Working with Crinoline with Elena Shvab

Crinoline is one of the most popular and versatile modern materials so much loved by milliners for it’s light yet firm and graceful, floating-like appearance.

This course is designed to let you discover tricks and techniques of shaping and manipulating crinoline to mount it on hats or to create trimming pieces and decors. You will learn how to work with this fascinating material to create eye-catching designs and give a unique personality for your headwear.

– Learn properties of the materials, the variety of crinoline shapes/textures available in the market
– Learn how to manipulate the material to make volume and texture while creating dramatic silhouettes
– Binding edges to stop crinoline from fraying
– How to create textures by DEFORMING crinoline
– Creating brims for hats and fascinators
– Supporting pillbox hats by using tubular crinoline
– Wiring the crinoline to create a firm shape

The Course duration is up to 3 hours depending on progress.
Time availability is flexible to accommodate your schedule: morning or evening hours are available.

– All materials will be provided.
– You will receive a Material Guide along with valuable Supplier List and useful links to enhance your learning experience.