Fancy Formal Kentucky Derby Hat Wide Brim Summer Sun Flowers
fancy formal Kentucky Derby hat made in sinamay a light and airy woven straw type material perfect for a summer wedding or special event. The hat can be custom made to your personal taste with choice in color and width of brim. These hats were inspired by studying a Victorian Millinery Course book dating back to 1915. These hats are made using these same traditional millinery techniques in which the sinamay, stretched over a vintage wooden hat block forms the shape of the crown. The crown is then wired for strength and stability. The brim is made by hand forming the shape while the sinamay is being steamed and is also reinforced with a wire edge. I used sinamay for the brim for a transparent summer look as the fabric will allow air to flow through. These hats make a perfect accompaniment to a vintage wedding dress or as an accessory for a Victorian-Edwardian affair, special event, garden party or tea. 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 5 business days.
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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 CustomMade.com 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.
RDRossana De Angelis
For Shabby Chic Vintage Hat 1920'S Wedding Tea Party Summer5.0Absolutely perfect! My mother cannot wait to wear it for my Gatsby theme wedding.
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renaud verlaque
For 20'S Vintage Cloche Hat Garden Tea Party In Ivory Taupe Lace And Flowers4.7The hat was beautiful and my girlfriend loved it. It would gain on being packed in a hat box, hence the missing star.
DFDee Fain
For Womens Cloche Hat 20'S Style In Earth Tones With Orange Trim5.0I'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.
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Dorothy Elfers
For Vintage Style Shabby Chic Cloche Summer Hat5.0Gail 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 !
JSJody Swallow
For 20'S Vintage Style Ivory Wedding Hat5.0- KW
Kelly Woolsey
For Edwardian Downton Abbey Cloche Mother of the Bride Hat4.8I was looking for a hat for the Kentucky Oaks/Derby and I found it on Gail's website. I contacted her via email and she immediately responded to me that she could make the hat in the colors that I wanted. She had the hat done in a week and shipped to me promptly. I received so many compliments on that hat! It fit perfectly and I felt like a princess wearing it! Thank you Gail!
KMKelly Manz
For Edwardian Vintage Style Wedding Hat In Lace And Silk5.0I Love Love Love My Hat it is everything & So Much More! ! ! ! ! Gail You did a Amazing job on it. Enjoyed getting to know you through this project. Would highly recommend you to anyone that wants a custom made 1920 / 1930 hat Thank You So Much ; ") Kelly Manz
KBKatrina Brown
For Vintage Style 20'S Cloche Dress Hat In A Mustard And Silver Printed Fabricf5.0My experience with custom made has been an outstanding event. Gail's patience and guidance throughout the creation of my 1920's hat was greatly appreciated. She went above and beyond to create this hat for my wedding day. Her talents and intuition as an artist will far exceed anyone's expectations. Gail is a true artist. and I was privileged to have worked with her on my project.
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jan groh
For Red Evening Fancy Roaring 20s Vitnage Style Cloche Hat5.0Beautiful work! I am more than happy with Gail's attention to detail and the quality of the hats. I would highly recommend this designer to anyone interested in a custom hat.
- JG
jan groh
For Velvet Cloche Hats For Fall And Winter5.0I am so pleased with the velvet hat - it is beautiful and very professionally made. It was packed with great care and arrived before it was expected - so it was an extremely pleasant experience. I am going to order another one today.
IHIrina Haller
For Classic Black And White Womens Hat In A 1920'S Vintage Cloche Style4.2wonderful work!
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Chelley
For Cloche Hat5.0Absolutely STUNNING hat! Flawless! I am in hat heaven! I am thrilled with every aspect of the transaction. If you are thinking of buying yourself a hat, Gail is your woman! Thanks, Gail! Much love, Chelley
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