Large Brim Panama Hat Repair

I recently had a client distraught over the state of her large brim panama straw hat. I managed to repair it for her, as the breakage was near the edge of the brim I ended up having to take the smallest amount off the the very edge and by  binding the edge gave her hat a new lease of life, ONE VERY happy customer.

How To Make a Small Fascinator Shape

Cover the shape with your fabric, making the back seam nice and straight, add your trim, here I have draped fabric over the shape into a gather and topped with a top-stitched bow.

Wire the edge, making sure to overlap the wire.

 Remove the shape once it is dry and cut the excess off, 

make sure the cut is straight.

 Start with pulling some Paris Net (or Buckram) over a small shape, I add a top layer of fine cotton to help smooth out the texture of the Paris Net which is important if you are planning on covering with fine fabric.

Millinery and Hat Making Classes

The latest classes have just been announced and you can see the dates here

Having a bit of a rest now.....spring racing is over

Millinery Classes intensive BOOK EARLY

You asked for it so here it is !

weekend intensive millinery classes

Last Millinery Classes for 2012

M I L L I N E R Y  C L A S S E S

M O D E L  M I L L I N E R Y

Come and join our friendly team in Julie's large light filled studio in Prahran. Learn how to make hats to a couture level with like minded people - from the expert ! We guarantee you will enjoy the hand making process and you will be able to expand your knowledge of hand making hats and special trims. Discover the 'how to' if you are a beginner. You will expect to make at least one hat (summer or winter) or perhaps you are a student looking to create a special piece for your folio? Some of the smaller items and tools that you need will be supplied or available at a small charge. Materials could add $100 to the class cost depending on the requirements for your design. Use any material you like to make a hat Julie will know the best way to put it together.

SATURDAY 16th June 10am - 2pm

starts 16th June till 14th July - 5 weeks

**last** classes for this year, next class 2013

please book early

$485.00 (+ gst) $533.50 for 5 weeks

casual $143.00 (incl gst) per Saturday (past students only)

Please note that places are very limited as one on one attention is provided by Julie and her assistant and so no more than 5 students, please phone to book 03 9525 2456 or email using our contact page. Casual Saturday class needs to be booked in on above number and can only be attended by previous millinery students of Julie Fleming Melbourne.

      BOOK HERE

      please book early to avoid disappointment
  call us to book 03 9525 2456 or

      use our contact form to ask a question
 - payment required 10 days prior to secure your booking

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latest class June 16th 2012

  (Hat above from the fabulous Galliano)

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Making Tiny Straw Bow

I am making tiny little bow out of straw this is a trim on a summer straw I am just finishing. I love this sort of understated small trim as it sets the hat apart from the ordinary. This is a pari sisol straw in palest mint and I have trimmed with Italian straw off cuts in natural on the edge and around the crown.

New Millinery Classes **second** session open now !

Come and join our friendly team in Julie's large light filled studio in Hawksburn. Learn how to make hats to a couture level with like minded people - from the expert ! We guarantee you will enjoy the hand making process and you will be able to expand your knowledge of hand making hats and special trims. Discover the 'how to' if you are a beginner. You will expect to make at least one hat (summer or winter) or perhaps you are a student looking to create a special piece for your folio? Some of the smaller items and tools that you need will be supplied or available at a small charge. Materials could add $100 to the class cost depending on the requirements for your design.

**new** second session starts 12th May - 9th June

please book early

$485.00 for 5 weeks

Please note that places are very limited as one on one attention is provided by Julie and her assistant and so no more than 5 students, please phone to book 03 9525 2456 or email using our contact page.

      BOOK HERE

      please book early to avoid disappointment call us to book 03 9525 2456 or

      use our contact form to ask a question - payment required 10 days prior to

      secure your booking

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next class April or **May** 2012

Millinery Classes

M I L L I N E R Y C L A S S E S

M O D E L M I L L I N E R Y

Come and join our friendly team in Julie's large light filled studio in Hawksburn. Learn how to make hats to a couture level with like minded people - from the expert ! We guarantee you will enjoy the hand making process and you will be able to expand your knowledge of hand making hats and special trims. Discover the 'how to' if you are a beginner. You will expect to make at least one hat (summer or winter) or perhaps you are a student looking to create a special piece for your folio? Some of the smaller items and tools that you need will be supplied or available at a small charge. Materials could add $100 to the class cost depending on the requirements for your design. Use any material you like to make a hat Julie will know the best way to put it together.

SATURDAY 28th April 10am - 2pm

starts April - 28th till 26th May

please book early

$485.00 for 5 weeks

Please note that places are very limited as one on one attention is provided by Julie and her assistant and so no more than 5 students, please phone to book 03 9525 2456 or email using our contact page. above photo Vogue 1944

Hat Making Classes

Hat Making Classes just announced for March next year - I know its early but the classes fill quickly and I promised to let everyone know the dates.......SATURDAY 10th March 10am - 2pm
starts March 10th till 14th April for 5 weeks missing 7th April due to Easter.

more details on the website

Above Louise and Louisa modeling their own creations made during the August classes.

Winter Bow Hat

we LOVE dress up time, Keva wears style I have just finished, 'Winter Bow Hat' in black wool felt with contrast stitching, look here for more photo's...have also just made in customers own (silk) fabric....top photo.......stunning.

City Slicker Cap

Cuter than cute, this is the latest mini cap I have created 'Baby Do You Love Me' just finished and ready to roll ! $169.00

Just finished and in time for the winter weather 'City Slicker Cap' in wool felt with shiny trim and the most perfect little bow trim $189.00

Most Interesting......!

Come and join our friendly MILLINERY CLASSES in Julie's large light filled studio in Hawksburn. Learn how to make hats with like minded people - from the expert ! We guarantee you will enjoy the hand making process and you will be able to expand your knowledge of hand making hats and special trims. Discover the 'how to' if you are a beginner. You will expect to make at least one hat (summer or winter) or perhaps you are a student looking to create a special piece for your folio? Some of the smaller items and tools that you need will be supplied or available at a small charge. Materials could add $100 to the class cost depending on the requirements for your design. Use any material you like to make a hat Julie will know the best way to put it together.

DO IT !

WEDNESDAY 4th MAY 4pm - 8pm

starts May - 4th (for 5 weeks) till 1st June

$485.00 for 5 weeks

Millinery Classes

we are starting to take booking for our popular millinery classes learn to make a 'model' hat completely by hand

WEDNESDAY 2nd 6pm - 10pm

starting March - 2nd till 30th March

SATURDAY 5th 10am - 2pm

starting March - 5th till 2nd April

10% discount if booked before 15th February ! BOOK HERE
come and have fun while learning the fine art of millinery - we guarantee you will enjoy your time and meet new friends.

Fairy Fingers

Have just used my 'fairy fingers' to make this beautiful biscuit coloured straw up - have made for a stylist so am hoping that I have some nicer than average photo's of the finished product to show you in the near future. But in the mean time for all the milliners craving a look at something new...this straw is monumentally hard to come by now. I have a little stack of these beautiful vintage pari buntels and couldn't resist trimming in the exact same colour Italian (Milan) straw for the crown and the edge. This very delicate and slightly brittle straw required my 'fairy fingers' which was taught to me in London at Philip Somerville all those years ago !