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Pillboxes

Discover & Learn • 1h 17m

Using classic millinery techniques create pillboxes as a contemporary headpiece by adorning with intriguing trims and alluring veiling. Master how to cover your foundation using fabric perfectly.

LESSON PLAN: Pillbox Foundation | Wire and cover | Create a pattern from the block | Attach trims and lining

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