Vintage Inspiration

Here are four vintage inspired pieces made from silk and velvet, all on wide toothed combs so you do need to position them in the right place to get the best look, I also put them on head bands.
Some ladies just don't like the feel of a headband and so a lesson or two before leaving the shop gives them a guide for positioning. (I even take a quick picture on their phone sometimes as then they have a record too.)
Each of these could be worn a.m. or p.m. it would just depend on your outfit.
With so many vintage styled parties at the moment I make sure I have lots of styles ready to buy in the shop. Pop in and try some on if you live close enough.!

Take a brim and a crown

When you make a hat by hand each part is blocked separately.
This is where you dampen the material then steam and stretch it gently over a hat block (mould)
When dry and removed it is then cut to the desired shape.
The brim is worked on by adding brim reed around the edge to keep it's shape and stop it flopping, then this is covered with fabric.
Here you sew so that the stitches can not be seen.Tricky stuff.
Petersham ribbon is sewn to the head size around the inside of the crown and the label added.
Next attention is turned to the crown this is the part that wraps around the head the top is called the tip.
A lining is made to fit inside the hat then the brim and crown are joined together.
Now you create a band to cover your workings and add the trim. Simple.!
This hat is a very simple design as the suit it will be worn with looked better without too much detail.