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Who wore what and how at Princess Eugenie’s 2018 Royal wedding. There were some stunning hats on display, and some… well… not so good. Find out how to find your perfect hat to match your outfit with London Milliner Ilona Ames.

How do hats transform an outfit? Lets looks through Catherine, The Princess of Wales’ millinery and see how coats & dresses look with & without hats. We will go through style lines and colour pairings, picking up on what details to match your hat to.

Fashion faux-pas or brilliant style evolution? London milliner Ilona Ames goes through Meghan Markle the Duchess of Sussex’s hat collection. What hats were successful – & how could the ugly hats have been improved?

Download the pattern to sew along here: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/perfect-day-picture-hat/ Making sewn hats from a millinery perspective. London Milliner Ilona Ames takes you through how to make a sewn picture style hat with a six-part crown and a floppy brim. Learn all about the professional way to make a sewn hat – it’s easier than you think! This hat is based on Barbie’s perfect day beach hat – but you will get tips and ideas for variations on how to alter the pattern to produce any design you want.