- How to dye, block and size straw
- Decorating and trimming
- Making a lining
- Sew in a sweat band
- How to edge the brim
- Making a pancake travel hat
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Out of stockBy Tim Dial. 2003. 128pgs. Whether a beret or brimmed hat, in straw, felt, or cloth. Hats can define a time and place, be it on the street or on stage. An all around excellent beginner's book.
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One of a series of instructional DVDs from Diana Cavagnaro. In this DVD you will: • Learn about wooden blocks • Block a buckram crown and flat pattern a curved brim • How to cover the frame with an interlining and a fabric • Edge bindings for the brim such as: • Petersham or millinery grosgrain • Bias strip of fabric • Corded edge • Flat Pattern a fitted lining • Applying a sweatband • Stitches most commonly used in Millinery
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Out of stockOne of a series of instructional DVDs from Diana Cavagnaro. • Begin with a buckram frame for a fascinator, bridal headpiece, or cocktail hat. • Covering the buckram frame with an interlining • Applying fabric • Applying trim • Finishing the interior with a lining • Applying a braid • A variety of ways to anchor the hat to the head • Stitches most commonly used in Millinery
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One of a series of instructional DVDs from Diana Cavagnaro. • Learn about different types of felt • Wool felt • Fur Felt • Beaver Felt • Foundation Felt • History of felt • How felt is made • Felt hoods or capelines • How to block, & size felt. • A variety of edge bindings for the brim • Make a lining • Applying a sweatband • Stitches most commonly used in Millinery
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In depth tutorial on the art of handmade silk roses and gardenias. In depth tutorial on the art of handmade silk roses and gardenias. An opportunity to learn the secret techniques of a designer with 25 years experience in hatmaking and design. Learn this lost art form, and recreate real silk roses and gardenias reminiscent of flowers made by couture designers in times gone by. Two Hours of instruction in 2 DVD set.
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In this issue #68:
- Interviews with Irene Van Vugt and Marianne Jongkind
- Events - The Goodwood Revival which always has lovely hats and fashions being worn
- Images from several Hat walks and events
- Continued article on Tips about securing your hat
- The NHV Hat Competition information -- deadline is 1 Feb 2020!
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Out of stockIn this issue #66:
- A photo report of Royal Ascot
- The winners and all other entries of the NHV Hat Competition 2019
- How to start your own hat shop
- Tips about securing your hat and much more.
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A Millinery Handbook, an excellent guide for beginners, and still, there are things for the advanced milliner to learn. NOTE: My apologies for the price increase. This will always have a floating price because of converting from Euros to Dollars. I keep a slim markup on this book. The higher price reflects our current exchange rate.
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Out of stockIn this issue along with the wall/desk planner for 2021:
- Interview with Prudence Millinery
- Trends S/S 2021
- Rain or shine weatherproofing
- Workroom technique 'Felt remnants' by Marianne Jongkind
- Thinking Outside the Block with Denise Innes-Spencer
- Marketing during a pandemic from Judith Mishler
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In this issue along with the wall/desk planner for 2021:
- Guest editor Rachel Trevor-Morgan
- Favourite blocks
- Workroom technique: Sinamay rose buds with Bridget Bailey
- Flowering Hats with Clair Hughes
- Thinking Outside the Block - boater shapes with Denise Innes-Spencer
- How are you doing? with Judith Mishler
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Written by Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel, this book includes 9 detailed hat making projects. Follow along with the full color tutorials that explain the basics of hat making from material selection, to stitching and finishing. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced hat makers. Makes a perfect gift. Published by Dover Publications