A great introduction for those interested in millinery; with easy to understand instructions and a variety of patterns for constructing different types of hats. mdash; Jefferson-Madison Regional Library SystemDesign the hat of your dreams with the guidance of an expert milliner. Jenny Pfanenstiel presents beautifully rendered; full-color tutorials that explain the basics of hat-making; from material selection to stitching and finishing. Seven designs; suitable for beginners as well as experienced hat makers; include cloche; cowboy; and straw-brimmed hats; as well as a variety of fascinators. Helpful suggestions range from how to measure your head and how to choose the style that best complements your face; to selecting feather flowers; hat pins; and other embellishments. Other tips cover setting up your work area and taking care of your hat. Loaded with hat trivia and anecdotes; The Making of a Milliner is also an excellent gift for craft enthusiasts; who are certain to delight in the process; tools; and fabrics of hat making.Jenny Pfanenstiel founded her company; Louisville; Kentuckys Formeacute; Millinery; in 2007; and has designed hats for Oprah Winfrey; Michelle Obama; Barbara Corcoran; and Regina Taylor. Jennys work has been featured in Vogue; Tatler; Country Living; Vigore; and Belle Armoire. She is the winner of the 2012 FGI Rising Star and both the 2009 and 2012 Hatty Awards.
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