"Thank You Elaine.
I realised all my scraps were too small, so I had to use a new hood!"
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button block
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HI! i have just received 3 little button blocks and would like to block them in felt.I have a new felt hood, but I was wondering if it is necessary to use a new hood, or would a scrap of felt be good…Continue
Tags: block, button, blocking, felt
Started this discussion. Last reply by cla Feb 2, 2021.
crown heights
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Hi everybody!i was wondering if there is a common trend in the height of the crowns or if it really just personal taste?is there a height that is most commonly appreciated by clients?thank you for…Continue
Tags: clients, height, sizing, crown
Started this discussion. Last reply by cla Apr 22, 2020.
contract for commissions and copyrighting work
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Hi milliners! do you use a contract for your commissions? and how do you make sure your hat designs are not being reproduced en masse?I am dealing for the first time with a fashion designer that has…Continue
Tags: fashion, designer, reproduction, copyright, commission
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine Mergard Mar 20, 2020.
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"As felt has no weave as in fabric, any portion of hood will block over the shape. Just check it is wide enough to cover and tuck under."
button block
HI! i have just received 3 little button blocks and would like to block them in felt.I have a new felt hood, but I was wondering if it is necessary to use a new hood, or would a scrap of felt be good enough to do the shape?Sorry, I am not very experienced with felt yet!thank you!See More
"If its a custom hat, I always go with the clients face proportions. The measurement between the eye & the jaw line. Otherwise I don't go over 4 inches ....unless its my intention to go with a high crown:)
Anyone with more…"
crown heights
Hi everybody!i was wondering if there is a common trend in the height of the crowns or if it really just personal taste?is there a height that is most commonly appreciated by clients?thank you for your help!bestClariceSee More
"Yes Clarice you will need a contract & will need to be set up with a COMMERCIAL lawyer to ensure you get your rightful share of a royalty. Your designer lacks the technical skills to bring his idea to fruition and is using you to do this so if…"
contract for commissions and copyrighting work
Hi milliners! do you use a contract for your commissions? and how do you make sure your hat designs are not being reproduced en masse?I am dealing for the first time with a fashion designer that has given me a "rough shape", a piece of calico roughly pinned to resemble the shape of the hat wanted. I am guessing he is the designer and I am the maker, but he is thinking to factory reproduce the hat. Do i have any right on the product? and how do you make sure that your name appears with the hat…See More
"i have been listening to millinery podcast. do you know about
http://millinery.info/resource/interviews/
it s on spotify too.
I find listening to an interesting podcasts keeps me from having the need to call and chat with people!"
Fabric covered crown on sinamay boater with hand made feather flowers.
"love the brim bias binding! such lovely detail"
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- I Love Hats Because?
- It is a beautiful form of adornment and I think they should go back in fashion.there are so many styles to choose from, everybody could find the hat to suit them.
- About Me
- I like making mostly headdresses and headpieces and I would love to learn everything related to head adornment.
I am currently developing flamboyant pieces for performers.
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Elaine Mergard said…
Wonderful you found our website CLA. 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 and support milliners -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.
To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page - Read here
Enjoy, Elaine
