Marion Lowe
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  • South West England
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Curling and painting quills
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Curling and painting quillsAny advice gratefully received please. I want to curl a couple of long quills and don't have the right colour. I shall need to paint them.1. Should I curl them first and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Herbert Apr 21, 2019.

Glossy stiffening of open weave lattice sinamay

I wonder if anyone can offer advice about using open weave lattice sinamay as a blocked shape.  I am trying to make a particular design saucer headpiece where I only want a single thickness of…Continue

Started Apr 3, 2017

Silk Abaca in the rain!!
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Has anyone had experience of how silk abaca trims react if they are worn in the rain? I mean drizzle or a shower but not heavy downpours? Having used the spray on it after the bows are in place it…Continue

Tags: race, days, rain, wet, abaca

Started this discussion. Last reply by House of Adorn May 6, 2015.

 

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Oct 31, 2020
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'STEPHANIE' by HATS by Emelle - IMG_29~4

Free form sinamay headpiece. Style name 'STEPHANIE' made by Marion Lowe (HATS by Emelle)www.getdressy.co.uk or HATS by Emelle on Facebooketsy shop…
Dec 31, 2018
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'SCARLET'

"Hello Marion!  Absolutely beautiful work as always.  See my discussion post and come over and visit."
Nov 30, 2018
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'SCARLET'

Wool Felt trilby with grosgrain pyramid cockade trim on band.
Nov 24, 2018
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Nov 10, 2018
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Oct 17, 2018
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Jun 5, 2017
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P1020838XX - 'NATALIA'

'NATALIA' - Black & white lace covered button trimmed with bright yellow silk abaca. Handmade by Marion Lowe from HATS by Emelle. www.getdressy.co.uk
Apr 27, 2017
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Glossy stiffening of open weave lattice sinamay

I wonder if anyone can offer advice about using open weave lattice sinamay as a blocked shape.  I am trying to make a particular design saucer headpiece where I only want a single thickness of lattice sinamay in the brim. I have blocked it and wired it successfully with my usual amount of PVA stiffener. I plan to add a central silk covered button shape on top of the saucer and a small firm sinamay base under neath onto which my head band or hat elastic can be fixed - so the lattice part will be…See More
Apr 4, 2017
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Mar 27, 2017
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Aug 3, 2016
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Jul 27, 2016
Marion Lowe's album was featured

'Just FUN' headwear!

A variety of fun headwear created for special occasion - race days....weddings etc
May 6, 2016
Ruth Connor commented on Marion Lowe's album
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'Just FUN' headwear!

"lovely selection here, Marion!"
May 4, 2016
Marion Lowe commented on Michelle Robinson's photo
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Orange sunset

"This hat is just superb. Design, colour mix and tones. I love it."
Apr 14, 2016
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LUSCIOUS LIME - Feb 2016

"Thank you Amanda. I just love creating in this great fabric."
Feb 23, 2016

Profile Information

I Love Hats Because?
I love wearing them, and even more making them. I enjoy experimenting with materials - conventional and all sorts of media not usually associated with hat making. Just wish I had time for more hat making and more opportunities to wear them.
About Me
I am just somebody who loves life and all its opportunities; loves colour and texture; delights in encouraging others especially young people starting off on the mystery trip of...." what shall I do for a career"!
I don't believe in retirement only in changing direction and tuning the next adventure to fit a different pace of life. Make the most of every opportunity and ALWAYS think 'outside the box'!
Website
www.getdressy.co.uk
Facebook Page link
https://www.facebook.com/pages/HATS-by-Emelle/875803229143278?ref=a...
Instagram
@emelle7
Twitter link
twitter.com/emellehats

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Elaine Mergard said…

Wonderful you found our website Marion. So pleased you have joined me in Hat Academy and hope you find it inspiring. I am committed to helping you add to your skills.

I set this up to help Beginners -once you learn the basic techniques you will be surprised how creative you can be. Millinery is a creative art & in huge demand currently. Any questions do message me here.

To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page - Read here

Stay in touch, Elaine

Amanda Macor said…

Hi Marion, these are outstanding, well done. Keep making beautiful things and experiment always regards Amanda

Amanda Macor said…

Hi Marion, I have spoken to Cindy from Millinery Online and she sends coloured silk abaca world wide, freight is not expensive there are no import problems and usually you get within 5 days www.millineryonline.com.au

hope this helps until we can get the custom colouring lesson up x

Amanda Macor said…

Hi Marion, with your frangipani flower, can I suggest using more of a contrast with the colours, sometimes when the tones are very similar they do not stand out as well.

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