In this video Iām demonstrating how I wire a buckram hat shape by hand. You can apply this same method for any shape – not just a pillbox – and also any material such as felt. This is my preferred method, there is no right or wrong way ā just whatever works for you.
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Tools & Materials
- Thread (white or to match hat shape material) Needle (millinery needles)
- Thimble (I use a home-made leather one)
- Pencil/sharpie marker Pre-blocked and fully dried hat form on the block Mini clothes pegs Pliers/wire cutters Sewing gauge (or other ruler)
- Measuring tape Kitchen Scissors Bendy plastic (I’m using a bit of boning from an old corset)
- Millinery wire – 1mm Galvanised wire – 1.6mm Ferrule (to match the galvanised wire)
Suggested Suppliers
I like to shop around between all of these to see who has the best prices:
- Baxter Hart & Abraham
- Parkin Fabrics
- Petersham’s Millinery Supplies
- Macculloch & Wallis
- The Trimming Company
