

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Elaine Mergard said…

So pleased you have joined me in HatAcademy, Sandra. I hope you find the styles here inspiring. I am committed to helping you add to your skills. Once you know the basic techniques you will surprise yourself with your own creativity. Any questions do message me here.

Millinery is in huge demand currently & now I am helping many students to create their own business.

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

I live on Sunshine Coast & excited to have you join me as a fellow Qlder

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