Feathers have always been a popular choice for trimming hats and fascinators, but more and more hat wearers are looking for eco-friendly and sustainable options. If you have a client who wants a vegan hat that contains no animal or bird by-products, fabric feathers can be a good trimming alternative.

These fabric feathers are simple to make and are completely vegan – no birds required! This tutorial was written by Rachel Warrilow, founder of British millinery label Warrillow. Rachel is committed to making the fashion industry more sustainable, one hat at a time. Once you’ve mastered her fabric feather technique, you can experiment with different materials, shapes and sizes to create your own unique faux-feathers.

Category: Trimmings

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