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Securing mini-hats
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruya Gamal Aug 25, 2011. 14 Replies 1 Like
Added to my ever-growing pile of projects is to make a mini-hat or two. Ladies, what is the best way to secure one of these to your head? My ever-helpful husband suggests duct tape and/or hot glue,…Continue
Working gears on an outfit?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr. Nicholas Teal Aug 1, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I have an idea for something that (I think) should be simple, but I'm not mechanically inclined so not quite sure how to do it to achieve the look I want.I need gears to put on a clothing item. But I…Continue
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Nicholas Clifford replied to J. Pat's discussion Performers: What makes you Steampunk? in the group Steampunk Performer's Guild"Mmmm. Hildegard. :)"
Ruya Gamal replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"I swear by AquaNet. Provides a lot of grip for bobby pins & combs to cling to, and it's cheap. Just use in a well ventilated area and don't get too close to any open flames. :D"
Kat R. Waul von Pflugelhorn replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"My mini-hat has an elastic strap which goes behind my head. I adjust it so the hair covers the elastic and then I use decorative bobby pins hooking both the hair and the elastic. I have short hair so the teasing/ponytail suggestions…"
Lady Beatrix Kittywick McCormick replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"The ribbon loops are an excellent idea, Ms. Gamal!"
Ruya Gamal replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"Lady McCormick has it right, and a comb + bobby pins will hold as well. Other ideas are teasing/back combing the small ponytail & hairspraying it underneath to give even more grip for a comb to hold to. To keep it from flopping around, secure it…"
Lady Beatrice Lee Harvey replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"I am also very interested in this particular subject. The one mini-hat that I made I tore a hair clip of of another hair accessory and then taped in onto the bottom of my hat. It... didn't work that great. It stayed in my hair but it flopped…"
Liam Finnegan replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"Simply because they look ridiculous. That and they are more related to the "Lolita" style of cosplay than anything, and that is yet another strike against it in my book."
John Campbell replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"Staples, obviously ;) Seriously, consider hatpins; they may not work as well for a mini-hat, unless the hairstyle has a bump that the pin can grip, but hatpins were a part of every lady's wardrobe, and were decorative jewelry, and…"
Lady Beatrix Kittywick McCormick replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"You have the right idea with the comb and crossed bobby pins. Its exactly what I'd recommend.
I used to instruct dancers in the art of securing wigs for Irish dance competitions Many of these girls had thin straight hair that…"
J. Pat replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"I'm not a hat-wearer myself, and haven't seen many mini-hats that I particularly liked. But, perhaps I should reserve judgment - I may very well love mine. Or at least tolerate it.
The things we do for an outfit."
Lisa Rooney replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"I disliked them until I was really bored a couple weeks ago. Now I have one and it would be a waste not to wear it. I'm holding mine in place with a combination of a headband and a hair comb sewn under the hat."
J. Pat replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"A headband is a good idea. Sadly I look like a young girl when headbands are involved. I may give the snap clips a try though."
J. Pat replied to J. Pat's discussion Securing mini-hats"Yes, fascinators, thank you. I've mixed feelings on mini-hat fascinators myself, so I'm not sure I entirely disagree Mr. Finnegan, however I am curious to know why you dislike them."
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- At 10:25pm on August 15, 2011,
LaDy eLiZaBeTh PaTcH said… Welcome to the Gear of Rejection! I hope you find us pleasant is not amusing!
~Lady Patch
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A D Cruize said… - Welcome to the Empire, Just Pat.
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