Downton Abbey Style Wide Brim Church, Race, Wedding Hat
Couture Millinery handmade wide brim summer hat made using traditional millinery techniques. I first made a buckram frame which was hand formed over a vintage wooden hat block. The brim is hand formed and shaped with wire inserted for form and stability. I covered the buckram form with a pale shimmery ivory satin fabric and attached a netted fabric embellished with a embroidered and sequined floral design in shades of teal, turquoise and royal blue. Countless hours of hand sewing have gone into the decoration of this hat. It will truly make a fine family heirloom to be admired for many years to come. I can recreate this hat in a variety of colors. Contact me and I will forward instructions on measuring your head size. I have a turn around time of 10 business days for these style hats.
Style
- traditional
Meet the Maker
Gail Bartlett
Gail's Custom Hats
I have always been a maker of things. My first memory of making things was when I was a little girl. I would cut up old sheets while sitting on the living room floor and try to figure out how all the pieces could be fit together to make something. My fascination with fabric has never been far from my mind. I have always had needle and fabric in my hands. I started designing my own cloths in Jr high and never stopped, some 40 years ago. I have always had a love for hats. When I discovered the internet I knew I could now make and sell my hats. I am so excited to have found a place to share and grow my love of hats.
I offer custom made and ready to wear hats. Hat designs from the 1900's Victorian era past the Roaring 20's flapper days and beyond the World War II Bombshell hats. A hat shop dedicated to the fashions of the past with a connection to the styles of today.
Customer Reviews
Rossana De Angelis
Nov 9, 2017Absolutely perfect! My mother cannot wait to wear it for my Gatsby theme wedding.
renaud verlaque
Jan 4, 2017The hat was beautiful and my girlfriend loved it. It would gain on being packed in a hat box, hence the missing star.
Dee Fain
May 29, 2015I'm absolutely thrilled with the hat! Perfect fit! Quality is "tops"! My experience was perfection from beginning to end. My hats off to you Gail! Thank you.
Dorothy Elfers
Aug 24, 2014Gail has been a joy to do business with. I love my beautiful hat and she got it to me I such a timely way. She always kept me informed as to when it would be finished . She also made sure the colors were acceptable. I would order from her anytime ! Thank you so much Gail! HIGHLY RECOMENDED !