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MILLINER: OFF THE SHELF

A stunning sculpted two sided twirl is featured on this cocktail hat created by young Melbourne milliner Ashley Graham. Her custom designs may not be off the shelf but rather express the clients personality, showing off their natural beauty. Ashley is constantly learning new…

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STORE: PILLBOX MINI HAT BLOCK

Perfect block for a vintage style hat! Sloped edge block for smaller version of a pillbox. Basic brim block for narrow or wide brims with slight droop. Wooden Hat Block 17cm x 7cm. Made from durable light weight, easy pin straight grained Milkwood.

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MILLINER: SURPISE PRIZES

Almost a year ago, Jennifer Lucas put her quilting aside as she had discovered the art of Millinery after a class at Queenslands Cobb & Co. Museum, Toowoomba…

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CHECK OUT: NEW MARKETPLACE

A new simple way for milliners to expose their creations to a broader audience globally. Also there will be a daily featured listing on the home page for Hat Academy members.
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WIN: The Hat and The Little Black Dress tickets

The Milliners of Etsy is the largest collective of Milliners using the Etsy opportunity. At the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan they will meet on June 9th for a Fashion Show and Sale titled "The Hat and The…

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Milliner: Sweet Tune

Whimsical hats that are quaint & playful are just what Melissa Glim loves. Hats make Melissa smile and this will make you smile as it once played sweet tunes – a totally up cycled Vinyl 78LP Record. It is trimmed with beautiful coloured hand tooled roses – compliments of a gorgeous neck tie.…

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Milliner: TOUCH OF GLITZ

Another elegant and sophisticated fashion statement by London Milliner Latoya Williams-Pike who has been creating hats for the last 13 years. With a 1920s genre and a touch of glitz her work is in strong demand and more this season with the release of "The Great…

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Hat Classes: Gatsby Cocktail Hats

Learn how to create and trim striking cocktail hats sure to turn heads at a Gatsby party plus add a popular style technique to your millinery know-how.
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MOTHER'S DAY SURPRISE

This blue pillbox is a work in progress for beginner millinery student Caren of Maleny. Caren added Pill Box lesson to her skills, so she could surprise her mum this Mother's Day…

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BRIDES LOVE LACE

Deborah Thompson has ventured into bridal headwear with her first exhibition at the Townsville Bridal Expo. Leading Australian Bridal Designer Wendy Makin was so impressed that she chose four of Deborah's headpieces to compliment her garments for the Fashion Parade.…

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Hat Classes: Leaf Trims

In this lesson you learn how to make leaves in 14 different ways. Leaves can be added to a trim with flowers or without. Learn how to wire leaves you make from sinamay, pari, silk organza or printed fabric to create a 3D effect.

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Hat Classes: FABRIC COVERED DOME CROWN

Learn how to attach & finish off the edge, ready to add the brim to complete your hat style. A well fitted covering over a dome crown is best achieved if made in three pieces using silk fabric. Taking measurements from your block you learn to draft a pattern in three pieces to fit closely to the buckram shape you have made. …

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Discussion: Hat quotes

This discussion is a little old hat but I am going to take off my hat to all the wonderful mad hatters here in Hat Academy... What is your favourite hat quotes or sayings?
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HAT HINTS: TRIM FOCUS

When designing your trim for hat or headpiece always lead the eye to a focal point.
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SO EXCITED!

How excited was Toowoomba Milliner, Cassy Hill to win First Prize & Grand Champion. Her Lime & Navy Blue Disc hat featured a fine piping addition to the binding and a creative hand made trim. As a Hairdresser Cassy now has a new solution to a bad hair day …wear a hat. Congratulations Cassy.…

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Advanced Lessons Bundle

The Advanced Bundle is especially designed for those wanting to learn techniques out of the ordinary. Includes the opportunity to learn sculpturing to create Hatinators that stand out in the crowd plus it is a mix of traditional vintage methods like pillbox construction. With 7 1/2 hrs of tuition it is full of practical Millinery tips…

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Underwater Fantasy

Mark Garvie may be one of Irelands leading bespoke milliners but with this piece his love to design and create takes us all to the fantastic Great Barrier Reef on the other side of the world. The fantasy of the underwater world comes alive with graceful jelly fish and the ethereal mermaid adorned with sea urchins and coral – a…

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TRAINING WITH MANY

Agata Tanistra has persistently pursued her dream to qualify as an experienced Milliner learning from Rose Cory, Noel Stewart and Jane Smith. Sculpturing with Crinoline can be challenging but Agata has given this style a mystifying appeal as the wearer peers through the translucent checkered crinoline. The orange and…

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Hat Classes: Insert leaves

Learn how to accomplish inserting decorative shapes in contrast colours into the straw brim. Unique additions to an otherwise plain piece will make your hat stand out in the crowd.
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PATTERN PERFECTION

Moving from Hawaii to England was a huge change for Karen Geraghty but with the change has come the opportunity to create stylish hats. Karen loves the versatility of hat components as there are no restrictions. Note the exactness of this cloche made from a pattern with all the stripes of the Scottish Tweed fabric aligning perfectly. Customers will return with such a…