DIY Fake Feathers using Sinamay and Organza | Millinery Hat Making Trims

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In this video I am demonstrating a few options of how to make a non-bird alternative feather out of sinamay and organza. I’m also looking at how the concept of “uncanny valley” can apply to millinery trims.
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→ Tools & Materials Sinamay Feather ←
- Sinamay
- Kitchen scissors
- Tweezers
- Millinery Wire 0.4mm & between 0.5-0.9mm
- Wire cutters/pliers
- Silk Paint for colouring the wire (or sharpies/alcohol markers)
- Baking Paper
- Iron
- Needle & Thread
- Bond-A-Web
→ Tools & Materials Organza Feather ←
- Silk Organza
- Fabric Scissors
- Millinery Wire 0.4mm
- Bond-A-Web
- Baking Paper
- Iron
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[@ByIlonaMillinery]

If you've enjoyed this video please like & subscribe 👍🔔, this really helps me grow and reach a larger audience ❤️ I post new videos or do a live stream from my studio every week ✨✨✨

[@kerryhorwitz4093]

I subscribed to your channel years ago. I have really learned many valuable things that can be applied to many craft projects. I also really enjoy your presentation. I am using a different device now and popped back to watch another video and was delighted to see how well your channel is growing. I just wanted to say congratulations ! You deserve every success 🙌

[@annemarietiani2206]

Love this vidéo.
I will definitely try it.

[@atlantis315]

you´re a real delight, thanks for a fun 15 min with my morning coffee

[@elizabethstump4077]

favourite2023 This is very useful, because I am just starting to get into millinery, and making some out of other fabric sources is useful, especially since feathers overtime can get mites.

[@emmsmillinery]

These are brilliant. Thank you.

[@Khensani]

this is brilliant! i'm working on a costume that needs like a million feathers and i didn't wanna use actually feathers because i'm worried about how long they'll last over time and these are fantastic alternatives that i can't wait to try out

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Hello Khensani! Your costume sounds fabulous! Good luck with the feathers 😊

[@camellia8625]

Thankyou for such a comprehensive and helpful demonstration

[@mmerxss]

Precioso, me encanta

[@sueranbarger5874]

Another wonderful helpful tutorial. Thank you for sharing all your creative ideas

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Thanks so much 😊 If there is any topic you'd like me to explore do let me know.

[@cab102361]

Fascinating

[@margotroache-green3565]

Very creative and instructive with a wonderful personality. Very enjoyable.

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Hello Margot, thank you! I am glad you enjoyed my video 😊

[@isabelcallesburgoa1412]

Me encanta

[@phipopo]

Wonderful video, thanks a lot

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Hello, Thank you! I am glad you liked the video 😊

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, Those came out beautifully. Thank You. Yours, Ann

[@Nobody7011-i6h]

The way I like listening to you

[@jeannieclark8603]

Good idea about using the scrap strands for stamens

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Hello Jeannie, yes, I don't like to waste materials, so I always keep all my scraps 😊

[@jeannelowe480]

Ilona
🙋‍♀️🇨🇦🫶🏻love your Videos ,,,so enjoy them

[@amandaallen-ngbale4942]

Thank you, your video is amazing. Please is there an alternative to using bond-a web?

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Excellent! much better than poor birds losing theirs for hats. I suppose its ok if you find feathers whilst out for walks but apart from that, I would much rather fake it. Thanks Ilona. I'm from Scotland and we dont tend to pronounce the L in your name, I know its YOUR name so pronounce it however you want, I like it your way and whichever way its said, its a lovely name. I am really enjoying your content too and have become quite hooked to hats and hat making. Once I finish one I will tag you and Sarah at SH.

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Hello, I look forward to seeing your finished hat! 😊

[@tamakyuart]

Surely Iona and Ilona are just... two different names? 😅

[@marfa21]

Thank you Ilona. It was interesting and helpfull. How strong this Bond-A-Web hold materials? I think it won't stand wet cleaning.

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Hi Marina, I think it depends on the bond-a-web that you buy, as brands can be different. My advice would be to make a sample and test that for wet cleaning. Generally when you make trims and things for millinery purposes, non of them tend to be water proof.

[@TootlesTart]

I love the point that faux feathers can be abstract art forms. They can even be vegan.

[@ByIlonaMillinery]

Hello! Yes! There are so many infinite possibilities when abstracting trimming elements 😊