2026-06-29T05:54:47Z https://hatacademy.com/groups/group/feed?xn_auth=no&featured=1 tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-25:6485913:Group:247960 2018-09-25T06:31:18.996Z Hat Academy https://hatacademy.com/profile/34lggz7v21st2

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1 member<br> <p>While working as a theatrical milliner in London, Louise Macdonald fell in love with sinamay. With an ongoing passion for this economical material, Louise shares her techniques to manoeuvre the bias weave to create exclusive styling. Learn to make a fundamental sculpted bow and Bandeau based on a dome block.</p> <div> <div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% #fafafa; border: 2px solid #fafafa; padding: 2px; width: 350px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;"> <table width="350" border="0" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#F6F6F6"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="150" valign="top" bgcolor="#F9F9F9"> <p><strong>LESSON MODULES&nbsp;<br /> </strong>•&nbsp;Sinamay Preparation<br /> •&nbsp;Blocking a Bandeau<br /> •&nbsp;Perfect Finish<br /> •&nbsp;Bow Sculpting</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p></p> 2018-09-25T06:56:43Z tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-25:6485913:Group:248202 2018-09-25T06:32:07.894Z Hat Academy https://hatacademy.com/profile/34lggz7v21st2

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1 member<br> <p><span lang="EN-GB">Learn how to transform the sinamay fibres with colour combinations to create a close knit straw for larger signature bows that stay firmly in position. Master Milliner, Louise Macdonald shares all her proven methods to enable you to manipulate the straw to suit your styling for your hats or headpieces.</span></p> <div> <div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% #fafafa; border: 2px solid #fafafa; padding: 2px; width: 350px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;"> <table width="350" border="0" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#F6F6F6"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="150" valign="top" bgcolor="#F9F9F9"> <p><strong>LESSON MODULES&nbsp;<br /> </strong>•&nbsp;Manipulating Straw<br /> •&nbsp;Braid Styling<br /> •&nbsp;Straw Preparation <br /> •&nbsp;Double Bow Styling</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p></p> 2018-09-25T06:56:47Z tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-25:6485913:Group:248030 2018-09-25T06:32:41.833Z Hat Academy https://hatacademy.com/profile/34lggz7v21st2

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1 member<br> <p>Create a sinamay wrap for your button beret to produce a unique sculpted brim. You will learn how to remodel the straw without the necessity of a brim block by using your fingers and steam to sculpt. Your tutor, Louise Macdonald has included her pattern as a guideline to shaping with the option to add your design ideas.&nbsp;</p> <div> <div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% #fafafa; border: 2px solid #fafafa; padding: 2px; width: 350px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;"> <table width="350" border="0" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#F6F6F6"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="150" valign="top" bgcolor="#F9F9F9"> <p><strong>LESSON MODULES&nbsp;<br /> </strong>• Create Button Beret <br /> •&nbsp;Beret Finishing<br /> •&nbsp;Sculpt Wrap Brim<br /> •&nbsp;Styling &amp; attachment</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p></p> 2018-09-25T06:56:50Z tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-25:6485913:Group:248129 2018-09-25T06:33:14.703Z Hat Academy https://hatacademy.com/profile/34lggz7v21st2

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1 member<br> <p>Defy gravity by engineering dynamic trims that ascend elegantly with structured stability. Learn to use lightweight sinamay to successfully add volume to your hat or headpiece as you follow Louise’s detailed instructions.&nbsp;</p> <div> <div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% #fafafa; border: 2px solid #fafafa; padding: 2px; width: 350px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;"> <table width="350" border="0" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#F6F6F6"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="150" valign="top" bgcolor="#F9F9F9"> <p><strong>LESSON MODULES&nbsp;<br /> </strong>• Shaping with pattern<br /> • Steam sculpting <br /> • Wire Engineering<br /> • Attachment &amp; Lining</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p></p> 2018-09-25T06:56:55Z tag:hatacademy.com,2018-08-29:6485913:Group:245967 2018-08-29T03:12:04.930Z Hat Academy https://hatacademy.com/profile/34lggz7v21st2

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1 member<br> <p>Lina outlines techniques that will enable you to add texture and colour to a basic crinoline brim. Preparation involves making a pattern to help stabilise the crinoline into the desired brim shape, and how to work with the textile to complete the shaping.</p> <div> <div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% #fafafa; border: 2px solid #fafafa; padding: 2px; width: 350px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;"> <table width="350" border="0" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#F6F6F6"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="150" valign="top" bgcolor="#F9F9F9"> <p><strong>LESSON MODULES&nbsp;<br> </strong>• Crinoline Preparation<br> • Brim Layout <br> • Adding Texture<br> • Seal Brim Seam</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p></p> 2018-08-29T03:43:42Z