DIY Millinery

Its a joy and a pleasure to catch up with students to see how they are doing, and Barbara Holland has begun her journey of making elegant, sumptuous hat designs for clients.

Block/Hat Shape

Her striking purple sinamay hat sports an upturn brim and a sloping crown, which is a favourite of many ladies. The silhouette shape itself adorns any garment and any ladies stance improves quite quickly as she enters any venue.

Did you ever wonder how hats were made? Linda Brately did, and to answer her question she went on a hands on 5 day millinery workshop with Bethune Matthews and obtained the skills to make hats for clients and set up her own business. Her designs have inspired others to give it a try. Read more »

The passion of making hats is being revived, why not join me on a journey of fun, creative expression in the art of millinery. In my hands on 2-5 day workshop come and taste the hat making techniques available for you. Rachel Skinner fell in love with hat making from her first lesson you can to. Read more »

Three Milliners are spotlighted and their creations critiqued

Phillip Treacy is a much talked about milliner from London.

I am always intrigued with his designs both on and off the catwalk. His work being admired by all who are passionate about hats as a well established and well known milliner of the present, Phillip Treacy is a milliner of influence in the fashion & millinery industry. Read more »

Aretha’s bow hat is making a come back, worn prominently at the front so all can admire, and also matching her outfit sends out the message its great to look good. What an opportunity to learn how to make a hat similar in one of my workshops. Why not join me. Read more »