Millinery

Level 1

Introduction to Millinery
Getting to know the equipment
Parts of a hat
Fabrics
How to measure for making hats
Preparing hat blocks

Buckram and Leno

Block a basic small crown
Uses and variety or crowns
Wire and cover small crown
Block a full crown for draped hat
Finish and line small crown
Cover draped hat
Linings for full crown
Finishing draped hat
Unblocked hat shapes
Cut and wire a two piece crown
Cover and line a two piece crown
Blocking and covering a brim
Adding a brim to a crown

Bows and Fabric Roses
Folding and joining ribbon bows
Making a fabric bow
Create simple fabric roses and leaves

Fascinators and Simple Bridal
Working with wired flowers and crinoline
Create your own fascinator

Level 2

Hats Through The Ages
A brief look at hats and how they have changed

Felt Hats
Prepare and block a felt crown
Making felt flowers
Cut a ways and fill ins
Wiring and finishing felt brim
Blocking a brim
Join and finish felt hat

Stitched Hats
Fabrics and backings
Making patterns for brimmed hat
Cut and back your hat
Assemble and line

Beret
Recognize the different styles
Pattern for berets
Make a beret of your choice

Straw Hats and Braids
Joining and creating hats with straw braids
Blocking the crown
Wiring edges and cut outs
Blocking a brim
Assemble and finish

Course Duration:

10 weeks, one day or night per week , 2 hours per class

Times:

Thursday evening 6pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-12pm

Cost:

$484