Using Silk For Hat Making

Silk, a natural fibre which has always been highly prized for its beauty, can be dyed and shaped very effectively. There are many different types of silk, including organza and dupioni, which are commonly used in millinery and flower making.

Projects, E-magazines and Articles About Silk

  • Project

    Boater with Bounce

    Learn traditional plaiting techniques from expert straw plaiter and author Veronica Main MBE.

  • Project

    No-Tool Organza Flowers

    Make gorgeous, hand-shaped organza flowers without the use of any flower making tools.

  • Poke Bonnet Frame

    Project

    Poke Bonnet

    Make a fabric-covered 19th-century style lined poke bonnet.

  • How to Line a Hat - Gathered Hat Lining

    Project

    Gathered Hat Lining

  • Metallic Headband

    Project

    Metallic Headband

    Create a custom metallic headband with decorative foil and organza.

  • Silk Lotus Flower

    Project

    Silk Lotus Flower

    Make a hand-painted lotus flower using lightweight silk and acid-free dye.

  • HATalk Issue 172 - July 2020

    HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 172 – July 2020

  • HATalk Issue 169

    HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 169 – April 2020

  • Blocked Hat Lining

    Project

    Blocked Hat Lining

    Block a perfectly fitting silk hat lining to put inside your crown.

  • Organza Tea Roses

    Project

    Organza Tea Roses

    These delicate silk organza tea roses are a great starter project for those new to millinery flower making.

  • Shoulder Length Veil

    Project

    Shoulder Length Veil

    Use silk organza to make a two-tiered, shoulder length bridal veil.

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 154 – January 2019

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 153 – December 2018

  • Project

    Silk Abaca Leaves

    Create realistic silk abaca leaves with flower making tools.

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 146 – May 2018

  • HATalk e-magazine Issue 139 (October 2017) - Cover by Anne Tomlin

    HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 139 – October 2017

  • HATalk e-magazine Issue 130 - January 2017. Cover hat by Maor Zabar. Issue includes a Petersham trim tutorial.

    HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 130 – January 2017

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 116 – November 2015

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 114 – September 2015

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 105 – December 2014

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 103 – October 2014

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 98 – May 2014

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 97 – April 2014

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 96 – March 2014

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 83 – February 2013

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 78 – September 2012

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 71 – February 2012

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 70 – January 2012

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 63 – June 2011

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 62 – May 2011

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 47 – February 2010

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 25 – April 2008

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 15 – June 2007

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 11 – February 2007

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 10 – January 2007

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 7 – October 2006

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 6 – September 2006

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