"Hi Elaine,
do you have any tips on how to deal with stiffening the brim in the case of an upturned velour or Melusine? I'm wary of the white marks or fading if I add stiffener there.
thanks^"
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"I'll add my thanks here too^. I watched the course the other day and it was so inspiring...I've just bought a few metres of crin to try it myself.
Thanks Allison^"
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- I Love Hats Because?
- I love hats and wish more people would wear them.. not beanies or woolly ones, but the classics. We need more glamour in our life^
- About Me
- I currently live in Seoul, South Korea. In a past life I worked in the theatre and I still love anything to do with the theatre, film, costume design and art.
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Elaine Mergard said…
Wonderful you found our website Jennifer. 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
Enjoy, Elaine
Sheila L. Dozier said… used JudithM.com No. 3050-head-kit-20 head block kit. I took the felt and fitted it to head and then manipulated the felt to come up with the raised crease in the top. I then cut it to the one sided design you see. Hope this helps - it is fun to make and allows you to create!
- Sheila L. Dozier said…
To learn how to do the vining watch this video: http://www.hatsupply.com/tutorialFreeFormHatBlocking.htm
it is a lot of fun just creating different folds!
