#sinamay

[k-for-days]

Hat finished. I’m so in love with these delicate little flowers! #marypoppinscosplay #marypoppins #edwardian #jollyholiday #millinery #sinamay #hatmaking #paperflowers #irishcosplay #irishcosplayer #ilikebighatsandicannotlie https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiJJalj5oK/?igshid=1o0kfdjpwhg7h

[treasures-and-beauty]

Kaitlyn plum purple sinamay pillbox hat by Nigel Rayment for Gold Coast Couture

[professorpski]

The Finished Outfit, Definitely Whimsical

It turns out there are beautiful gardens next to the Supreme Court building in DC, and the top picture of my finished outfit was taken there. You cannot see how gracefully the skirt hangs because the wind was blowing wildly. I feared losing even this little half hat. There is also a beautiful play of shimmering color in this skirt when I walk. I think it is the prettiest thing I now own and hope there are more such dinners in my future. Justice Sonia Sotomayor gave me my award, but only the court photographer could take pictures of the ceremony, so I am waiting for those.

I also give you close-ups of the hat. I explained how I made the simple flowers in yesterday’s blog, and now you can see their placement, and then the curls of sinamay that I added for a little height. The sinamay is a 3″ strip cut on the bias, folded in the middle, then the two edges folded to the middle leaving a 1/8″ gap so the edges do not quite meet. The whole thing is flattened, all this done by hand, then you can pull as needed to shape it around the edge of a hat, or just whirl it and tack it to itself. Sinamay is made to play with.

My sinamay was from Judith M. Millinery, and also thanks to Judith who once told me during a workshop, “Do what works!” which is excellent advice when you are designing a hat, and thanks to Laura Hubka, master milliner, who taught me both felt blocking and sinamay hat making. BTW, if you are itching to learn hatmaking, and it is tons of fun, Judith M. Millinery offers 1-, 2-, and 3-day seminars to make all kinds of hats, bringing in talented teachers like Laura. I realized I never said that the fabric was bought years ago from FabricMartFabrics which has a wide range of closeout fabrics.

[k-for-days]

Starting Mary Poppins at the top! I like to use this tin to block the crowns of my sinamay hats - cheaper than a wooden block and the 21.5cm diameter gives a perfect size to fit over wigs. The crown of Mary’s hat is slightly domed, so I used a small plate to add the shape and covered it with a towel to soften the edges. Delighted with how it turned out! #marypoppinscosplay #marypoppins #edwardian #jollyholiday #millinery #sinamay #hatmaking #irishcosplay #irishcosplayer #ilikebighatsandicannotlie https://www.instagram.com/p/BwhLXC8jIgW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13xb3w2qs88cn

[k-for-days]

What am I going to do with my life now that I’m finished with my Marilyn Monroe cosplay? Revisit an old flame, apparently… I made my Eliza Doolittle costume in 2015, and I way over-engineered the hat. I made it with buckram, yards of wire, flannelette mulling, cotton sateen (what was I thinking??) and silk, so it’s much too heavy to properly stay at the rakish angle required for this over-the-top look. I’m going to remake the brim in beautiful Taaslang-grade sinamay to lighten the load and make Eliza con-ready again. 

[livingmylife2023]

Rsslyn Top Quality Bridal Sinamay Fascinator Lady Philippines Sinamay Hat with Feathers

FRIENDLY REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO WAIT. I am straightforward, I do not like to be demanded when

[portfolioblogleah]

[nocturnecurio]

So I think she is finished 🤩I decided not to add the mini tombstones 🪦 and went with orchids and a white ceramic skull 💀 bead instead. Going to let it dry while I decide whether to permanently attach it to a headband or make a loop attachment underneath so the wearer can switch between using a hair clip and headband. Whatcha think 💭 Should be ready to list for sale in a day or two in my #Etsyshop #NocturneCurio or you can DM me for purchase info or to request a custom fascinator all your own! 💀 ☠️ 💀 #sinamay #fascinator #minihat #millinery #halloween #gothic #fallfashion #victorian #gothicstyle #gothicstyle #etsy #etsyshop #nocturnecurio #workinprogress #handmade #black #blackfeathers #skulls #bones #skullgirls #teaparty #wilmingtonnc (at Nocturne Curio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZ9h8PlTDN/?utm_medium=tumblr