Animation of crinoline is all about adding a creative touch of colour and texture to your headwear, under the direction of your tutor Lina Stein from Ireland. The couture finish of hand stitched binding together with the glimmering and translucent display, presents a captivating millinery creation.
Originally from Australia, Milliner Lina Stein has been based in Westport, Ireland for many years. For more than two decades she has been creating amazing hats and is recognized as a leading light in the international world of Millinery. Through the flamboyant and extravagant creations, her presence signals an explosive dynamic that is diverse and exposes her to new experiences, people and places.
WHAT YOU GET
• 2 creative online video lessons
• Unlimited lifetime access on any modern device
• Learn to make unique styled headwear
• Learn to make unique styled headwear
• 3+ hours of comprehensive video tuition
• Correspondence with tutor to answer lesson questions
• Correspondence with tutor to answer lesson questions
Crinolation Deluxe Course
LESSON PLAN
CRINOLATION FUNDAMENTALS
Lina outlines techniques that will enable you to add texture and colour to a basic crinoline brim. Preparation involves making a pattern to help stabilise the crinoline into the desired brim shape, and how to work with the textile to complete the shaping.
Lesson Modules:
• Crinoline Preparation • Brim Layout
• Adding Texture • Seal Brim Seam
Lesson Modules:
• Crinoline Preparation • Brim Layout
• Adding Texture • Seal Brim Seam
CRINOLATION STYLING
Learn the tricks to secure the brim with spring wire together with a fine bias bind to give your hat a couture finish. Attach to a crown and choose your preferred embellishment, then venture into several options with pleating, split and curl or a bridal styling.
Lesson Modules:
• Wiring Brim • Fine Binding
• Couture Hemming • Trim and Style
Lesson Modules:
• Wiring Brim • Fine Binding
• Couture Hemming • Trim and Style
VARIETY OF INSTRUCTION
Be inspired by millinery tuition that covers practical technical skills, creative techniques and industry knowledge.
UNLIMITED LESSON ACCESS
You have unlimited access to all your lessons so you can return to modules and recap on specific skills.
LESSON ASSISTANCE
Access online contact with your tutor for three months to ask lesson specific questions and feedback.
Crinolation Deluxe Course
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
Poupee - Cloth Head with free shipping.
Crinolation Deluxe Course
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
Poupee - Cloth Head with free shipping.
With over 50 years of hat making experience and decades of teaching millinery, Elaine Mergard’s mission is to help create the next generation of milliners by teaching techniques enabling each student to develop their unique creativity.