Fine Spiral Vintage Ecuador Panama Straw Capeline Hat Body - 12" flower cutter This traditional millinery straw braid

This traditional millinery straw braid is perfect for making your own hat bases from scratch

what equipment and materials you will need

with plenty of room for you to trim as you please

Round top pins measure:

Veronica Main aims to change that

Fine Spiral Vintage Ecuador Panama Straw Capeline Hat Body - 12" flower cutter This traditional millinery straw braidOh boy! True Ecuador Panama straw capelines are a thing of beauty. Often used in high end millinery, these capelines made from toquilla straw are known for their breathability and ability to bounce back into shape. It often took days for a skilled weaver to complete even just one capeline. They really are special. We obtained a few of these beauties from a long time hat manufacturer in England. These examples date to the 1980s 90's and we are so happy