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May
Straw
Bonnet-Making Workshop
Course Description
Here is a special opportunity
to learn how to make your own authentically constructed and decorated
straw bonnet using patterns and techniques that are found in period
manuals, fashion magazines and on historic bonnets from the early 19th
century.
You will learn the basic techniques
of how to make and trim a sewn straw bonnet. Starting with the
ready-made plait (braided straw), you will learn how to sew it into
the bonnet shape; how to stiffen, wire and finish the bonnet blank and
finally; how to line and decorate your finished bonnet.
Small class size (6 minimum
and 10 maximum) provides ample time for individual attention.
You will also have access to an extensive library of reference material.
When?
May 24-25, 2008 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Where?
Fort Wellington, Prescott, ON
How Much?
Registration fee $87.50
Kit fee - to be determined
but is expected
to be about $45-50
Kit includes:
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Pattern
based on one of the
three styles below. If you don't see the style you want, contact Ruth
ruthmills@ruthmills.com
to discuss it.
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Straw plait
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Thread and needles
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Wire
and other miscellaneous supplies
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Ideas for trimming
You will need a basic sewing kit and the decorative embellishments to
customize your creation.
Registration procedure:
1. Email
ruthmills@ruthmills.com
to have your name officially put on the list and indicate how you will
be paying. Include your daytime and evening phone numbers for
confirmation of details.
2. Send a cheque* made out to “Ruth Mills, Milliner” to:
Ruth Mills Enterprises Inc
717 Mud Creek Crescent
Ottawa (Gloucester), ON
K1V 1W3
Registration fee is non-refundable after Friday, May 16/08 but it is
transferable. However, those on waiting list have priority.
* Registration is also payable by VISA but a $3.00 fee must be applied.
DO NOT send your VISA number in an email. VISA registration will
be done by phone.
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