For those intrigued by the art of millinery, this book serves as an excellent introduction, offering easily comprehensible instructions and a diverse array of patterns for crafting various hat styles. Jenny Pfanenstiel, an expert milliner, provides beautifully illustrated, full-color tutorials that cover the fundamentals of hat-making, from material selection to stitching and finishing. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned hat makers, the book features seven designs, including cloche, cowboy, and straw-brimmed hats, along with an assortment of fascinators.
Jenny shares valuable insights, ranging from measuring your head and selecting styles that complement your face shape to choosing embellishments like feather flowers and hat pins. The book also provides practical tips on setting up your work area and caring for your finished hat. Laden with hat trivia and engaging anecdotes, ‘The Making of a Milliner’ is an ideal gift for craft enthusiasts who will find joy in the intricate process, tools, and fabrics involved in hat making.
Jenny Pfanenstiel, the founder of Formé Millinery in Louisville, Kentucky, brings her expertise to the forefront. Her designs have adorned the heads of notable figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Barbara Corcoran, and Regina Taylor. Featured in prestigious publications like Vogue, Tatler, Country Living, Vigore, and Belle Armoire, Jenny is the recipient of the 2012 FGI Rising Star and both the 2009 and 2012 Hatty Awards.
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