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We currently have a fabulous range of animal print sinamay in stock on our fabric floor for 6.99 per metre. Sinamay is used mostly in hat making as it is easy to mold into different shapes. However, if you find hat blocking a little too difficult, this tutorial will show you how you can make an animal print sinamay fascinator without blocking.You will need:1/2 metre of Sinamay in your chosen …

Sometimes it can be impossible to find a hat base or fascinator in the colour you want. At times like these, spraypaint is a great solution. Sinamay can be spray painted quite easily. Our craft floor stocks Montana 94 Spray Paint in an array of shades so you're bound to find the colour for you.This tutorial will show you how easy it is to custumise the colour of your sinamay hats using spray pain …

Ladies Day at the Galway Races is coming up! It is a great chance to see some amazing millinery pieces on show for the Best Hat Competition. DIY millinery has become more and more popular recently, especially for weddings.Here is a quick tutorial on how to make crinoline flowers for your hat pieces.You will need:1 metre of crinoline in your chosen colourMatching threadMillinery needleScissors …

DIY home decor has never been easier, with so many unique ideas on pinterest and tumblr the possibilities are endless. Our craft floor is stocked up with products for all kinds of projects. This is a quick tutorial for a simple light shade that can be made on a budget. You will need: Twine PVA glue A Balloon Scissors Spray paint (Optional) Method First blow up your balloon an …