Did you Miss Us?? Come to our studio in Westmont, IL (near OakBrook Mall) Wednesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm or Sign-up for one of our creative art classes offered over a variety of different weekday, evening and weekend options. Click here to go to our website That's one of our interns, Mary Beth, at the loom!! That's her handwoven (double weave) plaid fabric next to her and her red handwoven poncho on the dress form (woven when she was still in high school)
Take a sick day tomorrow and join us here in Westmont, IL (Treat your mother!!!) We've still got space available.
Hat Making: Blocking Straw into a Hat
Instructor: Jenny Pfanenstiel of Forme Millinery
Students will learn the different types of
straw for blocking and how they are best used. They will learn how to wet and
steam the straw to form it over a hat block to make a shape of a hat. The crown
and a brim will be blocked separately, then hand sewn together. The hat will be
finished with wiring on the brim, a sweat band in the crown and embellished as
desired. Students will walk away with a beautiful spring or winter hat that they
can wear with pride. All hat bodies, hat forms, rope and wiring will be provided. Students are
to bring embellishments and a sewing kit that includes needles, thread, pins,
scissors, thimble, elastic, hammer, nails, tacks, pliers, a variety of thread
colors, a spray bottle for water and a towel.
Prerequisite: Students must know how to hand sew.Phone us at 630.963.9573 to register Date: May 10 & 11, 2013 Meets: Friday & Saturday,
10am to 3pm (ish) (1/2 hour lunch break) Fee: $295 (includes materials)
