Archive for January, 2012

If I had a dollar for every Hat Block and Hat Shaper in the world that was sitting in a closet, or under the bed, being totally useless, I would probably be very well off. This is why I have written a digital download book giving step by step instructions complete with 120 photographs to [...]

Sometimes a simple thing will make me design a hat and this time it was a pin (broach) my daughter handed me along with other items to add to my hats and fascinators. This old style gold toned motor made me think of a motoring hat but with modern flare, so I made this unique [...]

Spring and summer are just around the corner and that means Easter, Mother’s Day and Weddings to think about. This would be a perfect piece for bridesmaid and I can make them in a color of your choice. If you love to feel pretty in pink, then this piece is your style. I have always [...]

You may think pillbox hats have gone out of style but Retro is back! If you like pillboxes hats and are not sure how to wear one, then the answer is simple. It is all about your style. This pillbox hat is oval in shape and can be worn straight or slightly cocked to one [...]

Once again it was time to make a Pan Am inspired pillbox hat. When I designed this hat last fall I did not expect it to be such a big hit, but hit it was. I have enjoyed making them both for individuals and for stage productions and hope that each hat I make is [...]

It doesn’t take much to inspire me to design a new hat and a few days ago I was watching a Whoopi Goldberg rerun movie and noticed the shape of the hat she was wearing and knew I would design my own version of this hat. Pillbox hats look good on any shape faces and [...]

Sometimes I like to break out of the box and get a little wild with my designs. This pillbox hat was inspired by a pair of shoes my daughter bought and of course they inspired many images in my head of hats that would become part of the shoes character. I am sure she wasn’t [...]

This round Pillbox hat spells out the word Romance with the beautiful pink satin and gorgeous black beaded lace motifs. I wanted to make a romantic hat that could be worn for any occasion, hence I named it Valentine. Whatever you hair style, long or short, a round pillbox hat is the perfect accessory to [...]

If there was one style of hat that I would tell a woman to keep in her closet, it would be a classic round pillbox hat. It is the most glamorous style that will make you feel like a movie star, and will work for any occasion when you need to wear a hat. This [...]

I am constantly surprised at women who state that they cannot wear hats due to the shape of their face. The truth is, they don’t know anything about hats and fear them so that it is easier to say that they are not hat people. If you watch any retro show, or the new show [...]