Monday, November 29, 2010

Accessories: Couture Millinery and Bejeweled Stockings Go Together Perfectly!


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 Back when I started taking millinery classes, summer classes were always fun because that was when we would make everything--hats, jewelry, purses, gloves, etc.   Well, we made almost everything.  Unless this was something done before my time, we didn't bejewel stockings.  So when I saw this video showing stockings being decorated with rhinestones, I thought, PROJECT!  I know that stockings like these are sold today, but they're not accessible to all of us--location, etc.  So select your secrete sauce (adhesive) of choice, purchase some stockings (experiment on old ones first), and find some rhinestones at your local craft, fabric, or WalMart store, and have fun.
Posted by Lee Duncan is HatStruck at 1:33 PM
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14 comments:

  1. SanNovember 30, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Nice. What is hilarious, that the woman in the video who puts the jewels on the stockings, probably won't ever have worn this kind of stockings.

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  2. Lee Duncan is HatStruckNovember 30, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    True. I never thought of that.

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  3. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Well, we always create what we dream about. it is a fun idea! :-) Thank you for your kind comment under my "Serpent" hat. Yes, you are right, I love what became of the original, poorly drawn sketch and it is even more beautiful in person!:-)))

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  4. Lee Duncan is HatStruckDecember 2, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    I look forward to your wonderful posts as much as I look forward to my issue of The Hat Magazine. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. CarmenDecember 3, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    Me gustan mucho este tipo de ideas.
    Tengo en casa una pierna de plástico, que compre hace tiempo para pintar unas medias.

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  6. Lee Duncan is HatStruckDecember 3, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Gracias Carmen.

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  7. UnknownDecember 6, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    Dear Lee, thank you for you comment under my Dior Window+Give Away post. It really touched me and I thought that maybe in a perfect world each one of us would be able to live by the wisdom of appreciating more of what we have rather than dreaming of what we would like to be. I know with absolute certainty that to many (just like for this lady in front of Dior)inability to touch that other side of life is pure devastation and a very lonely place to be. I grew up in a Soviet Russia and until the age of 16 had only one dress and two pairs of shoes (neither one were pretty) - my entire wardrobe. I found poverty to be exhausting mainly because it did not give you a chance to express who you are, in many respects it took away my dignity and ability to feel good about myself. I remember dreaming of the day when I will be able to have as many shoes as I want and the closet full of the most beautiful dresses. :-))) Now I do and interestingly enough - once you have what you dream of, you start to appreciate other things more. :-) It is as if all the things in life that you did not have before somehow fulfill the wholes. And once the picture becomes whole you have no more distractions to see what really matters. :-)

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  8. Lee Duncan is HatStruckDecember 6, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing your life with me Anya; our life experiences have a lot to do with who we are many times. I was born in the country here in the States (the South) before I moved to the big city of Los Angeles. Despite my parents dying in separate car accidents, one before birth and the other when I was a young child, I've never needed (notice the word "needed") anything. Although my grandparents were illiterate, my grandfather was a hard worker. My grandparents gave so much back to those that were not as fortunate as we were, and believe me were not "well-to-do," just a little comfortable. So, this accounts for the empathy I have for others and all classes of people. By the way, my hero is my grandfather and not a rock star, ball player, or some other "important" person, because given the circumstances, he made it comfortable for us.

    Anyway, I've had a long and interesting journey. Although I love to collect vintage and antique things associated with my hobbies, I place hardly any value on things like cloths and jewelry, etc.; don't ask me why, I don't know. Perhaps because I was a spoiled grandchild.

    So although I love seeing beautiful things, I prefer the beauty in things that are many times intangible--the smile of my children, the brightness of the sun, smells, nature, the sound of most music; tangibles--beautiful art (including clothing and jewelry), architecture, etc. I guess that's easy for me to say when I've never had to worry about food, lodging, and clothing--to an extent. I'm an advertiser's nghtmare because I've never wanted what others have; so that removes a lot of stress from life for me. My constant concerns now are my family, friends, society in general, and how best to give back.

    One way I've found to give back is through this blog. I hope it will help someone. I know millinery helped me when I wanted to make extra money when I was raising my family. I was told that I should not post certain things because others would use the information for profit (ebooks, etc.). I realized that that is not my concern. I don't think about what a homeless people will do with the money I give them; if I did so, those that actually needed it would never receive it. Plus, not sharing would take more away from me and those that would benefit from this information than those others would receive.

    Anyway, I could go on and on with my philosophies. It's always wonderful eTalking with you.

    Lee

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  9. UnknownDecember 10, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Lee, thank you so very much for being so honest an sharing so much with me. You are absolutely right - life molds us into who we are today.I am so very sorry for the losses you had to endure, I can only imagine how terrible it must feel...My heart goes out to you.It sounds like your grandparents were remarkable people, so much wisdom. I hope one day I will grow up and learn to feel the way you feel about the world. Unfortunately, I have to admit that I am vain.I know that about myself an look at it as if it is a faze on the way to better self.
    Funny, but I always get warnings about being careful with my Blog too.:-) I have been told many time an again about being careful of what I write, but I simply do not care. I feel the same about sharing info an know that if somebody to write a book using my materials they will never do it as good as I would have done it. :-)
    Finally, Lee I wouldn't be honest if I would say that each kin word counts. Especially when it comes form the colleagues who understand all too well what goes into creating a beautiful hat. I really appreciate so very much your wonderful comments. They always make me feel a bit more sure about my capabilities.Doubt, unfortunately, is always with me.

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  10. Lee Duncan is HatStruckDecember 11, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks Anya. Actually I had a fantastic childhood. Sometimes I think that's why I have so many fairy-tail views :) Concerning the doubt, don't feel alone, I always feel my projects (hats, etc.) are always lacking in something. I think that's a good thing because I see so much shabby work done today, and the producers of that work can't even tell the difference between good and bad. Regarding the vanity, as long as you have a good heart, that's OK with me.

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  11. UnknownDecember 13, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    Lee, thank you. Well, happy people make beautiful hats, don't you think? :-)It is Monday and it rained all night. Beautiful day to make hats!:-)))

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  12. ensombreradaDecember 13, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    FELICES FIESTAS ¡¡¡¡
    y QUE TODOS SUS SUEÑOS Y DESEOS SE HAGAN REALIDAD.

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  13. Lee Duncan is HatStruckDecember 13, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Gracias a ti Carmen. Felices fiestas para usted y su familia!

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  14. Lee Duncan is HatStruckDecember 13, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    Yes Anya, yes!

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