How to make a fascinator hat

A fascinator is a bold, fashionable headpiece that you wear near the front of your head and slightly to one side. Unlike conventional hats that go over your head, a fascinator should look like it is balancing on your head. You can purchase...

For the occasion of the upcoming royal wedding, I decided that I wanted to try to learn how to make a fascinator. It's surprisingly easy and I can't wait to wear it for our royal wedding tea party!

As you may have guessed, I am currently in full crafting mode creating fascinators for the launch of my Etsy shop. So, I thought I would share some “how to” posts. The Base: Everything …

A fascinator is a bold, fashionable headpiece that you wear near the front of your head and slightly to one side. Unlike conventional hats that go over your head, a fascinator should look like it is balancing on your head. You can purchase...

What kind of refashionista would I be if I didn’t thrift and alter one of my Comic-Con costumes? This DIY is split into three parts: The Dress, The Details, and The Hat. First part: The Dress…

I developed this form to be able to create top hat crowns quickly and easily. The form will work for felts but is especially conducive to Fosshape top hats. The form allows you to make hats in 6-9-12 inch height increments and circumference plates can be cut for any size head. Create a simple pattern for the top and the side of the crown. Using...

Learn how to make a fascinator for the Kentucky Derby. What materials to use for a fascinator and tips for how to wear a fascinator.

Here's our guide to how to make your own fascinator for Derby, with a little help from our friends at WLKY and Dee's Crafts.

If the horse race is the headlining event that takes place at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, the proverbial parade of attendees' haute headwear and feathery fascinators can claim the second most important affair of the day.