Greetings!
Lots of new items have been added to our online store and we have tried to list most of them in this newsletter. Each one is linked to the website, all you need do is place your cursor over the item name and click to be taken directly to the web page. There are new colors in our velour hoods, some new straw bodies and Merry Widow hat veiling in three colors.
We are skipping the HatHelp column again for this issue. But we remind you to go to our new department at judithm.com called HatHelp Line. It is an extension of our customer service. You are welcome to post your questions there for a personal response. A link is provided in the right-hand column.
all the best to you,
judith
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Merry Widow Veiling from England
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We again have the lovely Merry Widow style of veiling 
in Ivory, Black and White. This veiling runs 12-inches wide with 1/2-inch open diamond weave and is made in England and is sold by the yard or by the 55 yard bolt. Merry Widow Veiling
This veiling style has a heavier thread weight than the standard and 18-inch widths. |
Workshop for Non-Traditional Bridal
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The older bride has always had fewer options and the current trend of
moving toward quirky and capricious looks for the young bride does open
things up for everyone. Instructor Laura Hubka will help you perfect your skills for creating these small hats and head pieces including the in demand birdcage veil.
Techniques learned in this class translate beautifully towards the
construction of cocktail hats for the non-bridal season.
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Bamboo Felt Experiment
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REPORT ON OUR EXPERIMENT WITH BAMBOO FELT
A new, eco-friendly fiber is being introduced to the fabric world this  summer. XoticFelt™ is a 100% natural fabric made from a blend of bamboo and rayon and is the Industry's first felt made from bamboo. They are eco-friendly, making bamboo the ideal green choice for those seeking a renewable, sustainable textile. Bamboo is actually a grass not a tree, making it the fastest growing timber plant on earth. Thriving naturally without pesticides, bamboo has other natural benefits including its antibacterial and antifungal quality called bamboo kun.
We received a sample and were curious as to its blocking properties. We can tell you that yes, in fact, the bamboo felt does block quite easily. However, it must be handled carefully as it wrinkles quickly due to the light fabric weight.
We do not plan to offer this product but wanted you to know about it. Please check with your local fabric shop. We mentioned the felt weight problem to the manufacturer and are hoping that in future there will be a heavier weight of bamboo felt. It does work well for hat trimmings as you can see in the photo of the beret we blocked. |
