
DESCRIPTION
Create a pleated Jinsin saucer hat using simple materials—with no hat block required. Taught by beloved favourite tutor Catherine Ellen, you’ll learn essential techniques including wirework and tailored finishing, to design striking millinery with versatile trimming options for your future creations.
SUPPLIES
🧵 Materials
• Up to 1 metre of Jinsin
• Up to 1 metre of spring wire
• 1 wire joiner
• Edging material of your choice:
Petersham ribbon
Decorative braid
Patent leather strip
• Button base or headband for attachment (based on preferred placement)
🛠️ Tools
• Sewing machine (or hand sewing needle if preferred)
• Craft glue
• Chalk marker
• Paper scissors
• Long pins
• Plastic sheeting (to protect your workspace)
• Steam source (an iron is sufficient)
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Live Q&A with your tutor
• Lesson Recording Replay
• Printable PDF worksheet
📅 SCHEDULE
Live on October 8, 8 AM (AEST)
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90 Minutes
Replay until: Nov 8

MEET YOUR TUTOR
MEET YOUR TUTOR
Renowned for her technical finesse and artistic vision, Catherine has nurtured the millinery community through education, exhibitions, and international collaboration, helping bring contemporary hat-making to a wider audience.
Jinsin Saucer Lesson
Creative skills await.