Millinery Design 1 – weekly
Austin Community College 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TXThis course provides an introduction to basic millinery materials, tools and techniques, as well as common styles, design and fit guidelines. Students will design and complete 2 fascinators and 1 hat in this class, and will learn the skills necessary to make their own sinamay fascinator bases, as well as both blocked and framed buckram […]
Sinamay Twist Headband
MilliStarr OnlineIn this 3.5 hour class, students will learn how to work with sinamay straw on the bias, roll its edges for a fray-free finish, and drape and twist it over a simple hat block to create a stylish headband. Several draping techniques will be demonstrated including basic twist, sailors knot and braid. This turban-inspired headband was […]
Sinamay Twist Headband – Online
MilliStarr OnlineIn this 3.5 hour class, students will learn how to work with sinamay straw on the bias, roll its edges for a fray-free finish, and drape and twist it over a simple hat block to create a stylish headband. Several draping techniques will be demonstrated including basic twist, sailors knot and braid. This turban-inspired headband was […]
Millinery Wire Headbands & Supports – Online
MilliStarr OnlineBy request! In this 3 hr mini class, students will learn how to measure and shape millinery wire to create headbands and supports for smaller millinery designs. They will create four styles ~ Headband, Figure 8, Claw and Prongs ~ and understand how to customize them to fit clients. These four styles can be used to securely and comfortably attach a variety of […]
Perfecting Brim Edges: Felts – Online
MilliStarr OnlineIn this two-day workshop, students will learn techniques for neatly finishing brim edges for felt hats. Students will need to block 3 felt hats with brims prior to class. I highly recommend working with smaller brims, 3" or smaller in width so that you'll have less sewing to do. We will meet for 1.5 hours […]
Blocked Veiling on a Fascinator – Online
MilliStarr OnlineIn this 3.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to measure, cut and sew veiling, then steam and shape it over a veiling block so that it will drape beautifully rather than droop sadly around the head. Students may work with Russian, French or English veiling. This is a technique-based course (as opposed to project-based) so you will be working […]
Perfecting Brim Edges: Straws – Online
MilliStarr OnlineIn this two-day workshop, students will learn techniques for neatly finishing brim edges for straw hats. Students will need to block 3 straw hats with brims prior to class. You will need one panama or parasisal; one sisal, parasisal or toyo, and one sinamay. I highly recommend working with smaller brims, 3" or smaller in width, on the sisal […]
Gathered Veiling on a Headband – Online
MilliStarr Onlinehttp://www.toddwhite.org In this 3.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to measure a client's head for a custom veil then cut and drape millinery veiling to create a gorgeous veil on a headband. Students may work with Russian, French, English, or honeycomb veiling. I will demonstrate how to embellish your veiling with crystals and chenille dots. This is a technique-based course (as opposed […]
Blocked Veiling on a Fascinator – Online
MilliStarr OnlineIn this 3.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to measure, cut and sew veiling, then steam and shape it over a veiling block so that it will drape beautifully rather than droop sadly around the head. Students may work with Russian, French or English veiling. Zoom. Learn how to measure, cut and sew veiling, then steam and shape it over a […]