A Garden in Sinamay

with Katie Vale

£40 /

Recording available after tutorial date.

Discounts available for IMN members.

Tutorial date:
16/07/2026

Start time BST:
7pm

End time BST:
9pm

Foundation Millinery Skills Needed for this Tutorial

None, this tutorial is suitable for all.

You will have access to the recording within 48 hours of the tutorial.

All sales are final. The International Millinery Network does not offer refunds or any money-back guarantees. Tutorials are offered in English only.

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Tutorial Details

Join milliner Katie Vale for this inspiring live demonstration and learn how to create a spectacular floral fascinator bursting with handcrafted sinamay flowers and foliage.

A Garden in Sinamay is a beautiful statement design that combines traditional millinery techniques with contemporary styling to create a piece full of texture, movement and impact.

During the session, Katie will demonstrate how to create a collection of hand-shaped sinamay flowers, leaves and branches before showing you how to bring the individual elements together into a cohesive, professionally designed headpiece.

Whether you are looking to expand your skills, add new techniques to your repertoire or create eye-catching pieces for clients and collections, this tutorial is packed with practical techniques and creative inspiration.

You will learn

During the demonstration Katie will show you how to:

Create elegant sinamay branches and foliage
Make three different styles of sinamay flowers
Shape and manipulate sinamay for maximum impact
Combine flowers and foliage into a balanced design
Create attractive overall movement and silhouette
Build a professional-looking composition
Assemble and construct the finished fascinator
Adapt the techniques for different colour palettes and commissions

About the Instructor

Katie Vale is an award-winning milliner and the founder of both Katie Vale Designs and the International Millinery Network.

With over 20 years of experience in the millinery industry, Katie is known for creating striking bespoke headwear for weddings, race days and special occasions. Her work combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, resulting in pieces that are both wearable and unforgettable.

Alongside running her own successful millinery business, Katie is passionate about supporting and educating fellow milliners. Through the International Millinery Network, she regularly delivers training, events and industry opportunities to help milliners develop both their creative and business skills.

Katie’s teaching style is practical, approachable and encouraging, focusing on techniques that can be adapted and incorporated into your own designs. She loves sharing the knowledge, tips and shortcuts she has developed throughout her two decades in the industry to help others build confidence and expand their millinery repertoire.

Materials & Tools

1 metre of sinamay, this can be smaller pieces in various colours for maximum effect

A round button base

Tools
Basic sewing kit

Millinery wire