Spotty sinamay trilby. A traditional shape but a lighter weight for a summer party, wedding or to just wear in the sunshine. This example has a pink sinamay band with a vintage buckle.

Deep blue large brimmed sinamay hat. The low crown allows the hat to sit on the head either flat or at an angle, providing a streamline shape. This hat is trimmed with hand made small flower buds in 2 different blue tones. This detail adds a focal point and yet does not distract from the shape. This hat would be…

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Sinamay hat in a deep claret colour with a wide brim and slanted crown. The hat is trimmed with a large delicate dark navy silk flower with long stripped feathers in claret and dark blue coq feathers. Designed to compliment an outfit for a mother of the bride. A hat like this would cost from £160 depending on trimming.

Lovely pink straw hat with button and ribbon trim. The brim is folded to create 2 fan shapes and an upturn. A hat like this could cost from £65.

This sculptural hat makes a statement from all angles. Jinsen is made from a warp of buntal straw and polyester thread which allows you to twist and sculpt. Buntal straw is made from the Buri palm leaf, which is a very large leaf and it’s structure provides lengths of fine straw. It is formed on a gold synthetic straw base which…

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This little hat style is very popular as it is small but still has a proper hat shape. It suits most people and the headband is a lovely matching feature. The hat shape is made from sinamay and is trimmed with a feather flower and sinamay twirls. Great hat for a wedding. A hat like this would cost approximately £85,…

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This saucer hat is made from a large brim block and small crown block.  It is made in a natural coloured sinamay with black dots and it is worn on a slant. The detail is increased through the addition of red sinamay hearts to add a fun aspect. Great for weddings and the races. Held on by a ivory band…

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This hat picks on shades of neutral and cream tones. The trimming is made up if simple swirls with tiny accents of green to match the outfit of my client. The hat includes tiny gold gems to catch the light. A hat like this would cost from £150.

          Large informal parisisal straw hat with simple domed crown and wide brim. The edging remains rougher with machine embroidery and hand embroidery. The flower is made from feathers and sinamay with a large green quill feather to add contrast. A hat like this would cost from £120.    

This large two toned hat was inspired by allium flowers. The large blue brim has a gentle curve and the short crown in white sets off the flower feature. The white feather flower is adorned with blue knotted biot feathers to mimic the dynamics of a blue allium flower. A large hat like this would start from£150.  

Large pink sinamay saucer with contrasting lilac underside. The hat has two decorative flowers made from feathers and sinamay. The large pink flower on the upside with 2 large quills in green and a small lilac feather flower underneath the saucer. The flowers are inspired by Allium flowers as is the large saucer shape. A hat of this size would…

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Orange sinamay hat with large upturned brim. It has a jaunty trilby crown and is trimmed with black sinamay swirls and a long stripped coq feather, black and ivory. This hat would cost £150.

Apple shaped saucer with delicate trim on the outside. Ideal for a summer wedding. A hat like this  would cost from £85.  

Giant saucer, hand made on a modified wooden block. Worn on he side of the head with the feature feather flowers underneath the hat shape. Held on with clips, these are attached to a small base under the feather flowers. Looks great from any angle and any colour. This hat was worn in the Royal Enclosure Ascot. A hat like…

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Simple but effective hat made from deep red sinamay with a wide brim and upturned brim. It is simple trimmed with a long quill feather and twists of black sinamay. A hat like this would cost from £150

Giant bows made from sinamay in two colours. Placed on a band to secure to the head. Lots of fun and could be made in any colour combinations. The coq feathers cut to a point add movement and another layer of detail. This type of headpiece would cost from £75.

A large down turned brim with softly curved crown create a dynamic shape. The trim of feather flowers adding texture, and soft white tones make a stylish finish. A hat of this size with feather flowers would cost from £160.

This hat was made using some special sinamay printed with a lovely black and natural coloured pattern. It has a trilby crown and a large gently upturned brim. The trimming is a sinamay band loosely wrapped and flying out at the side. Within this trim are some tiny red hearts on fine wire.

This is a giant black saucer hat with an exaggerated down turned edge. The saucer has a central dimple for the head and under the brim is an explosion of large feather flowers on a small round base. It it attached to the head with clips. The great thing is that the sinamay has a large enough weave to let…

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A classic two tone hat with black crown and white brim. The hat is trimmed with swirls of sinamay and coq feathers. This type of hat would cost from £130 including a unique set of designs.

Sinamay hat with dusky pink base trimmed with lilac feather flowers and edging. The hat was designed to connect with the clients outfit. Cost for hats of this size from £150.

Here is a lovely hat made for a winter wedding to be worn with a vintage dress and jacket. The hat is made from sinamay, blocked in a saucer shape. I made the shape on a wooden block which I customised for the hat shape. The colour is oyster and is wired around the brim to get a good shape….

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