I still have my grandmother's black velvet pillbox hat. It's almost 70 years old because she's wearing it in a pix taken at her son's wedding on Christmas Day 1954. I've always wanted to make a reproduction. Now I know ALL the how to's. Thanks!
I think the veiling gives is another era option. Very 50's on its own. My mum had several! I'm 72 and remember all her clothes of that time, she always had a hat to match, much like the pillbox you've made, without the veil. LOVE!
I just adore every single pillbox in this video! Thank you so much. How I miss the elegance which has given way to ripped jeans, tattoos and non-existing blouses.
Ilona, you give such clear instructions in this video, and it's helped me make my first hat! I'm loving millinery so far, and I think you've introduced me to a wonderful new hobby! favourite2023
Hi Illona! A bit late to this one, but thanks for the excellent information! Kind of an odd comment but I really like the music you chose for this video!
I already use combs in my pillbox hats, but would like to know more about the tabs that you use on the sides of yours. Where can I find them? I am in the US. Could I substitute pipe cleaner loops? The side combs are difficult to use, thus my hats tend to sit a bit cattywampus on my poor, scratched head. I am about to hem a vintage boucle skirt, and want to make a domed pillbox hat from the off cuts...mayhap even a clutch purse. I do enjoy your informative videos! Oh, could I use muslin instead of dumet? Impossible to find in Western North Carolina. Thank you!
Thanks Ilona, I'm starting to make hats and you are of great help. Buckram is the material I would like to work with but the art of hats is a world there are so many possibilities. Can I know how many cm in circumference did you make these 5 pillboxes? thank you and thank you again for the time you dedicate to us, you are unique.
Hi Alice, I am so glad you are interested in making hats! 😊 I recommend that you find whatever size suits you by playing around with cardboard mock-ups. If you'd like more help with your millinery journey, please consider joining my patreon for more content. I will be able to answer more technical questions through there. www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
Where are your links to your patreon acct? Thankyou for not repeating obvious steps...i love construction videos of vintage fashion etc, but get unnecessarily long. What youve done is focus of tips for tricky bits - the tape over the ends of the comb was genius - and a "how did I not think of that myself " moment!!! Well done video! I started off in milinery doing Victorian hats and bonnets about 15 years ago - and i was addictted! And altho I specialise in Victorian, Im making more 20th C ones now for events where I can wear them. All my life Ive adored hats and worn them even when theyre not fashionable, but even fancy headbands make great substitutes.
Hello Roxann, here is a link to my Patron: www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery Thank you for your lovely comment - I had exactly the same reaction to the tape on the comb when another millinery showed it to me! Victorian hats are so lovely - they are definitely on my "to make" list! 😊
Hi Kristen, I like to wear velvet hats all year round - lighter colours in the summer, and deeper jewel tones in the winter. Velvet dresses I only wear in Autumn/winter.
Hello Emmanuella, You can make these pillboxes using any measurements you like. I encourage you to play around with mock-ups and find the sizes that work best for you. If you would like more help on your millinery journey have a look at my Patreon. I offer personalised written feedback on your hat projects and video calls to discuss your next steps. www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
Hello Racheal, You can make these pillboxes using any measurements you like. I encourage you to play around with mock-ups and find the sizes that work best for you. If you would like more help on your millinery journey have a look at my Patreon. I offer personalised written feedback on your hat projects and video calls to discuss your next steps. www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
I still have my grandmother's black velvet pillbox hat. It's almost 70 years old because she's wearing it in a pix taken at her son's wedding on Christmas Day 1954. I've always wanted to make a reproduction. Now I know ALL the how to's. Thanks!
I think the veiling gives is another era option. Very 50's on its own. My mum had several! I'm 72 and remember all her clothes of that time, she always had a hat to match, much like the pillbox you've made, without the veil. LOVE!
I made a domed pillbox hat from leftover fabric taken when I shortened a skirt. Thank you for your tutorials!
Pillboxes are so pretty and versatile.
Love your nails, love your videos! Thank you for posting :)
YOU ARE A PRO. I LOVE EVERYTHING
I just adore every single pillbox in this video! Thank you so much. How I miss the elegance which has given way to ripped jeans, tattoos and non-existing blouses.
Хвала ютюбу , он подсунул мне вас. Восторг и восхищение. Радуйте нас вашими шляпками.
Здравствуйте Татьяна! Я очень рада что вы нашли меня 😊 я надеюсь вы подпишитесь - новые видео выходят каждое воскресенье 🔔
Thanks for a lovely video, and I think you can never have to much veiling.
Hello Mia, Thank you 😊. I'm still unsure about the veiling myself - but I like to push myself to experiment 😅
Love the veil on the 1st hat.
Very good details! I appreciate your great teaching skills!!
#favourite 2023so many useful techniques on this so helpful thank you.
I love the veiling, it just makes it more formal I feel. I love your channel!
I started watching your videos before bed. They relax me and make me sleep better! Thank you for them, Ilona!
I love your nails!
i love these hats!!❤ THANK YOU!!!
Love the veiling x
Ilona, you give such clear instructions in this video, and it's helped me make my first hat! I'm loving millinery so far, and I think you've introduced me to a wonderful new hobby! favourite2023
Love the veiling.
I can’t wait to do this! Thank you for inspiration!
You are so welcome!
Thank you!! I love the option of changing the trimming with veiling, bows, flowers or plain.
Brilliant tutorial! Thanks so much for posting.
Beautiful video Ilona
Hello Bernice! Thank you 😊
Thank you! Great video and hats, would love to make such too! Good job!
Hi Illona! A bit late to this one, but thanks for the excellent information! Kind of an odd comment but I really like the music you chose for this video!
Hi Michal! Thank you! Not an odd comment at all 😊 I was trying out some new music in this video and I was wondering if anyone would notice ✨
Thank you for this video
Beautiful hats 🧡
Thank you! 😊
Magnifico muy bien explicado
I already use combs in my pillbox hats, but would like to know more about the tabs that you use on the sides of yours. Where can I find them? I am in the US. Could I substitute pipe cleaner loops? The side combs are difficult to use, thus my hats tend to sit a bit cattywampus on my poor, scratched head. I am about to hem a vintage boucle skirt, and want to make a domed pillbox hat from the off cuts...mayhap even a clutch purse. I do enjoy your informative videos! Oh, could I use muslin instead of dumet? Impossible to find in Western North Carolina. Thank you!
Thank you very much for sharing! Got to try it! ❤️
Hello Nataliya! Thank you so much! I hope you do try these 😊
I have heard of Fascinators being worn in Britain. Have you ever made any?
I think the veiling makes the hat, rather than a crown. :)
No net on the 1st. My favourite the one with pleats and handmade rose
Do you have a tutorial for a Boleyn style?
🎉awesome, thank you
Thanks Ilona, I'm starting to make hats and you are of great help. Buckram is the material I would like to work with but the art of hats is a world there are so many possibilities. Can I know how many cm in circumference did you make these 5 pillboxes? thank you and thank you again for the time you dedicate to us, you are unique.
Hi Alice, I am so glad you are interested in making hats! 😊 I recommend that you find whatever size suits you by playing around with cardboard mock-ups. If you'd like more help with your millinery journey, please consider joining my patreon for more content. I will be able to answer more technical questions through there.
www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
Thanks llona, you teach so well.
Where are your links to your patreon acct? Thankyou for not repeating obvious steps...i love construction videos of vintage fashion etc, but get unnecessarily long. What youve done is focus of tips for tricky bits - the tape over the ends of the comb was genius - and a "how did I not think of that myself " moment!!! Well done video! I started off in milinery doing Victorian hats and bonnets about 15 years ago - and i was addictted! And altho I specialise in Victorian, Im making more 20th C ones now for events where I can wear them. All my life Ive adored hats and worn them even when theyre not fashionable, but even fancy headbands make great substitutes.
Hello Roxann, here is a link to my Patron: www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
Thank you for your lovely comment - I had exactly the same reaction to the tape on the comb when another millinery showed it to me! Victorian hats are so lovely - they are definitely on my "to make" list! 😊
Muchas gracias 😍
I’ve never heard of Domat, we just call that product “interfacing” in the US. There are many many varieties.
I've seen it spelt 'domette' as well if that helps?
Bravissima 💖
How interesting.
Im new to this, thank you for the info
Hi Claudia! you are so welcome! I am glad you liked my video 😊👒
@@ByIlonaMillinery you are welcome its only for me to start some for myself so I don't feel like I'm good for nothing
Lovely
Do you wear velvet year round or only in the fall/winter?
Hi Kristen, I like to wear velvet hats all year round - lighter colours in the summer, and deeper jewel tones in the winter. Velvet dresses I only wear in Autumn/winter.
Where do you get buckram?
Your V stitch is called a ladder stitch x
Hello Yvonne! Thank you for answering my question! 😊❤️
Oh dear I think I may have stumbled into a new hobby 😂
Personally I don’t care for the open back pill box hat. I really like the second hat!the third is sweet too!
There’s a lot of hand sewing in can I use a sewing machine instead 🤔
Please how do you measure the top(the circle) of the pillbox hat
Hello Emmanuella, You can make these pillboxes using any measurements you like. I encourage you to play around with mock-ups and find the sizes that work best for you. If you would like more help on your millinery journey have a look at my Patreon. I offer personalised written feedback on your hat projects and video calls to discuss your next steps. www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
Thank you
Beautifullllllll
Thank you 😊
Every time millinery is mentioned I’m like “Irene Molloy??”
Schöne arbeit
❤
Can I know the measurements please
Hello Racheal, You can make these pillboxes using any measurements you like. I encourage you to play around with mock-ups and find the sizes that work best for you. If you would like more help on your millinery journey have a look at my Patreon. I offer personalised written feedback on your hat projects and video calls to discuss your next steps. www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
Noms,