Basic Millinery: The Sinamay Bow
About this workshop
Learn the basics of millinery and and working with Sinamay with milliner Becky-Jane Fortin.
Sinamay is a popular hat-making foundation fabric, woven from processed abaca stalks – a type of banana native to the Philippines. Abaca fibre is stronger than silk or cotton and can last for over 100 years.In this full-day workshop, you will learn essential millinery techniques including edge rolling and folding, bias cutting, covering a headband, manipulating and steaming Sinamay, and invisible stitching.
You will apply these skills to fashion a variety of decorative bows to be attached to headbands to create an variety of stylish headpieces.
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and will appeal to skilled sewers interested in expanding their skills, fashionistas, costumiers, those interested in vintage fashion.
At the end of the workshop, you will take your completed headpieces home with you.
Essential information
Required skill level
No previous experience required
What do I need to bring?
Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen.
Clothing guidelines
Workshop appropriate - closed toe shoes, hair tied back, no hanging jewellery, no baggy or flowing clothing.
Maximum class size
Small class size – max 8 participants
What is included
All instruction, tools and materials provided
You will learn
You will learn essential millinery techniques including edge rolling and folding, bias cutting, covering a headband, manipulating and steaming Sinamay, and invisible stitching.
Morning tea/lunch info
A lunch break and morning tea break are included with morning tea provided
