Virtual Felt Crown and Trims – 1 day – Please Enquire

The course will involve:

• Blocking a felt crown shape using the traditional methods of hand blocking with pins and steam
• Learning how to wire and attach petersham ribbon
• Creating a felt flower, felt feathers and loop trims
• Learning how to attach the trims securely to the headpiece
• Professionally finishing your piece

Level – Aimed at students with some experience of blocking and sewing

You will need:

• 1 Felt Capeline (Fur/Wool) your choice
• 1 metre of cotton covered bendy millinery wire
• Petersham ribbon to match your felt colour
• Dressmakers pins
• Blocking pins
• Cotton sewing thread to match your felt colour
• PVA stiffener for the felt
• A piece of elastic approximately 2in wide and 14in long or longer
• Crown shaped wooden block of your choice
• Access to a steam iron or steamer
• Ruler and measuring tape
• Optional extras: Crimping shears. Rotary cutter. Cutting mat

You will leave with:

• A felt crown headpiece and matching trims