I've recently taken up a new hobby in the last 6 months. I've fallen in love with millinery. I've always loved hats but now I LOVE hats! It's funny how you can suddenly be turned on to a new skill and become so completely immersed in it rather quickly. I've been taking classes and seeking more classes. The more I learn the more I find myself wanting to learn. I love researching well known milliners like Philip Treacy or Stephen Jones and perusing hat supply websites. There are so many different styles of hats. I've made wool, straw, fascinators & buckram hats. I find it to be such a fun & creative process. I have a greater appreciation for hats when I see one that obviously took a lot of time to construct. I also find myself scoffing at hats that look quite simple and yet the price tag says something different.
What do I plan to do with my new hat making skills? Good question. Right now I'm simply enjoying the process of creating. I feel I am returning to my original degree of Theatre Arts Costuming. Only time will tell where this journey will lead me. It's never too late to learn a new skill and pursue a new passion.
No comments:
Post a Comment