Wooden Pillbox Hat Block 9cm high. Made from durable light weight, easy pin straight grained Milkwood. Includes free collar, made to order, sizes 53cm - 60cm. Post to Austaila only.
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Kathleen asks: "I received a comment on my blog from a reader asking where she can find hats made for a larger head size. Does anyone have any suggestions?"
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This fascinator is not made from felt or straw …that is the difference that interests Sinead Kellys clients. The shine reveals the use of a plastic component but it creates a classy look. Sinead  has loved wearing Fascinators & headpieces for years but now she is selling them successfully through her Etsy store she is obsessed with her new found craft. It is amazing how sales…

At the age of 13 the Vocational Guidance Officer at School suggested I become a nurse – I squirmed. He then suggested teaching Home Economics. This training in the 60's gave me the opportunity to learn and teach Millinery. So started my love to make & wear hats.

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Sherilee lives in Hughenden, a lovely small town of 1,000+ residents in central Queenslands sheep and cattle country, but this determined milliner is setting a pace to add to her skills through lessons in Hat Academy. She has always loved hats and the social side of horse racing so learning to create her own designs was a natural progression and now she is making them for others. Being 1,400 kms from…

Revitalise your trims with creative leaves. 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. Grosgrain leaves co-ordinate well with Grosgrain edged style as do felt leaves on a felt hat. Leaves can be the trim feature or…

Warm, feminine and having such a nice ruffle structure. Fits to many headsizes -there is also a ribbon inside so you can tie it according to your headsize. Fully hand-made from fines warm yarns.
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Lancashire mlliner Dawn Don loves working in her studio to create bespoke pieces for her clients. Dawn has an eclectic approach to millinery allowing her to display a diversity of styling and colours which are not necessarily related to each component . The result is a unique expression of her creativity without rhyme or reason. This teal piece is such a great example of individuality and a variance on…

This classic style hat has been given a modern twist by working with the ever popular animal print. The clever combination of fabric, sinamay loops, feathers, quill spine and handcrafted lilies create an eye feature.

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Having a successful home based studio is the choice of most milliners. Such is the success of Irish milliner Polly McGettigan. She produces sophisticated pieces using classic shapes, hand rolled flowers & the finest couture fabrics to achieve perfectly crafted headwear. With a strong background in…

The Red Hat Society have more than quadrupled the demand for red hats globally with many suppliers having listing especially for members. Penny van Den Thilart loves to create her own hats and outfits to match but it is the headwear that has enabled her to express her Creative styling to the max.This flamboyant piece spells a day of fun. Red…

Crinoline is often used as a trim but transform into a beautiful ethereal translucent brim by joining, wiring and binding. Create a small percher hat using narrow crin or use pleated crinoline for a unique look brim. The end result is a soft feminine look to your hat.
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Royal Blue Millitary Crown Hat with lace and charm trim is the anti-fedora hat. Hand blocked on a vintage hat block this wool felt crown is similar to the marine dress crown, forest ranger crown, or state trooper crown. If the fedora or trilby is a little too high and not quite right for you, try a millitary crown. The asymetrical brim turns sharply up on the left, and pulls down over the right eye.…

Millinery through the years has been captured and documented in books which are a great source of retrospect and inspiration. Do you have a favourite you regularly flick through, or one to recommend?
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Amanda Joyner raising money for a beautiful baby named Nova. Special bows in her honor!
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Mueryo Marie calls herself a Mad Hatter – her specialty are mini hatters using found objects . Mini hats can take as much time to create as regular hats but there is always a demand for such especially if a little quirky. The components in Maries hats all show a little age some crazed, some weathered and beaten but are all recycled, re-purposed, and up-cycled materials to make them as eco friendly…

Many milliners use Etsy as a simple way to set up an online store and for all the best technical and sales practices check out the Milliners of Etsy team. Once you have set up shop you can then link listings from the…

The Marge Iilane label was established 5 yeas ago in Estonia. Marge had the privilege to learn from Rose Corey in UK. This disc hat has an added panel moulded on the bias creating a very clever addition to a regular disc style. Marge also balances out her range with a smart casual collection of hats & caps which are wearable no matter what the season.…

When preparing to block a hat or headpiece is it best to cover the block with Plastic Wrap or Auminium Foil? Learn when to use either for best results.
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Winter in Wales with temperatures eight degrees or less is the perfect time to wear one of these beautiful berets made by milliner Robyn Coles. Robyn quit he job as a Fashion buyer to fulfil her creative desire in millinery. During her formal training she realised she had found her creative passion in millinery. Robyn sees the only limitations in millinery is your own imagination. She will go out of her way to…