Tuesday, December 15, 2009

fascinators

i was recently informed that the name for these little millinery pieces is fascinator!

all of my fascinators start with either a sinamay or buckram base
that i cut using a small cup for my pattern,
and then wire to keep their shape and structure.
i then hand sew the feathers and other objects to the base using a strong silamide thread,

and add an elastic to hold it in place while being worn, kind of like a headband.









Thursday, June 25, 2009

the following millinery pieces were made for an annual event
known as tribal revolution.
they are highly influence by steampunk culture, and my own soirée into the fantastical world of clock parts, gears, and tiny sprockets and springs. i sometimes think i get more enjoyment from pulling apart the various watches, clock guts, and jewelry bits that i have collected over the years, than i do from constructing the items like the ones on this page. regardless, the intensity of applying so many tiny objects to a bit of confection that adorns the head, is one of the most satisfying projects i've had the pleasure to undertake. please feel free to contact me if you want to know more.






black and white fan spray,
worn by christina from zafira dance company









black and white fan spray,
worn by maria from zafira dance company










computer chip and twirled peacock feathers,
worn by rolan on his own hat









red leather perch hat and lace edged jacket,
worn by olivia from zafira dance company









small round piece with sinamay, vintage watch face and gears,
worn by brian on his own hat









detail of small round from above








gold leather perch hat with hand dyed ostrich feathers and vintage buckle,
worn by a very randy ned









straw perch with chinese ornamental braiding detail and vintage feather spray,
worn by wendy from blue lotus tribe









large round hair piece with hand sculpted sinamay shapes,
and jacket with silk applique and pewter buttons,
worn by koren









black velvet perch with black and white fan spray,
razor screen, and vintage jeweled brooch,
worn by sarabi