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HAT HINTS: TRIM BALANCE

Learn how to trim your hat with perfect balance.
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MILLINER: Lisa Jayne Mc Connon

The 2013 London Fashion Parade featuring the Nomi Ansari collection also showcased Lisa Jayne Millinery headwear. UK designers often collaborate with Lisa Jayne Mc Connon from Hertsfordshire for that special piece to accentuate their catwalk collection. As a result, stylists…

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How to Hat: A Stitch In Time

Be prepared with this collection of millinery stitching techniques.
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HAT CLASSES: CREATIVE CROWNS

This tutorial outlines a system to create a double crown and includes how to cut away a portion of the crown to expose the trim concept. When the hat design has a measure of intrigue the customer will give it the second glance and possible purchase. Double crowns with hidden trims will do just that.

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MILLINER: SHURIE SOUTHCOTT

Steampunk stems from a fantasy world that embraces steam power. It is rooted in the 19th Century era’s perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, and art with a futuristic appeal. Shurie Southcott who was trained as a “French Room Milliner” is now the head milliner for a Steampunk clothing…

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ALBUM: BAUBLES & WHATNOTS

Maureen Swiertz combines her three favourite things: sculpture, fashion and hand-sewing to create her millinery pieces.

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HAT BLOCKS: DELICIOUS DISC BLOCK

The Delicious hat block creates a contemporary upturned disc hat. Crown shape is moulded in the block to allow the hat to sit on the head with out a base.

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MILLINER: ADORN COLLECTION

Another great twist to sinamay in Melissa Barnes latest Adorn collection. Clean, uncluttered lines in design attract you to this piece. Worn with a basic blue or white outfit the wearer would stand out in the crowd. Your hats are pure class Melissa! …

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HAT CLASSES: WORKING WITH PARISISAL

A return to this traditional straw has excited milliners. Your customers will enjoy your parisisal hats & headwear as they are lightweight with complete sunblock.
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MILLINER: ENAY SILVA

Brazilian Fashion student Enay Silva has been drawn to millinery and loving the creativity as it allows her to be the goddess or character she chooses. This simple fascinator with pleated sinamay is so flattering with a soft feminine look.…

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MILLINER: HAT LOVER TURNED MILLINER

Hat lover turned milliner, Ashleigh Myles of Dublin, Ireland has been learning through Hat Academy over the last 12 mths and excelling with her designs and finish. Using the Mini Pillbox block along with the…

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ALBUM: CANVAS FOR CREATIVITY

Elsie Collins adores hats because "They are a blank canvas for creativity, and no two are ever alike. They transform the wearer, and in my opinion, complete the outfit".

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MILLINER: DELICATE CLUSTER

Titled “Floral Wreath” this styling with a delicate cluster of hand made flowers on a band has become the phenomenon in headwear globally. It is easy to wear if attached to a headband and flowers are so much the lady. Modystka La…

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Merry Christmas

To all students and members of Hat Academy thank you for being so much part of our millinery world this year. Thank you for your friendship, your participation in HatAcademy and the opportunity to serve you. We hope you find love joy and peace this festive season. Have a Merry Christmas and a Hatty New year!

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MILLINER: FASCINATION

A fascination with millinery has lead to Rebecca Molloy’s label “RM Fascination”. This fabric covered cocktail hat was especially commissioned for the wedding guest who attended a recent UK wedding. The hat certainly adds sparkle to the complete ensemble. …

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ALBUM: BETSY HATTER

This collection from Betsy Hatter displays a range of their vintage inspired handmade headwear. Which is your favourite?

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HAT HINTS - ATTACHING COMBS

Attaching a comb securely to your fascinator or headpiece is vital. There is nothing more embarrassing than a dislodged comb resulting in a unhappy client. Pick up tips for attaching your combs.
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MILLINER: FLY WITH ME

Amanda Joyner always brings on a smile with her creative & often quirky headpieces. This is one of her new pieces she included in a recent fun shoot. She has found a niche market and has a client base of Runway and Grammy stars. Keep us smiling Amanda.…

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MILLINER: DEB FANNING

In case you have never visited Londonderry, Ireland this hat will give you a glimpse. It has been created by Irish Milliner, Deb Fanning for a competition to depict the culture of this beautiful city. The shape represents the city walls of Derry using sinamay to make the base and city walls. It was covered with tangle…

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ALBUM: FRENCH ANTIQUE

Rita McVinnie loves to create cloches from all types of materials. "This was an order for a customer. Navy parasisal, with a silk band, and a lovely French antique feather 'bird', which was the perfect match for her outfit!"

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