Plum Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 A friend went on a hat making day with groupon and I was so impressed with her felt hat, we have booked a workshop. I'm aiming for the embarrassing mil look. Has anyone else tried millinery? It looks such fun all those feathers and bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'm aiming for the embarrassing mil look. Not tried it as I am craftily challenged, but I imagine it would be great fun. I am still traumatised about 40 years later when my Mum used to wear a fake fur hat a la Dr Zhivago but I used to wish she would just look like everybody else, ie hatless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 My mum learnt hat making many moons ago, I think with a WI workshop. She made some spectacular creations which she wore proudly until at one wedding my (grown up) brother asked her why she had a spider on her head, I don't think she made any more after that. I actually felt rather sorry for her as she was rather good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Aw I'm sure I'll get worse comments than that. Clip your brother round the ear and give her some encouragement I'm planning on slipping a couple of girls feathers into my creation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Oooo make a top hat Plum! Or one of those mini Lady Gaga ones! Throw in some feathers, diamantes & big jewels... & I'll be wishing I was on the course too! Have a great time. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Now that would embarrass my son at his wedding It's tempting though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 There is a course in hat making at the WI Denman College. ( google Denman College craft courses) I met the tutor when I was there on another course last year and she said she'd taken it up as it was the only craft she could find that could make her self-sufficient. She now makes her living making hats and teaching others how to do it. A friend went on one of her courses ( not at Denman) and loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Yes you must make one and wear it to the next chickeny thing - with feathers of course. Berets will always remind me of "listen to me ver careflee I shall say zis only wurnce". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'll send it to you in the Easter swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 ooh la laaaaa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 eeeek going millinering tomorrow. So excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Piccies when you've done it. Oooh just thinking Robin Hood with the feathers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 eeeek going millinering tomorrow. So excited. Have a nice time.....sounds fun..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 What a day, just got back! wow I've been moulding and steaming and pressing and twirling and all sorts. Just sorting out photos. We were treated to a Danish and drink when we got there, yummy buffet lunch and then cream tea later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Eat your heart out Robin Hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 My two friends and their amazing creations and yours truly Flipping photobucket it used to be so easy to resize and save where you wanted I do apologise. Can anyone remember the size to resize to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Wow amazing creations. I love what you have made & would also love a go. However I haven't got a reason to ever wear a hat like that I'd get away with a bowler hat or top hat round here made of felt. But wearing a wedding hat is a fair few years off considering my niece & nephew are only 4 & 2 years old. I like how you have all chosen hats that suit you very well. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Fabby! Now you need a wedding to show it off. Or the races! So much better than Robin Hood's hat! Well done indeeeeeeeeeeeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Plum you look amazing Most excellent hats - now where are you all going to show them off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Lovely hats mmmmm what you do brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks, I wore it round the office at work this morning, looks lovely with my nurses uniform. I have my son's wedding in June (in Nottingham Koojie) so that's the main occasion, it matches my dress. I think I'll have to go to Ladies Day next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Brilliant idea - gosh - not long to go now. Congratulations to him and his fiancee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
