Fabric Pleated Cocktail Hat with Jenny Roberts
North American Millinery Group OnlineThis course is aimed at: Those who want to expand their knowledge of millinery techniques and create headpieces using any fabrics. The course will involve: Learning how to block a hat base using buckram. Learning how to wire, line and cover with silk or fabric for a beautiful professional finish Using bias pleats to cover […]
8-piece cap patter and sewing with Janet Linville – Online
North American Millinery Group OnlineAs much as the Special Occasion hats are a huge market, caps are also an important part of many millinery businesses. Their casualness, their appeal to both male and female customers and their ‘every season’ adaptability can help expand your customers and fill out gaps in the season. The familiarity of the 8 piece also […]
Fabulous Feathers (online)
Online Tracy ChaplinLearn how to create feather mounts, feather flowers on a wire structure, floating feathers and apply interesting surface decoration. During this fun and informative workshop Tracy will share traditional and modern feather techniques and inspire you to explore new ways of working with feathers. The techniques will be demonstrated clearly with design inspiration and ideas […]
SINAMAY GRADIENT HALO with Katie Vale
British Millinery Association Online , United KingdomSinamay is such a fabulous fabric and can be effectively manipulated in so many ways. In this tutorial using a halo block, you will learn how to design and make a 3 tiered halo in a gradient of colours. TUESDAY 24th JANUARY 2023 UK 7-9 PM GMT via Zoom Cost: BMA Members: £15 Non Members: […]
Repurposed fedora with Janet Linville
North American Millinery Group OnlineThe 1940s mysterious style Discarded felt fedoras? unloved hats? Turn those into stylish hat, just like the resourceful women did in 1940s when materials were scarce. Supplies: used, misshaped felt fedoras (men’s or women’s) sewing kit petersham millinery wire
Silk Abaca Flower Vine with Jenny Roberts
North American Millinery Group OnlineThis course is aimed at: Those wanting to explore flower painting and flower creating with silk abaca and learn how to create different delicate stamens The course will involve: Following the pattern provided to cut the abaca to leverage the grain of the fabric Learning how to paint the petals to give a natural effect […]
Basic Straw Blocking Techniques by Wayne Wichern
North American Millinery Group OnlineLearn basic skills for blocking straw. Millinery students are often surprised how physical the hat blocking process is. You will be shown how to maximize your physical strength, leverage to control the blocking process, and how to efficiently tie off the straw materials on the hat blocks to maximize shaping efforts. Discussion and best uses […]
Lily of the Valley – Live Online Demonstration
Anne Tomlin Online , United KingdomA live demonstration to show you my techniques of making a perfect sprig of Lily of the Valley and their leaves. The demonstration will run for approximately two hours, and will cover all the elements of making Lily of the Valley: Silk stiffening process Bonding two layers of silk together Making stamens Using the two-part […]
Lily of the Valley – Live Online Demonstration
Anne Tomlin Online , United KingdomA live demonstration to show you my techniques of making a perfect sprig of Lily of the Valley and their leaves. The demonstration will run for approximately two hours, and will cover all the elements of making Lily of the Valley: Silk stiffening process Bonding two layers of silk together Making stamens Using the two-part […]
2 Tiered Veil
Katie Vale OnlineThis is a one off 2 hour tutorial via Zoom. Held on Thursday 9th March at 7pm GMT, I will be showing how you can create your own veils.* In this class you will learn: how to make your own pattern how to alter a pattern what fabric to use (including supplier info) what trims to […]
Managing straw brim edges by Wayne Wichern
North American Millinery Group OnlineDescription: Learn to sew expert finishes on your brims. Many people find brim edges to be challenging and awkward, no more! Learn classic techniques (and a few tricks) to achieve consistent professional finishes. With a deeper understanding of your tools and materials, you can determine what will give you the best results. Learn sewn welt […]
Pleated Nautilus & Feather-Leaf and Wire Frame Cocktail Hat (part 1) with Leanne Fredrick
North American Millinery Group OnlineThe first part of the class, Leanne will focus on mastering folds and shaping them into beautiful nautilus and leaf. You may have some homework to do before joining following month second part of the class.
Vegan Feathers with Laura Whitlock
North American Millinery Group OnlineThere’s a growing mood in the hat-wearing community. Clients are increasingly expressing a preference for cruelty-free millinery. We tend to hear this most in concerns about the use of feathers. In this class, Laure will take birds out of the picture. We’ll focus on techniques to make beautiful plumage from cotton and synthetic textiles (not […]
Using straw braids for unique trims by Wayne Wichern
North American Millinery Group OnlineDescription: Create vintage-inspired and unique contemporary embellishments and trims using straw braid. You will fashion sashes, bows and ties, feathers, leaves, nuts and pods and learn to wire your materials for expert control of shape and line. Course outcomes: Learning to work with straw braids. Skills for sewing straw braids by hand or domestic sewing machine (not […]
Virtual Buntal Mats Techniques Workshop – 1/2 Day
Online Virtual ClassOnline Class with Jenny Roberts This course is aimed at: Those wanting to explore this innovative material and push the boundaries of its capabilities to create a truly unique design. The course will involve: Information on buntal mats and their uses How to prepare your buntal matt for use Learning how to form a buntal […]
Pleated Nautilus & Pleated Feather-Leaf and Wire Frame Cocktail Hat (part 2) with Leanne Fredrick
North American Millinery Group OnlineThe second part of this millinery class will be focused on making wire-frame for matching your ribbon creation and for forming the hat. Both classic styles (evoking Bes-Ben era) and modern styles can be achieved with this unique technique.
Dyeing and Sculpting Crinoline with Amy Fowler
North American Millinery Group OnlineCrinoline is an inexpensive material that has great sculptural properties. This two-day course will teach you how to transform everyday crinoline fabric by dyeing it into a new, custom range of colors and gradients. The first day of the course will be spent dyeing pieces of crinoline using a hot plate in a ventilated area. […]
Create a Boater or Pillbox with Diana Cavagnaro (ONLINE)
Online Mesa CollegeThis course is a study of millinery design through flat pattern making. Students design and construct hats by utilizing a pattern to create a variety of styles. This course is designed for students preparing for a career in the fashion industry, costume design or millinery, and any student interested in hat making.
All things veil: Bird cage veils, Cloud veils and Beading veiling with Jenny Roberts
Online Virtual ClassThis hands-on workshop uncovers the mystery of ‘Veiling.’ In this workshop you will learn how to create a bird cage veil, cloud veil trim and cut cloud trim as well as learn how to sew the veil and trims on to a small cocktail hat base and finish the veiling with beads. All these techniques […]
Dior’s Rose with Janet Linville
North American Millinery Group OnlineSumptuous folds of silk create this unique soft flower which is easy to scale up or down depending on your needs. Janet will share this technique similar to the one used in the 50-ties in Atelier Dior.