FAQs

1. What is the difference between your hats and a store-bought hat?
2. What kind of materials do you use?
3. How long does it take to get my hat?
4. I have an idea for a hat. Do you do custom work?
5. I want to learn how to make hats. Is it hard?
6. Is it true that same people just "don't have a face for hats"?

What is the difference between your hats and a store-bought hat?

Your hat will be custom designed to fit your head size in the color and style of your choice. My hats are not stamped out on an assembly-line mold. My hats are hand-blocked, hand-stitched and hand-adorned.... all true couture.

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What kind of materials do you use?

I use only the finest materials selected from supply houses across the country and some from Europe. I use only the finest quality felt and velour, superior quality straws and sinemays and top of the line buckram and wiring for my bases. I hand select the veiling, flowers, feathers or trimming that finishes the hat.

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How long does it take to get my hat?

Depending on the style and type of hat, a couture hat can take approximately two weeks. I will try to accommodate special and rush orders. As I make new items, I will send you pictures.

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I have an idea for a hat. Do you do custom work?

Yes. I can create a hat for you based on an idea or a picture . I can fashion a hat for you using a fabric or an accessory. If you can imagine it, I can design it. Contact me with you needs, and I will work with you towards satisfactory results. A non-refundable deposit is required on all custom hat orders.

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I want to learn how to make hats. Is it hard?

Learning to make hats is not as hard as one might imagine, but it does take time, patience and practice. I teach the European art of couture - all hand-construction. Once you learn the basics, you can adapt these techniques to develop your own individual style . See the "Learn to Make Hats" page for upcoming classes.

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Is it true that same people just "don't have a face for hats"?

I disagree. One just needs to find the style that compliments the face shape. I have included some suggestions in my "Selecting a Hat" section. Another good practice would be to try on many hats and discover if a particular style keeps "popping up". A millinery designer can help suggest combinations of crowns and brims to show the world you do indeed "have a face for hats".

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