Custom Crown with Tracy Chaplin

Learn how to block a crown in Sinamay Straw and then customise it to any size and design to complement your hat design.

This technique is very useful as it will allow you to create custom bases for your fascinator or hat.

Course Content

Cutting Sinamay
Blocking Sinamay
Polishing Techniques
Customizing
Wiring
Sewing Techniques
Bias binding

Material list

1/2 metre of Sinamay (approximately)
Cotton covered wire 19 gauge
Sellotape / Scotch tape
Baking paper

Tools and Equipment

Scissors
Dome crown block and stand
Iron
Wire cutters