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…

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…

Line and structure are the key design principles used by Sydney milliner "Lisa Renee Millinery", a bespoke atelier. Lisa provides quality hand crafted millinery to accentuate the exact look for clients special occasions. When sculpturing it is vital that you maintain femininity and that is exactly what Lisa has achieved in this piece Lace Spiral.

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Catherine Gane from Surrey, UK  classes herself as a Hatlover but is emerging as a creative Milliner selling her hats & fascinators under the "Serendipity Hats" label. Experience is the greatest teacher and Catherine is working with a variety of components and styles for her clientele. This disc hat and matching clutch reveal a delicate colour combination to create such a feminine…

Inspired by elegant hat shapes from the early 20th century, UK Label "Betsy Hatter" creates wearable hats and fascinators with a whimsical twist. Her love for vintage is reflected in the fine detail including the frock for the photo shoot. This percher hat style was popular in the 40's era and was so named as it gave the resemblance of a bird atop the head. It…

Luton UK is at the heart of the hat industry with hats dating back to 1700s in the local Museum. Emma Vowles was privileged to start her training there followed by work with leading designers but now has her own established label "Evie Rose Millinery" specialising in exciting bespoke pieces for her clients. This beautifully proportioned disc hat reveals a play in light and shade complimented by the setting chosen by her…

Most little girls enjoy dressing their dolls but not all try to make the hats & accessories. Ella Gajewska grew up with that experience under her mums watchful eye and so started her love of headwear. Years later she would view a hat shop window fascinated by its stunning contents. She sort out training under some of the best UK milliners and her signature pieces were then realised. Her business is established in her home country, Poland. How…

Based on brim construction learn to: Reshape, twist, pleat, splice, embroider, braid. Add fabric to sinamay. Make Parisisal Hatinators & learn how to finish edges. Create crinoline, veiling, lace & fabric hatinators by binding and sculpting.

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