INTRODUCTION

I have been creating hats since 1993 when I studied millinery at TAFE in NSW.
I'm now specialising in facinators for brides, the wedding party and race wear. I make silk lillies with feathers on a comb as well as many varieties of feathered fascinators for brides.  I also make french flowers which are hand made silk flowers, for example roses, camellias and lillies.
   
  Facinators out of crinolene with feathers, net, and tuille, in various sizes, colours and styles are also one of my specialities.
   
I'm Constantly inspired to search for exciting new ways of varying my designs. My hats all have a distinct quality and are all unique, much time and effort is put into the choice of fabrics and construction methods for each individual hat.
I find rare pieces of fabric and trimmings, including antique lace and Contemporary fabrics to create one off designer pieces.
   
HATS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
  I also provide made to order, made to measure hats of your choice, including: Hats for races, evening wear, weddings, beach wear, winter hats, and children's winter hats.
   
I am inspired by a love of old world charm and nostalgic yesteryear. I love the charm and quality of fashion in the 20's and draw my inspiration from early 20thC fashion styles and features. e.g. hand made flower trims and ribbon work.
   
I use a lot of natural fibres, pure cottons, linens and silk. In winter I find polar fleece to be a very wearable, washable, versatile fabric that makes up well in a wide range of styles. I use banana fibre called "sinamay", which I block into large brimmed fancy race hats or wedding hats.
   
   

Jeanmarie

2003