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D02 - SILK ABACA TEXTURE AND BLOSSOM

2014-07-10T06:30:48.019Z

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The Vibrancy of the silk abaca colours reflects the underwater world of the Australian Great Barrier Reef.

Learn from Amanda as she ventures into the sweeping ruffle trims and floral impact of all you can create in Silk Abaca. Three different flower types are taught in this lesson – petalled flowers, autumn flowers and fantastic frangipanis.

Each can be used as a complete headpiece or as a feature on your hat or fascinator.

DELUXE LESSON MODULES
• Creating ruffle trims
• Petaled flowers
• Autumn flowers
• Fantastic Frangipanis

D03 - SILK ABACA BOWS AND BRAIDING

2014-07-10T07:06:46.916Z

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Discover braiding techniques with colourful silk abaca combinations. Add a new dimension to your headwear with this textured trim or use as a complete headband.

Learn to construct wire frames to style individual shapes. The next stage is to learn how to braid over these frames. Amanda shares all her unique techniques in this lesson to add dramatic styling and colour to your headpiece for the next Race Day, Fashions on the Field Event.

DELUXE LESSON MODULES
• Bountiful bows
• Braiding basics
• Wire frame construction
• Braiding over wire

HATS FOR DOLLS OR BEARS

2020-12-17T00:38:54.898Z

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Hats For Dolls Or Bears

Veiled Brim Perchers

2020-09-30T07:56:52.289Z

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Veiled Brim Perchers

Leather Boater Hats

2020-07-30T04:32:06.740Z

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Leather Boater Hats

Buntal Trims

2020-05-08T04:34:56.437Z

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https://shop.hatacademy.com/products/buntal-trims-deluxe-course

Saucer Buntal Hats

2020-04-13T04:02:10.174Z

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Classic Buntal Brims

2020-02-14T08:02:28.849Z

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D58 - BESPOKE BOWS

2018-09-25T06:32:07.894Z

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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.

LESSON MODULES
• Manipulating Straw
• Braid Styling
• Straw Preparation
• Double Bow Styling

D60 - ELEVATED TRIMMING

2018-09-25T06:33:14.703Z

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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.

LESSON MODULES
• Shaping with pattern
• Steam sculpting
• Wire Engineering
• Attachment & Lining

D59 - SCULPTED BRIM

2018-09-25T06:32:41.833Z

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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.

LESSON MODULES
• Create Button Beret
• Beret Finishing
• Sculpt Wrap Brim
• Styling & attachment

D57 - SINAMAY ESSENTIALS

2018-09-25T06:31:18.996Z

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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.

LESSON MODULES
• Sinamay Preparation
• Blocking a Bandeau
• Perfect Finish
• Bow Sculpting

D56 - CRINOLATION STYLING

2018-08-29T03:14:23.241Z

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Learn the tricks to secure the brim with spring wire together with a fine bias bind to give your hat a couture finish. Attach to a crown and choose your preferred embellishment, then venture into several options with pleating, split and curl or a bridal styling.

LESSON MODULES
• Wiring Brim
• Fine Binding
• Couture Hemming
• Trim and Style

D55 - CRINOLATION FUNDAMENTALS

2018-08-29T03:12:04.930Z

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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.

LESSON MODULES
• Crinoline Preparation
• Brim Layout
• Adding Texture
• Seal Brim Seam

D54 - DESIGN WITH PARISISAL

2018-07-26T02:44:30.924Z

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Covering your foundation smoothly and with no puckering is essential. This procedure is taught in great detail for a perfect result before you venture into various origami systems. Attaching to a base or band is outlined to ensure stability on the head according to the shape you add to give your unique look. The result is elegant simplicity.

LESSON MODULES
• Capeline Preparation
• Wire Support
• Double Layer
• Trim Sculpting

D53 - PARISISAL FUNDAMENTALS

2018-07-26T02:43:43.347Z

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By understanding how Parisisal is woven you will then know how to maximize the line of the straw for a perfect finish. The vital steps of preparation are the key as Liza manipulates the natural fibre to shape and sculpt successfully. Learn how to give a sculptural impact to your headwear with a supported contour together with combined straw colours.

LESSON MODULES
• Firm Foundation
• Cut & Block Pari
• Pattern Shaping
• Double Sculpting

D52 - ORIGAMI SCULPTING

2018-05-17T02:01:33.394Z

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LESSON MODULES
• Double Cover
• Fold Procedures
• Pleating Attachment
• Twist And Shape

D51 - ORIGAMI FUNDAMENTALS

2018-05-17T02:00:35.590Z

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Transform a flat piece of buckram and fabric into a cocktail hat in one simple procedure. Origami techniques are taught by your tutor, Irish Master Milliner Lina Stein to give you creative options for your headwear styling.

LESSON MODULES
• Instant Block And Cover
• Smooth Perfection
• Wiring Technique
• Origami Basics

D49 - SCULPTING PARISISAL

2018-04-06T00:34:07.957Z

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Learning to freeform parisisal straw gives you the chance to express the artist within using your designers eye. Discover a time efficient method that brings individuality to each style you make without the necessity of hat blocks.

LESSON MODULES
• Understanding Pari
• Create Base
• Sculpting Capeline
• Sculpting Hood

D50 - SCULPTING CRIN AND BUNTAL MATS

2018-04-06T00:34:34.711Z

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Sculpting with the bias weave of crinoline and buntal straw mats is a simple way to make dramatic headwear. Learn detailed hand stitching instructions on how to prepare textiles to ensure your sculpted styling is secure and stable. Each piece has a uniqueness as you discover how easy it is to free shape each material.

LESSON MODULES
• Crin Fundamentals
• Crin Styling
• Buntal Mats Fundamentals
• Buntal Sculpting