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Felt by the yard or meter
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Can anyone tell me if they have bought felt by the yard or meter?This is to make a hat from an old vogue pattern that I have and I would like to try it.I know that craft felt would be to thin.Any…Continue
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Hat Academy said…
Wonderful you found our website, Shelagh. 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 his 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.
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Elaine Mergard said…
Congratulations on starting your first lesson Shelagh.
To kick off make sure you have read through Getting Started and FAQs. Any questions on individual modules please ask by clicking "Lesson Discussions" located on the lesson video page.
Have fun this weekend. If you have any questions do connect with me
Enjoy, Elaine
- carena28 said…
- I've heard of Rose City. I can't seem to find her on FB or twitter, do you have a link? I read Anya Caliendo was tutored by her and other milliners too. Sounds fascinating! I will check out your pages.
- carena28 said…
- Sorry Rose Cory spellcheck lol!
- carena28 said…
- Any links for Rose? !Is she tech savvy????
- Sharon Panozzo said…
Thanks for the friend request. Your hats are awesome.
- Shelagh Picton said…
.Hi Sharon, thank you. I have a lot of work yet to do I don't think like a lot of things you ever stop learning. I have got into millinery late in life I am 71 years old and have only been doing it for just over 2 years. I agree with you about hat designs being not suitable for most people and it can put ladies off hats. Some hats that I have seen maybe great for some people but Mrs everyday not really. They want a hat to compliment their outfits not to take it over..Also they want people to notice them but don't want to feel that people are pointing at them for the wrong reasons. It takes courage to wear some of the hats and I don't think most people have that unless there are a few people together wearing way out designs. Hope you can follow my jist? Shelagh
- Ivana Howcroft said…
Good morning, Shelagh! lovely hats!
on your question about my top hat in turquoise:
hat made of wool felt capeline, wired brim covered with bias ribbon and petersham ribbon, feathers -"Lady Amherst Quill" and Marabou pom(all feathers available from Parkin fabrics(UK). Crown hat block from Guy Morse-Brown Hatblocks in UK, brim -vintage.
Ivana
- Karen Geraghty said…
Hi Shelagh- I tuck the wire inside the sinamay in the crease (if that makes sense) and sew it in from the inside under the flap. The stitches are teeny and right on the rim. It's covered then from both sides. Then I fold the sinamay down neatly, and sew in the petersham band. I hope that makes some kind of sense. Easy to show, but hard to explain. Karen x
