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3 Reasons You might want to Take up the Art of Millinery

Bethune Hudson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:28:24 +0000

3 reasons why you should take up the Art of millinery and draw out your creative flair whilst designing a hat for that special occassion. Why not give it a try?

“Simplybybethune’s” Sinamay Tutorial

Bethune Hudson — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:18:53 +0000

Many students have enquired about how to use sinamay as a trimming. Here is a tutorial video on how to use sinamay and sharing a few ideas for you to build upon. I do hope you enjoy and let me know if there are any trimmings you would like to see how it is done.

How To Hat Making Courses with Bethune Matthews

Bethune Hudson — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:43:43 +0000

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.

Read: *How to* Hat Making Courses with Bethune Matthews

Linda Brately Designs after hands on Millinery Workshops

Bethune Hudson — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:43:27 +0000

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.

Aretha Franklin’s Inauguration Hat

Bethune Hudson — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:09:28 +0000

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.

Welcome 2009 what do you have in store?

Bethune Hudson — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:39:44 +0000

2009 is here New Year greetings to you all. I have welcomed it with a New focus, and new start. How about you? Its time to let your positive vibes flow through and look at achieving or trying out new things.

This year I am looking at connecting with some past students to see how they are doing so watch …

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Reviving The Lost Art of Millinery

Bethune Hudson — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:24:49 +0000

Do you know you have a creative flair inside you! why not explore millinery in a fun, friendly workshop with a hands on tutor. This can be a start of a new career….