Hat Making Project

Feather Hatband

Make an on trend hatband by trimming and shaping feather scraps.

Hat Making Project

Feather Hatband

Make an on trend hatband by trimming and shaping feather scraps.

Projects / Feather Hatband

Project Overview

Got a stash of small feathers and don’t know what to do with them? In this tutorial, Martine from Martine Henry Millinery demonstrates how to use hackle feathers to make a stylish trim for a trilby or a fedora. These hatbands are perfect for an autumn or winter race meet!

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What You Need

  • Selection of small feathers (5” hackle feathers were used here)
  • Petersham Ribbon (1” used here)
  • Iron
  • All-purpose clear glue (e.g. UHU)
  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread
  • Pins
  • Finished hat

Project Overview

Got a stash of small feathers and don’t know what to do with them? In this tutorial, Martine from Martine Henry Millinery demonstrates how to use hackle feathers to make a stylish trim for a trilby or a fedora. These hatbands are perfect for an autumn or winter race meet!

Category:

What You Need

  • Selection of small feathers (5” hackle feathers were used here)
  • Petersham Ribbon (1” used here)
  • Iron
  • All-purpose clear glue (e.g. UHU)
  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread
  • Pins
  • Finished hat

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