Hi Susan,
Yes! In the new class platform you can post comments (with pictures too!) in each module. Or you can email me comments and questions there as well. 🙂

Hi Sloane,
Yes! I give you the list of supplies, along with recommended vendors, both in the Lesson 1 handout and in the accompanying video. The main class patterns are Truly Victorian TV550 or TV551, but I use the 550 throughout the videos. After that, your main supply expenses will come from the buckram and wire. Generally these items are not available at local chain stores and need to be ordered. Wire cutters, pliers and curved hand needles come in handy, as well as other general sewing supplies. Fabric cost can vary depending on what you choose to cover your hat with. Let me know if you have other questions. 🙂

I figured it might not fit closely. I hand tackled the whole thing (other than lining) and am glad I did it by hand!

I would not recommend it. You won’t get as tight as a fit over your frame. Or, it could end up too small which will cause other issues. Plus, it’s period correct (as well as millinery sewing correct) to hand sew a fabric crown to the fabric tip around the frame.

Hi Deb,
Thank you for the question. Currently we only have the Victorian Corset Class available as a DVD set. Although, recently several people have asked about other classes on DVD including this 1880s hat class. So we are considering getting it into DVD format sometime in 2015 to better serve our clients such as yourself with slow internet speed and for the choice to watch on a tv screen rather than computer or device.
Jennifer