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.