Burlesque Womens Institute

Thrilby · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:57 pm Post subject: Recent purchases

For all of you remotely interested in hats (and now that I know how to put them on here) here are some pictures of some items I recently treated myself too. Very Happy

I haven't received them yet, so these are the listing photos!

For everyone else - I apologise! Embarassed

Feather and netting hats

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Thrilby · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject:

Pill boxes and other I can't remember the names of!!

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Thrilby · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:01 am Post subject:

Same as above - can't wait to actually see these

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Thrilby · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:05 am Post subject:

And something for the next, next project (after the wire framed hat) (Ruby - I saw these and thought of you!)

That's it - sorry for the picture overload!
xoxo
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Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay · Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 195 Location: London

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Hats galore! My mum has a collection of over thirty that I used to love playing dress up with (what am I saying used to!) My favourite was a black velvet pill pox hat with a bow on the side Smile

Only started making my own the past couple of months so looks like I have a long way to catch you up!

Very pretty - next up - the modelling pictures! Oodles of fun trying them on when they arrive no doubt! x
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Thrilby · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:02 am Post subject:

I am so glad that there is someone else who loves them as much as I do!!
My mum loves it when we go out - if we end up in a shop that sells hats whe is in stitches as I will try on the most outragous thing going and pose!! Trouble is I suit most types of hats!

I've not been making mine for much longer than you, I want to start making hats usuing the vintage techniques. I recently came across a few original books on eBay as well - they are as prosed as my hats.

I can't wait to try them on - only trouble is they are being delivered to my work address to malke sure they arrive, so I will be able to chack them and have a look, but will have to wait until I get home to try them on properly!
I will post pictures as soon as I can!
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Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay · Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 195 Location: London

You could always sneak off into the toilets with them... Though with that many you'd probably have to make quite a few trips! Smile

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Dorothy · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 596 Location: London

Zowie!! they are gorgeous!! Very Happy

definetly more pics when they arrive please!!

I love vintage hats...i have bought one or two pieces on ebay but now due to my course i`m expected to make my own Shocked

...i`lll let you know how i get on..i want to do a felt mini mad hatter next...

Next term we are being taught how to make felt and silk flowers and trimmings so if you want i can post any tips i glean-but you two dames seem pretty much clued up already !

i also start Theatrical Millinery text term-bonnets!! v.v. excited!
p.s. we have a cheap supply source at college so if you need any wire...they only charge us a couple of quid for it....also can get hat stiffener too...

xxx
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Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay · Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 195 Location: London

Ooh - theatrical millinery sounds fab! I'm starting a theatre make-up course in January Smile

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Ruby Rose · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject:

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek I know where you live, if I come knocking do not let me in !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Embarassed

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Thrilby · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject:

No - I shall just show you though the window Ruby!! Smile

Dorothy, I may have to take you up on that offer of that wire and stiffener. let me work out what I need first and I shall be in touch!
I am hoping to start making them myself as well - these are for inspiration as well as generally looking fabulous around my room - although I may need to put up some more shelves....... Confused

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Dorothy · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 596 Location: London

Thrilby · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks

Oh, yeah I'll wear them. usually when I go out, but I am thinking that my new years resolution should be to be brave and start to wear them every day to work etc
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Dorothy · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 596 Location: London

go girl!

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Katrina Orchid · Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 564 Location: Oxford, UK

For all you smart perfectly-manicured milleners. I found a few vintage hat feathers and bows etc on ebay. I thought you may be interested.
http://attr-search.ebay.co.uk/hat...aobfmtsZinsifQQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZ