Amanda Joyner from Indiana has such a love for life her mini hats will make you smile. She has adorned heads at the Grammys where fashion always has a few surprises. One of the basic success tricks for any milliner is "Sketch before you Create". This is an example of Amandas quick sketches. It gives the creative mind direction to start. Check out the…

While training in millinery at the London College of Fashion, Beth Paton just simply fell in love with the hat-making process. Her experience as an illustrator has stood her in good stead in this field of fashion as hats are also a fun way to express her creativity. Beth's classic Bridal headpiece displays simplicity in styling as the golden rule for bridal headwear is " less is often more."

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A professional photographer has taken this photo but she is also the creator of this & other elegant hats. This is all the work of Carina Marcon from Belgium. Her hand made flowers are always a feature of her work. Kentucky Derby Day is only two months away. This hat is a perfect choice for this event as wide brims are always the most popular statement in headwear.

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The very thought of a hat stimulates UK Milliner Norah Anderson's creativity. These cosy bands are so practical during winter but add a little glam to the look. We lose more body heat through the head in the cold weather so these will help to keep you warm & look cool! Norah also designs classic felt & straw hats.

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Ingrid Gibbs from UK says Hats make her feel like the "bees knees". Do they make you feel the same? It is a 1920s Flapper term to express a feeling of excellence. Based in Warwickshire, Ingrid sets the stage for excellence in style & finish in all her hat creations. This Latte hat exudes froth & bubble with oversized bow & loops with perfectly rolled edges.

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Rana Hats lives in TelAviv, Israel. Her Etsy store has 300+ followers which equates to sales. She has no limitations in her designs -1920s cloche or elegant bridal headpiece. This Classic Cocktail hat sparkles ready for a glamourous evening on the town.
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Because the head is oval we must balance out the width of brim to ensure it appears circular. Oval brims reflect yesteryear styling. Tips here to create an oval brim.
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Two Friends from Grand Rapids, Michigan with a love of all things Vintage set up a Millinery business "Madd Hatts" to refurbish & re-create old Vintage hats. With an eye for unique shapes they have renovated this awesome vintage repurposed felt hat in a nice mustard color. This hat was originally a Glenover Fawn felt hat from the 40s or 50s. These hats are the ultimate "cherry on top" of every outfit especially if you love…

Busy young mum Chrissie King of Yorkshire finds time to design a fabulous range of headwear from the classic to quirky. She hopes each piece will make you smile. Her favourite styles are Cloche & Pillbox but her berets are varied to suit any occasion. This sequined vintage petersham headband features tall assorted feathers & is part of her "Dark Shadows" collection.…

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"We'll make you look great" is the commitment of Mary Walkup at her Store in Lake Wales, Florida. Such is her love of millinery, she now lets her creativity flow to the ends of her imagination. This vintage replica of a bridal hat from early 20th Century displays her skills but wide brimmed Derby Day and church hats are her favourite creations.

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The Hat says, "I am a confident woman." Patricia Cooper exudes confidence in her styling. Her favourite colour is Red & is now addicted to Millinery since commencing in 2011. This disc hat appears to be made with love in mind. Happy Valentines Day to Patricia & all members on Hat Academy - enjoy this bouquet of roses.

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With more fabric in the world learn how to cover a crown with fabric for a perfect soft finish. Choose any of three foundations you are taught to block in this lesson. For unusual blocks learn how to make paper patterns on the block. No pillbox is finished without veiling & a trim – all detailed in this lesson.

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Susan Fage from UK states she is a beginner but her friends & family lover her fascination with Fascinators. This purple fascinator exhibits a surround of pleated straw & resembles an open shell full of surprises. Susan is…

"There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we do not know." Fashion is like a wheel it just keeps turning & returning. Enjoy a glimpse from the 60's.
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The Fashion conscious in Accra, Ghana love Lily Coleman's ability to accessorise to define the entire outfit. Her Creativity knows no bounds and brings joy and pleasure by making her clients beautiful, sophisticated and at times mysterious. This stunning fascinator & clutch bag is a striking example of her style.

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A Top Hat with a difference is the creation by Detroit Milliner Celeste Smith. The open crown with billowing feathers is one of her amazing pieces. Her best sellers are cocktails, pillboxes and wide brimmed hats most often in cream or black.
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Especially if you live in Broome, West Australia - the home of Australian Cultured South Sea Pearls. The Girls also love the millinery creations of Hats by Felicity – the milliner on the move. The smiling faces of her customers in red tells it all. 
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