Millinery Apprenticeship
I worked part-time for 18 months at Hat Therapy in Hebden Bridge, a small shop and atelier on the high street that designs, makes, sources and sells unique hats and accessories. I trained alongside the owner, Chrissie King, a warm and generous person who encouraged me to be creative as well as think practically about selling the designs.
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| Shaping is done by hand, which is tricky but leads to great shapes |
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| Once the felt has been given a few days to dry, it can be removed from the block and the shape is set. |
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| Small bulldog clips are so much easier than pins and prevent any holes in the delicate fabric |
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| Pinning a brim to the block |
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| The brim and crown are attached and finished |
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| Bead embroidery on the crown |
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| Attaching the bias silk to the brim using the life saving bulldog clips with the machine |
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| Then the brim is attached |  |
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| 2 adorable sinamay cloches with hand-made roses |
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| I called this the Dior At Tiffany's hat. Divine. |
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| When you live in Yorkshire, waterproofing accessories isn't a luxury. And who doesn't want to look fabulous as they're being washed away? |
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| Killer silk clutch... pret-a-porter! |
