Silk-Covered Pillbox Hat Foundations
with Rita from Rubina Millinery
£40 /
Discounts available for BMA members.
Recordings of the tutorial are available to buy after tutorial date.
Tutorial date:
15/10/2025
Start time BST:
2pm
End time BST:
4pm
Foundation Millinery Skills Needed for this Tutorial
None, this tutorial is suitable for all.
Sign up for this tutorial closes 30 minutes before scheduled live start. Any purchases after this, you will receive a link to the recording of the tutorial.
All sales are final. The British Millinery Association CIC does not offer refunds or any money-back guarantees. Tutorials are offered in English only.
Tutorial Details
Discover the art of creating a silk-covered pillbox hat base in this hands-on demonstration. The same technique can also be applied to making elegant silk-covered headbands, giving you versatile skills to elevate your millinery. You’ll also pick up tips on trimming and finishing touches to bring out the beauty of your silk-covered designs.
This is a demonstration-style class—watch, take notes, and ask questions in real-time. A recording will be provided afterwards so you can rewatch at your own pace and follow along when you’re ready to practice.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your millinery skills or beginning your journey, this course is perfect for you.
About the Instructor
Rita is the creative force behind Rubina Millinery, where timeless elegance meets handcrafted artistry. Trained by the late Queen Mother’s milliner, Rose Cory, she combines traditional couture techniques with contemporary design to create hats and headpieces that are as unique as the women who wear them. Inspired by feminine beauty and classic style, Rita’s work features exquisite hand-crafted details such as silk flowers, lace, and feathers. Whether for weddings, race days, garden parties or everyday wear, her bespoke and ready-to-wear designs are made to make every moment feel special.
Materials & Tools
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Tools
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