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Bonnie Blanchard
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wedding vow renewal fascinator
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These are pictures of a bride renewing her 10th wedding vows. She asked me to make her a fascinator! Made from cream color sinamay, silk georgette blossoms, crin and feathers . My first…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by edith f Jul 27, 2016.
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"Well, naming my hats it took a while. But I finally came up with something that made me burst out loud laughing as I was putting the finishing touches on one of my little creations. When it seemed that I was going to be making many more hats,…"
wedding vow renewal fascinator
These are pictures of a bride renewing her 10th wedding vows. She asked me to make her a fascinator! Made from cream color sinamay, silk georgette blossoms, crin and feathers . My first professional commission!!!!See More
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"Thank you for showing the inside of your hat. I'm rather new to making structured (block) hats and finishing the inside to look perfect (cause it's my first one!!!) has been a nightmare. But seeing your helps me finish up what I thought I…"
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"You have just inspired me to actually LET GO and be totally off the wall! I love it. Off the wall is wearable!!! Thanks"
"You are so right about keeping orderly! I've got three cats who love to play in my sinamay scrap box. SO I had to find a new hiding place! They also love scraps of old silk for my flowers they can wrap in, etc. Before I got on to them,…"
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- I Love Hats Because?
- I used to wear them all the time as a kid, and I have a collection that I still use! THey are just the frosting on the cake. And besides they make you dress better!
- About Me
- Got my undergraduate training in art school, architecture design, a bit of landscape design and have made just about anything I can put my hands to. But now I want to make and wear hats.
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Elaine Mergard said…
Wonderful you found our website Bonnie. 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
Edith Lichtherte said…
Hi, Bonnie
The flower i posted was created one petal at a time. I used a triangia mini stove to heat my tools. I had to be careful not to burn the silk.
