Like most milliners Bridget Early from Ohio has a burning need to create and design, and each hat is an adventure as she brings her visions to life. The ivory ribbon hat band together with the handmade ivory flower shows the uniqueness of her creativity in this flapper Inspired Cloche.

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Belle Mc Cluskey describes this piece as representing the mystery and movement found at the deep depths of the oceans bottom. Her millinery journey commenced in theatre where all things are dynamic, fluid & flowing.

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A number of Hat Academy members have had the privilege to learn millinery under the guidance of Rose Cory (Milliner to the late Queen Mother) This includes Brisbane milliner Angelica Nave. She perfects each piece with a fine finish and unique design. 

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There has been much discussion on alternatives for the essential milliners tool the steamer. Bridget shares her solution "By filling my pressure canner about half way full, I can produce a generous stream of steam that will provide enough steam for even the heaviest felt hoods."

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You are guaranteed to stay cosy & warm wearing one of Tracy Deniszczuk's sculptured wool pieces. As a felt artist who uses wet felting techniques Tracy combines wool in a magical fusion of colour & design.
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Irish milliner Aoife Kirwan has had a some great media attention decorating editorial pages with her creations. Most recently two of her hats where featured in the October issue of Image Magazine. Have a flick through Aoife's media tear sheets.
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Brendan Rich has embraced the creativity of a whimsy which proves to be a design by line. This piece has a certain mask like intrigue. Only those who have made a whimsy know the accuracy & patience needed to create the perfect symmetry.
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Congratulations to milliner Dianne Barbour! She won the Millinery Award at the Wagga Wagga Ag Race Day and how excited are they both. :D

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When designing your trim for hat or headpiece always lead the eye to a focal point. The eye will then move beyond that to view detail of your trim and assess the personality of the hat or headpiece. This is an important stage to market your creation.
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Is it possible to make a Baseball cap look feminine? Stephanie Dickey has mastered this by using fabulous fabric combinations and special trims. Enjoy her creativity.

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Faces of Caulfield Hetty Kate and Evan Spargo, and finalist Kate Hopkins, take us to all the sights and sounds of Carnival Preview Day at Caulfield Racecourse.

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When you peruse the Gallery of Award winning Chicago Milliner, Sonia Caceres you feel you are walking down a city street in the 1920's, an era of flirty fashion. Each piece is individual with exquisite vintage like trims. 
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Marilyn Van den Berg gives us a sneak peek into her spring collection. "Our goal for this shoot was to create some beautiful images using our millinery and accessible fashion. We wanted the images to be soft & sweet reflecting the pastels and structured lines of Spring 2012/13."

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Our goal for this shoot was to create some beautiful images using our millinery and accessible fashion. We wanted the images to be soft & sweet reflecting the pastels and structured lines of Spring 2012/13. Thanks have to go to all our amazing contributors that helped make the shoot a reality.

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Every bride wants to be the bride of the moment. Due to minimal colour options Bridal headwear requires renewed creativity to make that difference.Learn to create your own feathers using bridal fabric. Make matching headpieces for bridesmaids in their fabric to create a stunning bridal ensemble. 
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Dianne Barbour lives in rural Australia but has taken the opportunity to learn Millinery at classes in her local Community Centre. This example of Dianne's work, a crinoline and hand tooled rose would look amazing as a Bridal Headpiece.
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The feel and look of deep rich fur felt engages the eye as we view this luxurious Aubergine fur felt Fedora created by New York Milliner, Janet Sikirica. Inspired by her mothers love of hats, Janet now specializes as a felt fibre artist. 
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As a new milliner, my craft/obsession needs to support itself.  That means that my equipment/supply fund can be a little lean.  I can be found daily digging through drawers, my husband's tool box, kitchen cabinets, flatware drawers, my potting shed, even my grandaughter's toy box looking for something, anything really that can be used to replace actual millinery tools.

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Hat lover Vanessa Gore shares her passion shows us her favourite hats in her collection and why she loves them. She also presents how to  to wear a variety of headpieces for different hairstyles and occasions.

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London based Milliner Linda Mirembe makes creative headwear which sells internationally. She loves colour and uses everyday items to theme her creativity.

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