Hat Making Project
Biot Feather Bird
A novel way to use up leftover feathers, these little birds make a perfect hat trim or can be attached directly to a hair band.
Hat Making Project
Biot Feather Bird
A novel way to use up leftover feathers, these little birds make a perfect hat trim or can be attached directly to a hair band.
Projects / Biot Feather Bird
Project Overview
When we found this darling feather bird project by Lynn McMasters from Out of Portrait, we knew we had to share it with you.
Lynn, who is an expert at historical costume reproductions, came across the vintage feather bird on the right years ago and recently decided to recreate it. Her experimentation led to the lovely lavender creation on the left.
A novel way to use up some of the leftover feathers hanging around your millinery studio, these delicate little biot feather birds make a perfect hat trim or can be attached directly to a hair band.
As always, remember to check with your supplier to make sure that your feathers have been ethically sourced. You can learn about the chequered history of millinery and the plume trade, as well as how to ensure that you are working with feathers in a sustainable way, in HATalk Issue 138.
Category: Fascinators, Trimmings
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What You Need
- 2 x 11.5cm (41/2“) biot feathers
- 10 x 4cm (11/2“) biot feathers
- 3 x 4cm (11/2“) goose shoulder feathers
- Fabric Covered Millinery Wire
- Floral Tape (to match feathers)
- Craft Glue (ie Beacon’s Fabric Tac or 3 in 1 Glue)
- Scissors
- Sticky Label Paper
- Spray Contact Cement (NOT low tack spray glue)
Project Overview
When we found this darling feather bird project by Lynn McMasters from Out of Portrait, we knew we had to share it with you.
Lynn, who is an expert at historical costume reproductions, came across the vintage feather bird on the right years ago and recently decided to recreate it. Her experimentation led to the lovely lavender creation on the left.
A novel way to use up some of the leftover feathers hanging around your millinery studio, these delicate little biot feather birds make a perfect hat trim or can be attached directly to a hair band.
As always, remember to check with your supplier to make sure that your feathers have been ethically sourced. You can learn about the chequered history of millinery and the plume trade, as well as how to ensure that you are working with feathers in a sustainable way, in HATalk Issue 138.
Category: Fascinators, Trimmings
What You Need
- 2 x 11.5cm (41/2“) biot feathers
- 10 x 4cm (11/2“) biot feathers
- 3 x 4cm (11/2“) goose shoulder feathers
- Fabric Covered Millinery Wire
- Floral Tape (to match feathers)
- Craft Glue (ie Beacon’s Fabric Tac or 3 in 1 Glue)
- Scissors
- Sticky Label Paper
- Spray Contact Cement (NOT low tack spray glue)
Get Full Access
HATalk Subscribers – sign in below to view the full instructions for this project.
Not a Subscriber yet? Sign up to begin your free trial and get instant access to all of our hat making projects and e-magazines.
