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Leather Boater Hats Course

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Regular price $115.00 AUD

DESCRIPTION

Capture Sophie's passion for leather in your own millinery styling as you learn new techniques for modern materials. Complement your headwear by embellishing your hat with a blossom of creative leather flowers. Achieve an impeccable finish to your Leather Boater under the direction of Australia Milliner Sophie Allport, whose clients regularly top Fashion On The Field awards.

TUTOR

For Sophie Allport, millinery started out as an incredibly fun hobby and quickly turned into a rewarding career. From simple beginnings in rural Queensland to customers winning cars and sashes regularly both nationally and internationally. She has developed a deep passion for craftsmanship and quality materials and love using luxurious materials like leather, parisissal and tinalak straw. 


Sophie believes it is absolutely incredible that milliners have the ability to turn humble material into works of art that share a little bit about us with the world and have the potential to take on a new life on the wearers head.

SUPPLIES

Suggested Supplies:

🧵 Materials
• Nappa Leather
• Thermoplastic - Fosshape 300
• Millinery Wire - 19 Gauge
• Florist Wire - 24 Gauge
• Stretch Velvet Ribbon
🛠️ Tools
• Boater Brim & Crown hat block  
• Quick-Dry Glue - UHU  
• PVA Glue  
• Handheld Steamer  
• Sewing Kit  

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WHAT YOU GET

• 2 creative on-demand lessons
• 3+ hours of comprehensive video tuition
• PDF Worksheet & Pattern
• Live Q&A session with your tutor


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WHAT YOU GET

• 2 creative on-demand lessons
• 3+ hours of comprehensive video tuition
• PDF Worksheet & Pattern
• Live Q&A session with your tutor

LESSON PLAN

Learn the detailed techniques to block and support your leather on a thermoplastic foundation to ensure an immaculate finished result. Achieve a smooth and perfect surface under Sophie's instruction that your customers will admire.

Lesson Modules:
• Leather Preparation • Thermoplastic Foundation
• Blocking Leather • Covering Brim

Sophie teaches you how complete your hat with a unique flower trim that you can discreetly attach to the hat, while adding height to the design. Learn creative embellishment options to add your personal style to your own headwear.

Lesson Modules:
• Covering Crown • Crown Banding
• Prepare Leather Flower • Shaping Flowers

Join Us Live – Dec 10

Designed to enhance your learning experience with the course, this live Q&A session with Sophie Allport allows you to receive feedback and watch related demonstrations. If you’re unable to attend the live session, you can still participate by submitting your questions online.

Lesson Modules:
• Focus: Tailored Pillbox • Tutor Talk: Ask Sophie
• Hat Academy Hotline • Open Discussion


LEARN IN YOUR OWN TIME
Return to lesson modules if you need to review specific skills.
VARIETY OF INSTRUCTION
Be inspired by technical skills, creative techniques and industry knowledge.
PASSIONATE TUTOR
With professional experience, your tutor provides practical millinery knowhow.

LEARN IN YOUR OWN TIME
Return to lesson modules if you need to review specific skills.


VARIETY OF INSTRUCTION
Be inspired by technical skills, creative techniques and industry knowledge.


PASSIONATE TUTOR
With professional experience, your tutor provides practical millinery knowhow.

Purchase Options:

Standalone course only.
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Learn with Studio+
Unlock this course — and so much more.


DESCRIPTION

Capture Sophie's passion for leather in your own millinery styling as you learn new techniques for modern materials. Complement your headwear by embellishing your hat with a blossom of creative leather flowers. Achieve an impeccable finish to your Leather Boater under the direction of Australia Milliner Sophie Allport, whose clients regularly top Fashion On The Field awards.

TUTOR

For Sophie Allport, millinery started out as an incredibly fun hobby and quickly turned into a rewarding career. From simple beginnings in rural Queensland to customers winning cars and sashes regularly both nationally and internationally. She has developed a deep passion for craftsmanship and quality materials and love using luxurious materials like leather, parisissal and tinalak straw. 


Sophie believes it is absolutely incredible that milliners have the ability to turn humble material into works of art that share a little bit about us with the world and have the potential to take on a new life on the wearers head.

SUPPLIES

Suggested Supplies:

🧵 Materials
• Nappa Leather
• Thermoplastic - Fosshape 300
• Millinery Wire - 19 Gauge
• Florist Wire - 24 Gauge
• Stretch Velvet Ribbon
🛠️ Tools
• Boater Brim & Crown hat block  
• Quick-Dry Glue - UHU  
• PVA Glue  
• Handheld Steamer  
• Sewing Kit  

✂️ Looking for materials? » Discounted supplies