Thursday, September 4, 2008

Speaking of hats...

As I was, yesterday....



I dug these out to show you a few snippets from my folio.

Note on construction for millinery/sewing enthusiasts: These are all cut-and-sew hats, made of fabric, pvc and mesh - no chemical stiffeners used. There's just interfacing in some of them, others are made with rigid fabrics. The shaping is all in the patternmaking.
...and I'm sorry but the patterns for THESE babies will be a LOOOOONNNNG time coming. (Well if these simple sunhat instructions are anything to judge by...)
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14 comments:

  1. KirrilySeptember 4, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    Where's an icon for me fainting? WOW!

    Kinda lost for words!

    (BTW thanks for being the only person who reads and comments on my blog! I feel much less like I'm talking to myself if at least one person reads!)

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  2. mériSeptember 4, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Gosh!!! Are they all made by you???
    All GORGEOUS!

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  3. NikkiSeptember 4, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    Ummm... yep. It's what I used to do for a living.

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  4. BellgirlSeptember 5, 2008 at 6:08 AM

    Hwoooooor! I _do_ like a fab hat! Looking forward to the patterns.

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  5. LieslSeptember 5, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    They are exquisite!

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  6. RachaelSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    They are brilliant - you really are very talented.

    As a young girl I went through a stage of wanting to be a milliner! But sadly not a lot of opportunitites to learn such a skill growing up in rural Tasmania. Plus I don't think a town of 500 was ready for such impressive headgear...

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  7. LouiseSeptember 5, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    Wow - you are completely amazing!! I LOVE them all!

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  8. Melanie Gray AugustinSeptember 6, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    Wow! They are fabulous! I especially love the red one! You are full of surprises!

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  9. LizzieJaneSeptember 6, 2008 at 2:21 AM

    I simply adore hats and these are amazing, how talented you are.

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  10. MichelleSeptember 6, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    absolutley love the hats...
    i studied millinery for 2 years and i will admit i don't do any hats anymore...your hats are really professional and a real credit to you...great blog will add you to my favorites...

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  11. mayalunaSeptember 7, 2008 at 4:17 AM

    Nikki,
    I just discovered you today and am thrilled. Your hats are pure artistry and I've loved scrolling through you're previous posts. You have a wonderful voice through your blog and I'll be adding you to my favorites. I seem to be really drawn to creative Australian bloggers. must be something in the water...so much creativity!!

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  12. SarahSeptember 7, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    super superb millinery skills shinning here!! hard to pick a favourite, they are all just exquisite!

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  13. Cathy {tinniegirl}September 7, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    The red one is my favourite too. Really stunning.

    I'll definitely look out for you as I'm cruising Thornbury on my new bike. Hopefully we'll cross paths some time.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 2:08 AM

    WOW! What more can I say?!

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I LOVE to read your comments and they brighten my day. I can't respond unless your profile has an email address attached, though... And some days I simply don't have time to respond.... but I respond in a telepathic sort of way to each and every comment.
xxx Nikki