Working with Parisisal

Working with Parisisal

Discover the magic of working with Parisisal as you learn to transform this extraordinary material into fabulous headpieces.

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Working with Parisisal
  • Parisisal Wired Bows Live Lesson
    Parisisal Wired Bows Live Lesson
    5 items

    Parisisal Wired Bows Live Lesson

    5 items

    Add a touch of grace that holds its shape. Millinery.Info podcast host Lauren J Ritchie, known for her contemporary trims, shares how to wire and sculpt parisisal bows. These are the subtle finishing touches that make your designs feel balanced and just a little bit magical. Last day to watch re...

  • Couture Parisisal Course
    Couture Parisisal Course
    4 items

    Couture Parisisal Course

    4 items

    Parisisal is a quality fibre with a close weave that results in exquisite millinery creations. Trained by Stephen Jones in the 80's, your award winning tutor Liza Stedman, unlocks the technical secrets of working with parisisal to produce a perfect couture finish for your headwear. Create a strik...

  • Parisisal Introduction
    48:43
    Parisisal Introduction

    Parisisal Introduction

    The bias weave of the lightweight fine Parisisal Straw allows it to shape onto a block readily. Learn how to ensure a smooth finish that has strength and stability.

    LESSON PLAN: Block crown and Brim separately or all in one | Techniques to finish the brim edge

  • Sculpted Millinery Course
    Sculpted Millinery Course
    3 items

    Sculpted Millinery Course

    3 items

    Expand your creative design skills in millinery by exploring freeform sculpting methods under the direction of Sydney Milliner, Jane Stoddart. These techniques will make this dramatic style a favourite with your clients. Parisisal straw, buntal straws and crinoline each offer their own unique tex...

  • Cocktail Hats
    1:08:17
    Cocktail Hats

    Cocktail Hats

    Block foundation straw and cover a button shape with silk and other fabrics or use sinamay and sculpture with parisisal creating a different appeal.

    LESSON PLAN: Cocktail Foundation | Wire and cover | Trimming and Lining | Sculpturing

  • Fashioned Straw Flowers
    1:13:30
    Fashioned Straw Flowers

    Fashioned Straw Flowers

    Amongst the new sinamay straw roses and lilies we create a large sculptured Parisisal rose. The larger flowers will lend themselves to be the dominant feature of your trim or fascinator. Learn to add wire stems to the daisies so you can give the trim a three-dimensional effect.
    Patterns: https://...

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