Congratulations to everyone who entered the Button Block Competition at Hats Off to Brisbane. We are able to announce the winners.

Special Congratulations to Victoria Henderson, Kerry L'Anson and Linda Ford. To view all their Button Block creativity scroll down below.

Thank you to our judge Aoife Kirwin from…

Today's floral featured album thanks to Georgina Heffernan, is called "Sweet Like Candy".
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Recently relocated to Hong Kong, this album from Nono Kish displays headwear influenced by her previous abode Maryland. She also notes skills and tips she has picked up from Hat Academy lessons.…

Not all milliners choose to reveal the inside of their headwear but theatrical milliner Susi Rigg of Perth, West Australia is proud to share the interior of this blue silk bonnet. It was created for Anna a leading performer in the ballet, La Sylphide presented by the WA Ballet. This romantic ballet was choreographed initially in 1832 and this bonnet reflects the headwear of that era. Any ideas…

Glee Hats milliner makes & sells couture hats in Lagos, Nigeria. Designer fashion is a strong industry there and hats top it off. She designs hats for special occasions. This bright yellow hat was made for one of her customers who wanted something yellow with a little touch of black to mellow it down a little. A yellow feather was added to enrich it.…

The bias weave of a Parisisal Straw allows it to mould and sculpt onto a block readily. As a fine straw learn how to ensure a smooth finish that has strength with wire & stiffening.

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Discover the work of milliner/designer, Elsie Collins.
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White buckram based hat embellished with White Carnations and Lily's and Swarovski Stones, matching Clutch with a recycle ornament, and rhinestone bandings..

Machining upholstery fabric and recovering furniture is not easy work. Since discovering Hat Academy lessons retired upholsterer, Diane Clark is using her skills to cover more delicate styles, like this stunning cocktail hat. She…

Reve Maxeville exhibits her one of a kind cocktail hats and mini berets in this album "Rock Candy".

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Be trained to block basic shape then remould, twist, pleat, splice, embroider or braid. Unlimited fresh ideas abound with over 40 minutes in this lesson, learn to use crinoline, veiling, lace & just fabric for the total hatinator appeal.

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Kenyatta from the Bahamas has designed this beautiful bridal headpiece- all lovingly hand stitched. The birds cage veil is so flattering and the beaded headpiece glistens in the sun light. New to millinery she has made a great start.  …

A beautiful patterned fabric is the feature of this cocktail hat created by Izabela Sutarzewicz of Poland. Her love of wearing hats led her to hat making. Fashionistas in Poland love chic styling and Izabela's millinery readily attracts customers.…

Each piece from SB Millinery is created from hand selected sinamay which is then transformed through dying, manipulation, embellishment and stitch to create a form, which is a piece of art itself.

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Loops & twirls add movement to the trim but they need to be strengthened to retain form. All the techniques are included in this lesson as well as how to create straw loops.
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This turquoise silk abaca flower has been hand dyed along with the silk abaca ruffle and has been attached to a pari base.The shine on the silk abaca makes it such a beautiful component to work with in millinery. Kelly…

Chris Harris of QLD is doing something we all dream about. She is travelling around the country and pursuing her interest in Fashion in her free time. They have worked tirelessly to achieve this and as a…

It is beautiful weather to be out & about especially if you love playing Golf. Kathleen Gaffey of Illinois USA has everyone on the link looking very stylish in her seagrass and sisal based golf hats and visors. This one is covered in pale blue silk. She believes in the functionality of hats but makes each piece…

London milliner Maggie Wybranska admits hats have changed her life and she is 100% passionate &committed to her millinery business. Her creativity with felt always has a special appeal. This stunning cocktail hat with a felt & feather trim is a fine example of her craftsmanship - fit…