Hat Academy's Blog – August 2013 Archive (21)

ALBUM: SPRING/SUMMER FUN

A sneak peek of Katie O'Brien's first photoshoot. "What fun we had doing makeup, hair and styling!"
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HAT BLOCK: PILLBOX MINI

Get creative with this sloped edge block for smaller version of a pillbox. Made from durable light weight, easy pin straight grained Milkwood 17cm x 7cm.
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Andrea Blohm considers herself so fortunate to have studied millinery in London and like many found her real passion in millinery. In preparation for the chill of winter in Michigan US she has a beautiful array of felt hats ready to wear. This beautiful Burgundy fur felt features an indentation in the top of the crown and is…

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ALBUM: Finishing touch

Headwear by SBMillinery is the perfect finishing touch to any out fit for any special occasion.

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MILLINER: UNREEL

After completing a two year Millinery Course at Leeds College of Art, Roseanna has her eyes set on a full time career as a professional milliner. This purple fur hat has been sculpted into the shape and covered with faux leather petals and an ostrich quill. Such a great location for a photo shoot - the projection room…

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MILLINER: ZOOLOGICAL THEME

Mariya Dykalo Burton, the accessory designer with Aspinal of London chose to wear a bird headpiece to Ascot 2013. This was designed by leading London taxidermist and milliner, Mr Woods. Mr Woods has been creating unique zoological themed pieces for fashion and theatre for the last 4 years. His work takes Millinery…

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MILLINER: HAT HAPPY

Irish Milliner Pamela Curtin loves hats because they make her happy so no wonder her clients feel happy also. This hand moulded felt topper with curled pheasant feathers is a sample of her ability to create that unique style to co ordinate with the outfit.…

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MILLINER: EAGER TO LEARN

New to millinery but eager to add to her skills is Rebecca Molloy of Manchester, UK. Sometimes keeping it all simple is a total plus as with this disc with a twist touched with a white loop as a contrast. Hat Academy looks forward to helping Rebecca and all Beginners add to their skills with …

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MILLINER: MIND LIKE MAGPIE

Magpies are notorious for stealing and hoarding shiny things. Charlie Tuesday Gates takes her Mind Like Magpie to a new level: An obsession with collecting anything and everything. She recycles the seemingly useless and unwanted, turning trinkets into…

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MILLINER: BEAUTY OF HATS

"Beauty of Hats" has created a special felt this autumn in a vintage 1920s style embellished with scalloped lace- such a beauty. Check out the side view of this cloche hat also. This could have adorned any head in the "The Great Gatsby." This Autumn/ Winter season, Grey is the new black.…

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Hat Classes: French Flower Making trailer

Create your own unique flowers by learning age old French flower making techniques and give a more personalised feminine touch to each piece. With floral trending in fashion currently, customers will love your styling.

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ALBUM: Sweet Like Candy

Today's floral featured album thanks to Georgina Heffernan, is called "Sweet Like Candy".
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ALBUM: LESSON LOVE

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.…

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MILLINER: BLUE BONNET

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…

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MILLINER: BRIGHTEN MY DAY

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.…

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HAt CLASSES: PARISISAL

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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ALBUM: THISTLE COTTAGE STUDIO

Discover the work of milliner/designer, Elsie Collins.
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MILLINER: COVER STORY

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…

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ALBUM: ROCK CANDY

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

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Hat Classes: Hatinator Techniques

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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